Chapter 11. Creating and Managing Databases

By Paul Jensen and Ray Rankins

IN THIS CHAPTER

  • What Makes Up a SQL Server Database?

  • Data Storage in SQL Server

  • Database Files

  • Creating Databases

  • Managing Databases

  • Setting Database Options

The database is, of course, SQL Server's sole reason for existence. This chapter will examine what a database consists of, how to create one, and the ongoing management requirements of a database.

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