Beginning Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration

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This book teaches new and existing database professionals to develop the skills required to successfully administer a SQL Server 2008 database. No prior SQL Server experience is required. The authors begin with a quick overview of SQL Server 2008, including its set of management tools, and its database components. It then moves quickly to the tutorial, covering such topics as -System installation and configuration/architecting. -Implementing and monitoring security controls. -Configuring and managing network communications. -Automating administration tasks. -Disaster prevention and recovery. -Performance monitoring. -Optimizing and ensuring high availability. Each chapter begins with a quick overview of the related technologies, followed by a real-world example, with step-by-step instructions that demonstrate how to leverage the technology. The last major section of the book--which has been significantly revised and expanded--addresses more specialized SQL Server components that many novice DBAs will need to understand. Most importantly, this includes the Microsoft Business Intelligence toolset:?SQL Server Integration Services?SQL Server Reporting Services?SQL Server Analysis Services, and ? Service Broker The companion website provides all of the code examples for download, plus links to useful sites. About The Author: Chris Leiter is a Senior Consultant for Hitachi Consulting. Chris develops and delivers training material for Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence (BI) solutions and Performance Point Server. Chris has been a Microsoft Certified Professional since 1997, and a Trainer since 2001. He currently holds the MCSE: Security, MCITP: Database Administrator, and ITIL Foundations certifications. Chris is also co-author of Beginning SQL Server 2005 Administration from Wrox Press. Dan Wood is an Operations Manager and DBA, Microsoft SQL Server Specialist and Trainer for Netdesk Corporation, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions.

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