Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Pocket Consultant [Paperback]

William R. Stanek (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 10, 2012 | Series: Pocket Consultant

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for the day-to-day administration of SQL Server. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the focused information you need to save time and get the job done—whether at your desk or in the field!

Get fast facts to:

• Manage SQL Server services and clients
• Configure, manage, and tune servers
• Implement policy-based management
• Administer security and access
• Monitor server activity and tune performance
• Automate maintenance
• Perform backups and recovery

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

William R. Stanek is a Microsoft MVP with 20+ years of experience in systems management and advanced programming. He is an award-winning author who’s written more than 100 books, including Windows 7 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant and Windows Server 2008 Inside Out. He is the series editor for the Pocket Consultant line of books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 592 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (February 10, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735663769
• ISBN-13: 978-0735663763
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.4 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > Computers & Technology > Microsoft > Development > SQL Server
  • #75 in Books > Computers & Technology > Databases > SQL

More About the Author

William has over 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. He is a leading technology expert, an award-winning author, and a pretty-darn-good instructional trainer. Over the years, his practical advice has helped millions of programmers, developers, and network engineers all over the world. He has written more than 100 books. Find William on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WilliamStanekAuthor.

William has been involved in the commercial Internet community since 1991. His core business and technology experience comes from over 11 years of military service. He has substantial experience in developing server technology, encryption, and Internet solutions. He has written many technical white papers and training courses on a wide variety of topics. He frequently serves as a subject matter expert and consultant.

William has an MS with distinction in information systems and a BS in computer science, magna cum laude. He is proud to have served in the Persian Gulf War as a combat crewmember on an electronic warfare aircraft. He flew on numerous combat missions into Iraq and was awarded nine medals for his wartime service, including one of the United States of America's highest flying honors, the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. Currently, he resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children.

William recently rediscovered his love of the great outdoors. When he's not writing, teaching, or making presentations, he can be found hiking, biking, backpacking, traveling, or trekking in search of adventure.

Follow William on Twitter at http://twitter.com/WilliamStanek. William also writes as Robert Stanek. To learn more about Ruin Mist, Magic Lands, Bugville Critters, visit http://www.bugvillecritters.com/.

William R. Stanek (www.williamstanek.com) lived in Japan from 1985 to 1989. He traveled extensively and made many friends. While living in Japan, he spent much of his free time in Aomori (青森), Hachinohe (八戸), Misawa (三沢), and Tokyo (東京). He misses the wonderful food and drink and the good friends he made. He says, "On break, I traveled all over. On the island of Hokkaidô in Sapporo they have these wonderful Ice Festivals. My favorite thing about spring was the Cherry Blossom Festival. I'd take day trips to Aomori (青森) and Hachinohe (八戸) all the time. While in Japan, I studied kendo, the Japanese language, and Buddhism."

William lived in Europe from 1989 to 1991. During that time, he lived in Germany (mostly) and had several extended stays in the UK and Scotland including deployments to Mildenhall, UK. He spent his time in the UK travelling, and especially enjoyed his visits to Cambridge and London. He's been a football (soccer) fan since he was old enough to kick a ball and especially enjoyed being in Kaiserslautern for the championships. He misses the wonderful food and drink and the good friends he made. He says, "There's nothing like Fridays at the pub or Saturday market."

William lived in Hawaii from 1991 to 1996. During that time, he worked shift-work at Kunia Field Station, attended Hawaii Pacific University and University of Hawaii, and spent a lot of time at the beach. He and his wife's first child was born in Hawaii. William's writing career began in Hawaii when his first book, Electronic Publishing Unleashed, was published in 1995. The runaway success of that book and it's sequel, Web Publishing Unleashed, helped establish him as a leader and innovator in technical writing.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent October 5, 2012

By SF2010

Format:Paperback

First, the book itself is rather huge, considering it says "pocket" in the title. It is about 600 pages and somehow it seems like there's a few hundred more too. Like his others, it is an impressive book and for the price, you are not going to find a book with a higher quality of content. I've had it a few months now. Read every chapter at least once, some a few times. Picked up many ideas, tips and tricks. Get this one!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars good little book April 16, 2012

By A. Stephens

Format:Paperback

This small pocket book is a great resource for IT admins that need to have a quick guide at their fingertips to conquer SQL Server 2012. It's easy to read and simple to use, whether as a day-to-day manual or a reference guide to Microsoft SQL Server 2012.

I found it had a good balance of both step-by-step implementation and as well as sections with more expanded detail. The thing I really like about this book though was the size. It easily fits in your hand and is a perfect traveling companion. This book was also helpful figuring out a few things I didn't see in the other reference guides for SQL Server 2012.

The material is covered in a detailed manner that remains pretty easy to digest and absorb on the go. The author, William R. Stanek, is a Microsoft technical guru and is the best of the best in computer writing for a reason.

Overall, he wrote a good book.

Disclosure: The publisher of the book provided a free copy for this review.
also I would like to thank Michael Morisy [...][...] Editorial Director, ITKnowledgeExchange.com
for sending me this book for review....