Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1505693 in Books
• Published on: 1999-02-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 1080 pages

From the Back Cover

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.

About the Author

Mark Spenik is the manager of Client/Server Technologies at Keiter, Stephens Computer Services, Inc in VA. He is a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer and charter member, and is frequently invited to speak at Microsoft Developer Days. He is also an MCSE, certified in Microsoft SQL Server administration, SQL Server database implementation, and Windows NT. Orryn Sledge is a Client/Server Project Manager in metropolitan Pittsburgh PA. In early 1995, he was one of the first developers in the nation to complete the MCSD program. He is also a MCSE, certified by Microsoft in SQL Server Administration, Implementation, and Windows NT Server/Workstation, WOSA I and II, and Access.

Customer Reviews

Delivers the goods - The best SQL server book - buy it now !
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 SQL server. I liked the worked examples which help greatly in understanding key features such as backup and restore. One niggle is that the section covering master databse recovery omits the fact that the database must be in single user mode (sqlservr.exe -m). I can also recommend:- Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Administrator's Pocket Consultant - Microsoft Press The Guru's Guide to Transact SQL - Henderson

Summary of Microsoft Documentation
Although I have no particular problem with the book I was expecting more from it. Judging by the reviews it had received I was expecting in-depth technical detail. As far as I can tell this book is not much more than a summary or selection of the Books On Line documentation. Having said that it is probably a good start for someone new to SQL Server 7.0

Easy to understand but still keeping the depth
I required a book to use as a reference and to teach me how to implement functions within SQL 7. The book filled this role.