November 2008
Intermediate to advanced
910 pages
27h 16m
English
This chapter started by looking at all the new index-related features in SQL Server 2008. From there we examined the details of partitioning, looking at how to set up partitioning, and covering the three main scenarios for partitioning: creating a partition from an existing table, adding a new partition, and deleting an old partition. Next we took a look at index fragmentation and how the commands for this have changed since SQL Server 2000. Finally, we looked at the Database Tuning Advisor, including comprehensive coverage of the various options and how to assess the value of the DTA's recommendations. The next chapter looks at replication.
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