Beginning SQL Server 2008 Administration is essential for anyone wishing to learn about implementing and managing SQL Server 2008 database. From college students, to experienced database administrators from other platforms, to those already familiar with SQL Server and wanting to fill in some gaps of knowledge, this book will bring all readers up to speed on the enterprise platform Microsoft SQL Server 2008.Clearly describes relational database concepts Explains the SQL Server database engine and supporting tools Shows various database maintenance scenarios What you'll learn To understand core concepts of relational databases How to install SQL Server in your environment How to use the tools that come with SQL Server to perform daily administrative tasks How to design and implement a database maintenance plan in SQL Server Configuring database security and protect your sensitive data from intruders How to meet regulatory and government compliance requirements like Sarbanes-Oxley and the Payment Card Industry (PCI) regulations Who this book is for

This book is primarily for those who are aspiring to become SQL Server 2008 database administrators. Reading this book gives you a great foundation of knowledge upon which to build a future career in database administration. You might be new to SQL Server 2008, or you might have experience with competing products such as Oracle. Either way, this book gets you up to speed quickly in managing SQL Server 2008, helping you transfer your existing knowledge into the SQL Server 2008 environment. Table of Contents The Database Administration Profession Planning and Installing SQL Server 2008 What's in the Toolbox? Creating Tables and Other Objects Transact-SQL SQL Server Internals Storage Management Strategies Database Backup Strategies Database Restore Strategies Common Database Maintenance Tasks Automation Through SQLCMD and PowerShell Database Maintenance Plans Performance Tuning and Optimization SQL Server Security Auditing, Encryption, and Compliance SQL Server in the Enterprise Where to Go Next?

Beginning SQL Server 2012 Administration provides the essential skills and knowledge needed to begin a successful career as an SQL Server database administrator. It's an ideal book for those new to database administration, as well for those moving to SQL Server from other database brands such as Oracle and IBM DB2. SQL Server is more than just a database. It's situated within a larger context that includes solutions for reporting, for integrating data from other systems, for business intelligence and analysis, and more. Beginning SQL Server 2012 Administration paints the big picture to help you understand SQL Server's place in the grand scheme. Then you'll move into the nuts and bolts of installing the product, learning the management tools at your disposal, creating your first database, and maintaining that database in an ongoing state of readiness. Beginning SQL Server 2012 Administration goes beyond teaching just the core competencies of effective database administration. You will also learn the latest trends in SQL Server such as virtualizing and consolidating of servers, and using SQL Server in the cloud as a service.Administrators experienced on other platforms will find insight from comparisons of key features between SQL Server and other platforms. Beginning SQL Server 2012 Administration lays an excellent foundation for success as an SQL Server database administrator. * Provides the essentials of successful SQL Server administration * Covers the latest trends such as virtualization and cloud computing * Paints the big picture of Microsoft's data platform What you'll learn * Master basic database administration skills * Plan and install new database environments * Ensure the ability to recover from disaster and data loss * Manage security and regulatory compliance * Take advantage of new features in SQL Server 2012 * Create private-cloud databases for your organization Who this book is for Beginning SQL Server 2012 Administration is aimed at aspiring database administrators, as well as at experienced administrators from competing platforms such as Oracle. The book quickly provides the essentials of SQL Server administration, laying a foundation for success in a career as an SQL Server database administrator.Table of Contents * The Database Administration Profession * Planning and Installing SQL Server 2012 * What's in the Toolbox? * Supporting the Developer * Creating Tables and Other Objects * Transact-SQL * SQL Server Internals * Database Backup Strategies * Database Restore Strategies * Common Database Maintenance Tasks * SQL Server Security * Auditing, Encryption, Compliance * Performance Tuning & Optimization * Fault Tolerance * Cloud Computing for the DBA * Database as a Service * Where to Go Next?