May 2010
Intermediate to advanced
815 pages
21h 55m
English
book
SQL Server® 2008 Administration: Real World Skills for MCITP Certification and Beyond
by Tom Carpenter
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Chapter Essentials
Information Technology's Many Components Database servers make up one part of Information Technology (IT); however, they are a very important part. After all, they are the permanent locations where most of our data is stored.
Databases' Many Flavors Both server-based and local databases are common. Server-based databases provide advanced features such as support for concurrent users, improved security, and improved availability.
SQL Server's Evolution Over the years the SQL Server product line has evolved and matured into a very stable and feature-rich database solution. SQL Server 2005 was a big upgrade over SQL Server 2000, and SQL Server 2008 takes the product to even greater heights.
SQL Server's Many Roles From enterprise ...