Beginning SQL Server 2005 Administration (PDF)

For the first time, SQL Server 2005 provides features that cansupport large-scale enterprise databases. With this powerful newrelease, you may find yourself being called upon to perform dutiesthat are no longer strictly "administrative," duties that havebecome much more complicated and difficult. With that in mind, ateam of experienced Microsoft Certified Professionals provides youwith the necessary information to be a more competent andsuccessful database developer or administrator.Beginning with a foundation that features detailed coverage oftypical administrative duties, the authors proceed to explain howto build complex data transformations for data import, builddistributed data solutions, and maintain the security and integrityof the database. You will be able to apply what you learn toreal-world scenarios, and smoothly navigate the vastly changedlandscape of SQL Server 2005 administration.What you will learn from this book* How to install, maintain, and manage an SQL Server 2005installation, including high availability and securityconsiderations* Various features such as the Common Language Runtime, SQLServer Integration Services, Notification Service, and the ServiceBroker* How to use the tools that are necessary to manageconfiguration, backups, restores, security, availability,performance, and monitoring* A sampling of some of the more advanced areas and complex jobsof the broadening role of a database administrator in theenterpriseWho this book is forThis book is for both developers and administrators who areresponsible for the management and maintenance of an SQL Server2005 database. Familiarity with relational database concepts andSQL is assumed.Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learningprogramming languages and technologies easier than you think,providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you throughall the techniques involved.Enhance Your Knowledge Advance Your Career