The ideal on-the-job reference guide for SQL Server 2008database administrators If you manage and administer SQL Server 2008 in the real world,you need this detailed guide at your desk. From planning todisaster recovery, this practical book explores tasks and scenariosthat a working SQL Server DBA faces regularly and shows you step bystep how to handle them. Topics include installation andconfiguration, creating databases and tables, optimizing thedatabase server, planning for high availability, and more. And, if you're preparing for MCTS or MCITP certification in SQLServer 2008 administration, this book is the perfect supplement toyour preparation, featuring a CD with practice exams, flashcards,and video walkthroughs of the more difficult administrativetasks * Delves into Microsoft's SQL Server 2008, a rich set ofenterprise-level database services for business-criticalapplications * Explores the skills you'll need on the job as a SQL Server 2008administrator * Shows you how to implement, maintain, and repair the SQL Serverdatabase, including bonus videos on the CD where the authors walksyou through the more difficult tasks * Covers database design, installation and configuration,creating databases and tables, security, backup and highavailability, and more * Supplements your preparation for MCTS and MCITP SQL Server 2008certification with in-depth coverage of the skill sets required forcertification, as defined by Microsoft * Uses hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios to keep whatyou're learning grounded in the reality of the workplace Make sure you're not only prepared for certification, but alsofor your job as a SQL Server 2008 administrator, with thispractical reference! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.
Autorentext
Tom Carpenter, MCTS: SQL Server 2005, MCITP: SQL Server 2005, is the founder of and Senior Consultant for The Systems Education and Consulting Company (SysEdCo), a training and consulting firm located in central Ohio. He is the author of several books on technical topics, including networking infrastructure, database management, and VoIP.
Klappentext
Take Your Career to the Next Level with This Practical Reference
Database expert Tom Carpenter gives you the information you need to not only prepare for the MCTS and MCITP certification exams for SQL Server 2008 Database Administration, but also to excel in your job. From planning to disaster recovery to security best practices, this reference explores the real-world tasks and scenarios you'll face as an SQL Server 2008 Database Administrator and shows you step by step how to handle them.
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Install and configure SQL Server 2008
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Implement, maintain, and repair the SQL Server database
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Utilize indexes and views to get a better understanding of your data
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Monitor and tune your database for optimal performance
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Keep your data safe from threats and vulnerabilities
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Achieve high availability by clustering your servers
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Prepare for MCTS and MCITP SQL Server 2008 Database Administration certification
FEATURED ON THE CD
VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS
See video walk-throughs for some of the more challenging tasks you'll face on the job.
PRACTICE EXAMS
Test your knowledge with practice exams that help you prepare for certification.
ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS
Take advantage of electronic flashcards to reinforce your understanding of key concepts.
Covers the exam objectives for the following Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration Exams:
- MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Installation and Maintenance (Exam 70-432)
- MCITP: Designing, Optimizing and Maintaining a SQL Server 2008 Database Server Infrastructure (Exam 70-450)
Zusammenfassung
The ideal on-the-job reference guide for SQL Server 2008 database administrators
If you manage and administer SQL Server 2008 in the real world, you need this detailed guide at your desk. From planning to disaster recovery, this practical book explores tasks and scenarios that a working SQL Server DBA faces regularly and shows you step by step how to handle them. Topics include installation and configuration, creating databases and tables, optimizing the database server, planning for high availability, and more.
And, if you're preparing for MCTS or MCITP certification in SQL Server 2008 administration, this book is the perfect supplement to your preparation, featuring a CD with practice exams, flashcards, and video walkthroughs of the more difficult administrative tasks
- Delves into Microsoft's SQL Server 2008, a rich set of enterprise-level database services for business-critical applications
- Explores the skills you'll need on the job as a SQL Server 2008 administrator
- Shows you how to implement, maintain, and repair the SQL Server database, including bonus videos on the CD where the authors walks you through the more difficult tasks
- Covers database design, installation and configuration, creating databases and tables, security, backup and high availability, and more
- Supplements your preparation for MCTS and MCITP SQL Server 2008 certification with in-depth coverage of the skill sets required for certification, as defined by Microsoft
- Uses hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios to keep what you're learning grounded in the reality of the workplace
Make sure you're not only prepared for certification, but also for your job as a SQL Server 2008 administrator, with this practical reference!
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Inhalt
Introduction xxi
Part I Introducing SQL Server 2008 1
Chapter 1 Understanding SQL Server's Role 3
Chapter 2 Installing SQL Server 2008 41
Chapter 3 Working with the Administration Tools 77
Chapter 4 SQL Server Command-Line Administration 123
Part II Designing Database Solutions 167
Chapter 5 Database Concepts and Terminology 169
Chapter 6 ERD and Capacity Planning 195
Chapter 7 Normalization: Enough Is Enough 225
Part III Implementing Database Solutions 245
Chapter 8 Creating SQL Server Databases 247
Chapter 9 Creating Tables 283
Chapter 10 Indexes and Views 309
Chapter 11 Triggers and Stored Procedures 341
Chapter 12 Implementing Advanced Features 359
Part IV Administration and Maintenance 399
Chapter 13 Creating Jobs, Operators, and Alerts 401
Chapter 14 Performance Monitoring and Tuning 443
Chapter 15 Policy-Based Management 485
Chapter 16 Backup and Restoration 519
Part V SQL Server Security 547
Chapter 17 Security Threats and Principles 549
Chapter 18 Authentication and Encryption 591
Chapter 19 Security Best Practices 627
Part VI High Availability and Data Distribution 671
Chapter 20 SQL Server Failover Clustering 673
Chapter 21 Database Mirroring and Snapshots 695
Chapter 22 Implementing Replication 715
Appendix A Microsoft's Certification Program 737
Appendix B About the Companion CD 745
Glossary 749
Index 757