Pro SQL Server 2008 Administration [Paperback]

Ken Simmons (Author), Sylvester Carstarphen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1430223731 | ISBN-13: 978-1430223733 | Publication Date: August 27, 2009 | Edition: 1

Pro SQL Server 2008 Administration is destined to be the flagship book of Apress’ SQL Server line for database administrators. It is Apress’ first book on database administration for SQL Server, and will be the rock around which the rest of the line will be built. The book appeals to beginning and intermediate SQL Server administrators who wish to move into managing SQL Server databases as a full-blown, career choice.

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About the Author

Ken Simmons is a Database Administrator/Developer specializing in MSSQL Server and .Net. He is currently working with a global electronic payment service provider, in Columbus, GA. He has been working in the IT industry since 2000 and currently holds certifications for MCP, MCAD, MCSD, MCDBA and MCTS for SQL 2005.

Ken is highly active in the in the on-line community and often participates in the SQL forums on MSDN and SQLServerCentral. He enjoys sharing tips that he discovers by writing articles for SQLServerCentral and MSSQLTips.com. He has also formed a SQL Server Users Group in Columbus, GA to provide a local faucet for SQL Server professionals to come together to share knowledge and resources. When he is not working Ken enjoys traveling with his wife Susan and three year old son Nathan, and can often be found on a Cruise Ship, at a Disney Resort, or at the beach in his hometown of Pensacola, FL.

Sylvester Carstarphen is a Senior Database Administrator for a CRM Company where he is heavily involved in the Performance Monitoring and Tuning of their Very Large Databases. Sylvester started his Database Administration career almost 6 years ago at a Fortune 500 Financial Corporation where he rapidly progressed from DBA I, DBA II, SR DBA to the Manager (Working Manager) of Database Support in 4 years. His role consisted of managing 6 SQL Server DBA’s and an environment of 100+ SQL Servers with 150+ plus Application Databases. In search of opportunities to increase his Performance Tuning skills, Sylvester took on a new role with the CRM company to help solve their major Performance Issues.

Sylvester possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Wofford College and a Master’s Degree in Applied Computer Science with a Concentration in Software Development from Columbus State University. Sylvester enjoys playing video games and spending time with his wife and two American Staffordshire terrier dogs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 568 pages
• Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (August 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1430223731
• ISBN-13: 978-1430223733
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,221,965 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Ken Simmons is a database administrator, developer, and Microsoft SQL Server MVP. He is the Author of Pro SQL Server 2008 Administration (Apress, 2009) and Pro SQL Server 2008 Mirroring (Apress, 2009). He has been working in the IT industry since 2000 and currently holds certifications for MCP, MCAD, MCSD, MCDBA, and MCTS for SQL 2005.

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3.0 out of 5 stars SQL Server 2008 Administration, February 11, 2010

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This review is from: Pro SQL Server 2008 Administration (Paperback)

This book is for junior and seasoned database administrators this book is only about database administration and the new techniques introduced in SQL Server 2008. This book covers the foundational topics such as installation, index creation, and backup and recovery. This book talks about the new features available in SQL Server 2008 that will make your job easier. It also covers business and regulator-driven topics like auditing and managing security. SQL Server administration is an extensive subject that covers everything from the critical decisions you need to make before installing SQL Server to managing and tuning queries running on existing systems. This book can work as a go-to guide when you need to make an important decision. There is also code you can download from Apress to practice with while reading the book. With the release of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 has introduced many new features that increase scalability, manageability, availability, programmability, and security across the enterprise I recommend this book.