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Microsoft SQL Server 7 DBA Survival Guide (Paperback)

~ Orryn Sledge (Author), Mark Spenik (Author, Editor)

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Microsoft SQL Server 7 DBA Survival Guide is organized into several parts that compromise the various jobs and tasks the DBA performs. Learn client/server computing and the role of the database administrator, how to plan and install/upgrading SQL Server, database operation, performance and tuning, and maintaining the shop. This book provides the knowledge and know-how to administer a SQL Server database. Through real-world insight and experience, you'll learn the tips, tricks, and suggestions you need to succeed as a DBA. Checklists and examples for SQL Server DBA tasks are provided, as well as conventions and naming standards. Also included is a section that looks into the tasks that make up a DBA's job description.

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Paperback: 1080 pages
Publisher: Sams (January 22, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0672312263
ISBN-13: 978-0672312267
Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.6 x 2.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,061,689 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I have found this book to be indispensible, December 1, 1999

By	Alex Strasheim (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

I love this book. My background is a little unusual -- I've been running Linux for 7 years, and I know very little about running MS servers. I had worked with MySQL, but never with a fully featured commercial SQL engine. When I started running MS-SQL, the confusing part was the administration, not the actual SQL database operations. And this book told me everything I needed to know. It's easy to look up practical "HOWTO" style advice. If you need to setup security, they tell you how. If you need to backup your db (and who doesn't?) they tell you how. If you need to set up replication (which is cooler and more complicated than you'd think) they tell you how. It's easy to find what you need and make it happen with a minimum of hassles and floundering. The discussion of indexes alone is probably worth buying the book. If you run MS-SQL, you should buy this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Reference Book, September 7, 1999

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I am new to SQL7. I ordered 3 books to help me on the job. This was the most comprehensive of them. I needed help on DTS and SQL Agent, and it was easy to find. This book does not assume a lower level of SQL knowledge, so I could find help on some complex issues. Very good.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Essential for new and seasoned SQL 7 users!, August 26, 1999

By	Aras Geylani (Calgary, Canada) - See all my reviews

This book has saved my butt while I was having trouble during version 6.5-to-7 upgrading, ODBC Unicode and language headaches and while trying to understand proper application of transactional replication. The sections od database design are very good. As a DBA for a major Turkish user of SQL 7, this book is a good reference. I first look at it before calling online help. It lacks a bit on low-level details when compared to "Inside Microsoft SQL Server 7" by Soukup and Delaney. But, the language here is more business like rather than technical.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Decent book on SQL Server 7 Administration
I used this book when I was a SQL 7 Admin. It did a fair job but I'd be suprised if there weren't better book on this subject available.

Published on July 11, 2003 by Eric P. Medlock

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Reference Book for DBAs
This is a very comprehensive DBA reference manual that is clearly written and packaged to easily locate information. Read more

Published on October 4, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Reference With a Focus on How To Do Things
I was thrown into SQL Server work with no training and no mentors. This book was a great help. When you have to make something happen and there is no one around to ask you can... Read more

Published on August 13, 2000 by Thomas E. Denham

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have
The BEST! I recommend this book as a must have for all my clients that run SQL Svr 7.

Published on May 9, 2000 by Mark C. Vetrano

1.0 out of 5 stars little useful information beyond the SQL Books on Line
Unlike some other SQL Survival books, which can save your neck (such as the SQL 6.5 Unleashed) this book is not very helpful in real world situations. Read more

Published on April 24, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Delivers the goods - the best SQL server book - buy it
A comprehensive guide to all aspects of SQL server which is clearly written in an accessible style. This book has helped me transfer my existing DBA skills in Informix/Ingres to... Read more

Published on April 20, 2000 by M. Davies

1.0 out of 5 stars Quickly put together
I don't share the same 4 or 5 starts the others claim. There are several instances that the text refers to a figure and the reference made isn't found in the figure. Read more

Published on April 12, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great
This book is a must have...It is packed full of information yet easy enough to read.

Published on March 22, 2000 by Bruce Bradley

2.0 out of 5 stars If you really want to stay alive, don't count on it
I realy don't know what to say , but if you want to stay alive while you mamaging the sql ,and this is the only book you got, you better send help to somebody who really know SQL... Read more

Published on February 20, 2000 by Scott Lin

5.0 out of 5 stars Kudos
I swore by the version 6.5 edition of this book and couldn't wait for this new edition. I'm responsible for many SQL servers worldwide and whenever I travel for an emergency,... Read more

Published on July 1, 1999

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