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Admin911: SQL Server 2000

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If you're thinking of buying this book, because you've tried everything in Microsoft's online manual "Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Performance Tuning Guide" and are still having some performance problems, then this book could be your solution.

It helped me solve some of the problems I was having with our productive server and helped me understand some basics a bit better than before. It does not contain everything you need to know, but gives you some ideas how you have to look for further information and what you have to look for.

It contains some good reference material, but not all of the hidden features. As with every book under 1000 pages this is not THE bible for the DBA but is a complementary book that will provide some invaluable information not found elsewhere. This book was well worth the price..

SQL Server 2000 Administration headaches? ... Well if you need a rapid reference on system administrative functions that could not only save your company $$$ on downtime and system availability but improve your response to difficult situations this is a DBA must have. I have purchased more books attempting to get reliable information and tips to make my Administration of SQL Server Database systems robust, reliable, and rapid on response I have finally found the information I needed in "One" book. I would recommend this book for Mid to Senior level Database Administrators and as a guide for training Junior level DBA's to prevent bad habits and teach the proper habits of monitoring, managing and maintaining SQL Server databases overall. Oh and the nice touch is that TIPS: and CAUTION: notices throughout the book educate the creative "out of the box" approach to proper system risk management. I hope Mr. Knight considers sharing his talent with future Administrative Guides !!!

This is the top book for SQL 2000 administration. Mr. Knight has excelled in putting together a book that is sensible, readable, and highly critical for day-to-day administration of SQL Server 2000. Folks are always asking for my opinion on a book to help them get over some of the advanced tasks of SQL Server. This is it! It goes a long way answering those questions that you ask yourself everyday. Instead of hunting on the Internet every time you need a solution, carry this book with you.

This is an excellent book. The coverage of SQL Server is very solid. However, if you plan to purchase the author's newest book, SQL Server 2000 for Experienced DBAs, DO NOT purchase this book. The newer book covers everything this book covers, in addition to the topic of high availability. Owning both books would be completly redundant, a mistake I personally made.

Normally, I don't buy books from Osborne. But this book blew me away with its tips. This book can save you hundreds of hours in SQL server downtime, and amaze your own DBA colleagues with tips and tricks that are largely undocumented. I won 8 books on SQL servers and this has been one of two books reference whenever there is a problem. Buy it, try it, and you won't regret it.

This is one of those most have books for any SQL Server DBAs reference library.

Brian Knight covers a LOT of different items and goes into sufficient detail on all topics. Probably the best real world book on SQL Server administration out there. I've worked with SQL Server for over 5 years and have been a senior DBA over a large enterprise SQL Server farm but I still learned a great deal from this book.

I can't recommend this book strongly enough. It goes beyond the basics that you normally get to show you the types of tips that you only get from years of experience, trial and error etc. This is like having a 10 year veteran by your side. This book will save you hours and hours of frustration, and your systems will run better. The best part about this book is the style in which it is written. Almost conversational - its not too technical and very easy to read. This is a book I have read cover to cover once - now I am on my second trip through - only this time with a pad of paper and a pen. The book belongs on every DBA's bookshelf.

This book is a must have for both administrators and developers. I own several books on SQL Server but none have paid dividends like this one did. It is clearly written, not overly technical, and extremely informative. I especially like the Code Blue sections which provide information and advice on items that most of us have been tripped on. It is like having an experience technical guru on your desk for 30 bucks. The sections on Data Transformation Services and Linked Servers are extremely well done.

Finally a book that doesn't insult your intelligence as an administrator. I agree with the other reviewer, this book assumes you know all the basics and jumps right into specific problems. It shows you how to fix the problems with some pretty cool methods. I found I learned something in each chapter and I consider myself a pretty good admin. The most useful part of the book is that the author surfed the newsgroups and discussed common questions there. One catch...don't buy this book to learn the basics or you may be disappointed. It's a great book to have after you already know the basics.

I've been looking for a long time for a good admin book. I hate buying an entire book just to only have one paragraph on text I didn't know already. This book is filled with best practices and is to the point. It already assumes that you know how to create a database and all the basics and starts at a more practical level. Without a doubt, this is a buy!