Beginning SQL Server 2005 Administration
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* The complete overhaul of the 2005 release of SQL Server poses challenges
for even the most experienced SQL Server DBAs-this book shows both novices and
seasoned DBAs how to navigate the vastly changed landscape of SQL Server administration
* Each chapter begins with a quick overview of the related technologies, followed
by a real-world example, with step-by-step instructions that demonstrate how
to leverage the technology
* Covers system installation and configuration, optimizing and ensuring high
availability, disaster prevention and recovery, managing EndPoints, and performance
monitoring, as well as specialized topics such as SQL Server integration services,
notification services, and Common Language Runtime
* The companion Web site provides all of the code examples for download, plus
links to useful sites
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Who This Book Is For.
What This Book Covers.
How This Book Is Structured.
What You Need to Use This Book.
Conventions.
Source Code.
Errata.
p2p.wrox.com.
Chapter 1: Introducing SQL Server 2005.
What Is SQL Server 2005?
SQL Server 2005 Editions.
SQL Server 2005 Architecture.
SQL Server 2005 Database Objects.
SQL Server 2005 Databases.
SQL Server 2005 Database Storage.
SQL Server Security.
A (Very) Brief History of SQL Server.
Summary.
Chapter 2: Installing SQL Server 2005.
SQL Server Installation Planning.
SQL Server Setup Application.
Installation Review.
Summary.
Chapter 3: SQL Server 2005 Tools.
SQL Server Management Studio.
Log File Viewer.
SQL Server Business Intelligence Development Studio.
SQL Server Profiler.
Database Engine Tuning Advisor.
SQL Server Configuration Manager.
Reporting Services Configuration Manager.
Command-Line Tools.
Summary.
Chapter 4: SQL Server 2005 Storage Architecture.
The Resource Database.
SQL Server Database Physical Structure.
Summary.
Chapter 5: SQL Server 2005 Databases.
System Databases.
User Databases.
Database Planning.
Creating Databases.
Database Diagrams.
Views.
Synonyms.
Programming Objects.
Summary.
Chapter 6: SQL Server 2005 Security.
SQL Server Authentication Modes.
Principals.
Permissions.
SQL Server Encryption.
Best Practices.
Summary.
Exercises.
Chapter 7: Configuring SQL Server Network Communication.
SQL Server 2005 Network Protocols.
SQL Native Client Configuration.
SQL Server Endpoints.
Summary.
Chapter 8: Automating Administrative Tasks.
Database Mail.
Event Notifications.
SQL Server Agent.
Maintenance Plans.
Best Practices.
Summary.
Exercises.
Chapter 9: Disaster Prevention and Recovery.
Preparing the SmallWorks Database.
Database Recovery Models.
SQL Server 2005 Database Backup.
SQL Server 2005 Backup Types.
Backup Options.
Backup Strategies.
Restoring Databases.
Database Snapshots.
Summary.
Chapter 10: Monitoring SQL Server for Performance.
Monitoring and Optimization Overview.
Tools and Techniques for Monitoring Performance.
Monitoring Database Modifications.
Summary.
Chapter 11: SQL Server High Availability.
Introduction to Availability.
Failover Clustering.
Log Shipping.
Database Mirroring.
Summary.
Chapter 12: Administering SQL CLR Programming Objects.
Databases and Programming.
Is the SQL Language a Relic?
.Net and the CLR.
SQL Server CLR Objects.
Code-Generation Features in Visual Studio.
Programming Support.
Security Options.
Summary.
Chapter 13: Introduction to SQL Server 2005 Integration Services.
About SSIS.
Importing and Exporting Data.
Transforming Data with SSIS.
Summary.
Chapter 14: Introduction to SQL Server 2005 Notification Services.
Overview.
Introduction to the Notification Services Architecture.
Installing a Notification Services Application.
Summary.
Chapter 15: Introduction to the Service Broker.
Service-Oriented Architecture.
Service Broker Overview.
Service Broker Elements.
Security Considerations for Service Broker.
Creating a Sample Application.
Summary.
Chapter 16: Introduction to Replication.
Replication Overview.
SQL Server Replication Agents.
SQL Server Replication Types.
SQL Server Replication Models.
Replication Tools.
Summary.
Appendix A: Exercise Answers.
Index.
About the Authors
Dan Wood (Silverdale, WA) is an Operations Manager and DBA, Microsoft SQL Server
Specialist and Trainer for Netdesk Corporation, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
for Learning Solutions. Dan has been a Microsoft Certified Professional and
Trainer since 1999; he is co-author of Beginning Transact-SQL from WROX.
Chris Leiter (Kent, WA) is a Trainer for Netdesk Corporation. Chris’s
role at Netdesk is focused on Systems Administration and Security. Chris has
been a Microsoft Certified Professional since 1997, and a Trainer since 2001.
Paul Turley (Seattle, WA) is a Senior Consultant for Hitachi Consulting, where
he architects and develops database systems. He has been a Microsoft Certified
Professional and Trainer since 1996, and lead author of Beginning Transact-SQL
With SQL Server 2000 and 2005, Professional SQL Server Reporting Services (1st
and 2nd editions), and other Wrox database titles.
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