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Learn how to protect corporate information by properly designing, managing, and maintaining security at the database level. Security is a primary concern in all aspects of development and IT administration. While locking down networks and erecting firewalls will always be necessary, so much more can be done to protect a corporation's most valuable intangible assets: accounting records, customer lists, and inventories. Microsoft SQL Server 2000 has proven itself to be the fastest and most reliable product available for protecting corporate data. No other book covers as thoroughly the subject of security design and implementation strategies; "Mastering SQL Server 2000 Security" fills that gap in literature with practical, hands on advice. Packed with indispensable design information that can make a tightly secured database faster and easier to use, this book is essential reading for both administrators and developers of databases. The authors explain just how much more is possible in the task of protecting corporate information by properly designing, managing, and maintaining security at the database level. From this book you will: learn the ins and outs of SQL Server 2000 Security design; understand the implementation differences between SQL Server Authentication and Windows Authentication; understand the security options in SQL Server 2000 for Internet applications; integrate the security of Windows 2000 (Kerberos) into your SQL Server deployment; and, master the security requirements for distributed data environments, such as DTS, replication, linked servers, and data warehousing.

MIKE YOUNG is Vice President of SofTouch, Inc., a Microsoft CTEC (Certified Training Education Center). He has been instructing trainers, corporations, and individuals on Microsoft Back Office products and Oracle databases for more than six years. CURTIS W. YOUNG is President of SofTouch. A former CPA, Curtis has been designing courseware and training developers in Visual Studio and BackOffice for a decade. About Gearhead Press Responding to the ongoing needs of IT professionals for current and reliable information on the latest technologies, Wiley Technology Publishing introduces the Gearhead Press titles. These books, written by accomplished trainers in their respective fields, focus on real-world examples and case studies to give readers the best information on leading topics. The Gearhead Press titles are characterized by two imprints: In the Trenches and Point to Point. Both imprints include fast-paced books written by fellow IT professionals who have been there and done that. In the Trenches books guide readers to proficiency, and serve as practical, hands-on references after the initial tasks are accomplished. The Point to Point titles invite readers to join an IT team at a model company and implement technologies in real-world environmentsA-demonstrating actual problems and solutions.