[(SQL Server 2005 : Management and Administration)] [By (author) Ross Mistry ] published on

by Ross Mistry

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Management and Administration, based on Service Pack 2, addresses the challenges database administrators regularly encounter on SQL Server 2005 by providing detailed guidance in the areas of management, administration, security, and monitoring. With coverage of the new features and functionality of SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2, this book is designed to be comprehensive, resulting in something for all database administrators—from simple tips to tactical solutions. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Management and Administration goes far beyond the basic installation and setup information found in many other resources. The book looks at day-to-day administration, best practices, tips, and step-by-step configurations based on real-world examples found in the industry. Unlike others, this book includes not only administration and management details on the Database Engine, but also coverage of other SQL Server 2005 components often overlooked, including Analysis Services, Reporting Services, and more.Understand how to…Configure and tune the Database Engine, Reporting Services, Analysis Services, Integration Services, and Notification Services Harden a SQL Server implementation Implement SQL Server highavailability alternatives, such as Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Database Mirroring, and Replication Monitor a SQL Server 2005 infrastructure with Operations Manager 2007, including how to configure the SQL Server Management Pack and install Operations Manager 2007 Automate SQL Server routine maintenance Encrypt SQL Server data and communications, including setting up a Certificate Authority Performance tune and troubleshoot a SQL Server environment Create Integration Services packages and transfer data On the Download bonus chapters from www.informit.com/title/9780672329562I... 1Part I Administering SQL Server Components1 Administering SQL Server 2005 Database Engine 112 Administering SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services 673 Administering SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services 994 Administering SQL Server 2005 Notification Services 1495 Administering SQL Server 2005 Integration Services 1836 Administering SQL Server Replication 209Part II Managing SQL Server 20057 Conducting a SQL Server 2005 Health Check 2618 SQL Server 2005 Maintenance Practices 2899 Managing and Optimizing SQL Server 2005 Indexes 31710 Managing Full-Text Catalogs 35311 Creating Packages and Transferring Data 387Part III Securing the SQL Server Implementation12 Hardening a SQL Server 2005 Environment 43513 Administering SQL Server Security 46914 Encrypting SQL Server Data and Communications 509The following chapters are located Part IV SQL Server 2005 Overview (located online)15 SQL Server 2005 Technology Primer 53716 Tools of the Trade 571Part V Disaster Recovery and High Availability (located online)17 Backing Up and Restoring the SQL Server 2005 Environment 59718 Administering and Managing Failover Clustering 64719 Administering and Managing Database Mirroring 69120 Administering and Managing Log Shipping 721Part VI Monitoring and Troubleshooting SQL Server (located online)21 Monitoring SQL Server 2005 75322 Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting SQL Server 2005 787Appendix SQL Server 2005 Management and Administration 821

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First published October 13, 2007