Microsoft SQL server 2008 administrator's pocket consultant - William Stanek

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for administering SQL Server 2008. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You'll get the focused information you need to solve problems and get the job done-whether at your desk or in the field!

Get fast facts to:

• Plan, deploy, and configure SQL Server 2008
• Administer server and surface security, access, and network configuration
• Import, export, transform, and replicate data
• Use SQL Server Management Studio for core administrative tasks
• Manipulate schemas, tables, indexes, and views
• Automate maintenance and implement policy-based management
• Monitor server activity and tune performance
• Manage log shipping and database mirroring
• Perform backups and recovery