October 2007
Intermediate to advanced
640 pages
21h 9m
English
book
Microsoft® SQL Server 2005 Management and Administration
by MCDBA Ross Mistry, MCSE Chris Amaris, MCSE Alec Minty
Overview
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Management and Administration, based on Service Pack 2, addresses the challenges database administrators regularly encounter on SQL Server 2005 by providing detailed guidance in the areas of management, administration, security, and monitoring. With coverage of the new features and functionality of SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2, this book is designed to be comprehensive, resulting in something for all database administrators—from simple tips to tactical solutions. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Management and Administration goes far beyond the basic installation and setup information found in many other resources. The book looks at day-to-day administration, best practices, tips, and step-by-step configurations based on real-world examples found in the industry. Unlike others, this book includes not only administration and management details on the Database Engine, but also coverage of other SQL Server 2005 components often overlooked, including Analysis Services, Reporting Services, and more.
Understand how to…
Configure and tune the Database Engine, Reporting Services, Analysis Services, Integration Services, and Notification Services
Harden a SQL Server implementation
Implement SQL Server highavailability alternatives, such as Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Database Mirroring, and Replication
Monitor a SQL Server 2005 infrastructure with Operations Manager 2007, including how to configure the SQL Server Management Pack and install Operations Manager 2007
Automate SQL Server routine maintenance
Encrypt SQL Server data and communications, including setting up a Certificate Authority
Performance tune and troubleshoot a SQL Server environment
Create Integration Services packages and transfer data
On the Web:
Download bonus chapters from www.informit.com/title/9780672329562
Introduction 1
Part I Administering SQL Server Components
1 Administering SQL Server 2005 Database Engine 11
2 Administering SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services 67
3 Administering SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services 99
4 Administering SQL Server 2005 Notification Services 149
5 Administering SQL Server 2005 Integration Services 183
6 Administering SQL Server Replication 209
Part II Managing SQL Server 2005
7 Conducting a SQL Server 2005 Health Check 261
8 SQL Server 2005 Maintenance Practices 289
9 Managing and Optimizing SQL Server 2005 Indexes 317
10 Managing Full-Text Catalogs 353
11 Creating Packages and Transferring Data 387
Part III Securing the SQL Server Implementation
12 Hardening a SQL Server 2005 Environment 435
13 Administering SQL Server Security 469
14 Encrypting SQL Server Data and Communications 509
The following chapters are located online:
Part IV SQL Server 2005 Overview (located online)
15 SQL Server 2005 Technology Primer 537
16 Tools of the Trade 571
Part V Disaster Recovery and High Availability (located online)
17 Backing Up and Restoring the SQL Server 2005 Environment 597
18 Administering and Managing Failover Clustering 647
19 Administering and Managing Database Mirroring 691
20 Administering and Managing Log Shipping 721
Part VI Monitoring and Troubleshooting SQL Server (located online)
21 Monitoring SQL Server 2005 753
22 Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting SQL Server 2005 787
Appendix SQL Server 2005 Management and Administration 821
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