Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Administrator's Companion (IT Professional) [Hardcover]

John W Fronckowiak (Author), Marcilina S Garcia (Author), Edward Whalen (Author)

Book Description

Series: IT Professional | Publication Date: September 1, 1999

Fronckowiak, an experienced computer author, gives readers all they need to know to run Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. The book is targeted at database administrators, Web developers, and MIS professionals.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 887 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572318155
• ISBN-13: 978-1572318151
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,749,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction on SQL server 7.0, September 25, 2001

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JR (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Administrator's Companion (IT Professional) (Hardcover)

This book is very well organized for a new comers to SQL administration.
If you are taken by the title you will be gone for a toss.
However, it is a great book to get your feet wet. Specially if you are planning to go for certification.

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1.0 out of 5 stars This book misses all of the marks!, September 14, 2001

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Denise K. Jackson "Steve Jackson" (St. Peters, MO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Administrator's Companion (IT Professional) (Hardcover)

I had been working with SQL Server 7.0 in an analyst capacity (importing and exporting data, scrubbing data, SQL query creation, etc.) for about a year when I was given the DBA responsibilities. I was looking for a book that would contain good examples and provide a solid reference...this is not that book.

The majority of the book is way too high level. It's a "10,000 foot fly-by" if you will. Each chapter only covers the extreme basics in the same pattern: an explanation using Enterprise Manager and another, redundant explanation of the same thing in T-SQL. There are few descriptive, "real-world" examples and a lack of helpful tips that are usually found in PC books.

The chapter on capacity planning was somewhat useful, but that's about it. I doubt I will use this book in the future since it contains very little "reference" material.

I would suggest a Sam's book for an SQL beginner. You know, the "Learn in 24 Days..." books. I've had success with those books in the past. As far as a DBA manual for SQL, I'll keep searching. This book is not it.

My question is, who is this book for anyway?