Pro SQL Server 2008 Mirroring (Expert's Voice in SQL Server) [Paperback]

Robert L. Davis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1430224231 | ISBN-13: 978-1430224235 | Publication Date: October 7, 2009 | Edition: 1

Pro SQL Server 2008 Mirroring is part of Apress’ two-pronged approach to high-availability in the SQL Server space. It is a focused and deep book on mirroring that perfectly complements Apress’ upcoming book no failover clustering. Taken together, the combination of Pro SQL Server 2008 Mirroring and Pro SQL Server 2008 Failover Clustering deliver the deepest and most authoritative content for those charged with the stressful and demanding task of ensuring that their SQL Server databases are up and running all of the time, no matter what.

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About the Author

Robert L. Davis is a database administrator and data architect consulting at Microsoft who has worked extensively in setting up and creating automated processes to manage database mirroring for many internal Microsoft applications. He additionally consults with various, internal Microsoft IT groups to assist them with their database mirroring needs. Robert is currently working on the Architecture & Performance Engineering team of the CAP application program group. CAP is the internal software used by support personnel for all of Microsoft’s customer facing products such as Xbox, Zune, MSN, Microsoft Live, and HotMail. He has over eight years of SQL Server administration experience, much of that in high-availability environments. Rob writes frequently about mirroring and related topics in his blog at: http://www.sqlservercentral.com/blogs/robert_davis/default.aspx

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (October 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1430224231
• ISBN-13: 978-1430224235
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #490,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guide for Database Mirroring, October 15, 2009

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Glenn Berry "SQL Server MVP" (Parker, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pro SQL Server 2008 Mirroring (Expert's Voice in SQL Server) (Paperback)

Database Mirroring was added to SQL Server 2005, and improved in SQL Server 2008, yet many database administrators are still unfamiliar with the technology. This book is full of very useful information on how to create database mirrors and how to monitor and maintain them, using both T-SQL and PowerShell scripts.

I was the technical reviewer for the book. I wish I had a book like this when I first started using database mirroring on SQL Server 2005 back in early 2006. Database mirroring is a good alternative to fail-over clustering or log shipping in many situations. The book is short enough that you will actually be more likely to completely read it.

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