SQL Server 2008 introduces many new features that will change database administration procedures; many DBAs will be forced to migrate to SQL Server 2008. This book teaches you how to develop the skills required to successfully administer a SQL Server 2008 database; no prior experience is required. The material covers 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, as well as major SQL Server 2008 components including Integration Services, Reporting Services, Analysis Services, and Service Broker.
This book teaches both novice and experienced database administrators how to leverage all of the features of SQL Server to deliver solid, reliable performance. All features and techniques are illustrated with real-world examples and step-by-step instructions.
After a quick overview of SQL Server management tools and database components, you'll walk through system installation and configuration, configuring and managing network communications, and automating administration tasks. You'll gain insight into business continuity strategies, performance monitoring, and optimization. The authors also cover the complete suite of Business Intelligence tools, including SQL Server Integration Services, Reporting Services, Analysis Services, and Service Broker.
With this book, you'll develop the skills required to successfully administer a SQL Server 2008 database, regardless of your experience level.
What you will learn from this book
- How to install, maintain, and manage a SQL Server 2008 implementation, and automate administrative tasks
How to monitor performance using various tools and techniques
Strategies for optimizing your database
Ways to ensure high availability
How to begin using SQL Server as a BI platform
How to configure and use BI components, including SQL Server Reporting Services
How the Service Broker is used
Who this book is for
This book is for beginning to intermediate SQL Server database administrators who want to learn about managing a SQL Server environment.
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