September 2010
Intermediate to advanced
1704 pages
111h 8m
English
In large enterprises, organizations most likely have more than one SQL Server system they want to effectively manage from a Policy-Based Management perspective. Therefore, if DBAs want to implement policies to multiple servers, they have two options. The first option includes exporting the policy and then importing it into different SQL Server systems. After the policy is imported, it must be configured to be evaluated on demand, on schedule, or on change.
The second option includes creating one or more Central Management Servers in SQL Server 2008. Basically, by registering one or more SQL Servers with a Central Management Server, a DBA can deploy multiserver policies and administration from a central system.
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