SQL Server 100 Most Asked Questions: Best Practices guide to managing, mining, building and developing SQL Server databases

Steven Parker

Description

The Smart Guide to building World-Class Applications.

This book is your source for the latest SQL server news, updates, tips, tricks and more. You get real answers that make a difference, it is the only All SQL Server, All the time starter technical resource for developers, DBA's and business intelligence architects.

By delivering a unique blend of tactical, hands-on information, this book facilitates the context and content necessary to help SQL Server professionals get their jobs done.

Finding information and answers quickly is critical to the success of today's IT organizations. This book covers the 100 most asked SQL Server questions, at the right time, with the right message

Sujets

• Database Administration
• Computers
• Informatique
• Database

Informations

• Publié par: Emereo Publishing
• Date de parution: 24 octobre 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781486454709
• Langue: English

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SQL Server

SQL Server 100 Most Asked Questions: Best Practices guide to managing, mining, build- ing and developing SQL Server databases

Copyright © 2008

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SQL Server 100 Success Secrets

There has never been a SQL Server Guide like this. 100 Success Secrets isnot about the ins and outs of SQL Server. Instead, it answers the top 100 questions that we are asked and those we come across in forums, our consultancy and education programs. It tells you exactly how to deal with those questions, with tips that have never before been offered in print. This book is alsonot about SQL Server’ best practice and standards details. Instead, it introduces everything you want to know to be successful with SQL Server.

Table of Contents

SQL Server Hosting Providers Abound the Market .....................12 The Benefits of Using SQL Server JDBC .........................................14 SQL Server Script: Needed to Do Database Administrator

Responsibility .....................................................................................15 SQL Server Instance; Makes Running Multiple SQL Server

Versions Possible................................................................................17

SQL Server Login: As a Part of the Microsoft SQL Server ...........19 The Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack Installation............21 SQL Server DTS 2000.........................................................................23 Analysis of SQL Server Log Files.....................................................25 SQL Server Performance Checklist .................................................27 The Available SQL Server Reporting Services in the Market......29

The SQL Server 2005 Express Edition .............................................31 The SQL Server Enterprise: An Introduction.................................33 The ODBC in Microsoft SQL Server and its Components ...........35 SQL Server Replication Overview...................................................37 The SQL Server Select Statement .....................................................39 SQL Server 2003 Compared to other SQL Server Versions .........40 Being a Certified SQL Server DBA ..................................................41 Better Application Performance with SQL Server Index .............43 Various Helpful Functionalities from Sybase SQL Server

Manager...............................................................................................45

The Edge of SQL Server Tables Compared to Other Ordinary

Tables .................................................................................................. 47 The Essence of Having a Correct SQL Server Client.................... 48 SQL Server Developer Edition Features and Requirements....... 50 Some Common SQL Server Jobs for Administrators................... 52 Microsoft SQL Server Standard Edition and its Features ........... 54

XML SQL Server: Fusion of Two Useful Concepts in Data

Management and Delivery .............................................................. 56 Microsoft SQL Server: Go for Efficiency and Security................. 58 SQL Server 2005: Something to Experience................................... 59 SQL Server Database: Kinds of Database ...................................... 60 SQL Server: Best in its Time............................................................. 61 SQL Server 2008: A Major Database to Boast Off ......................... 62 Editions of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 .......................................... 64 Date/Time Columns on the SQL Server........................................ 66 Insert Statement on the SQL Server................................................ 68 Preparing Reports Using SQL Server Reporting Services........... 69 Stored Procedures within the SQL Server ..................................... 71 Types of Backups Available Under SQL Server ........................... 73 Free Download and Evaluation of the SQL Server 2008 ............. 74 Query Data with SQL Server........................................................... 76 Add-On Services within the SQL Server ....................................... 77 Features of the SQL Server Management Studio.......................... 79 About SQL Server 2005 Reporting.................................................. 81

Using SQL Service Export and Import ...........................................83 An Overview of SQL Server Report ................................................84 The History of SQL Server Software ...............................................86 Utilizing SQL Server Triggers ..........................................................88

Understanding How SQL Server Agent Works ............................90 Making Decisions on SQL Server Memory ....................................91 Information on SQL Server Restore ................................................93 SQL Server System and its Services ................................................95 The Many Facets of SQL Server View.............................................97 Seize the Benefits Brought by MS SQL Server ...............................99

Facts About SQL Server Management ..........................................100 A Better Understanding of SQL Server Services .........................101 Ways to Deal with SQL Server Express Errors ............................103 VBR to Install SQL Server Net-Based Treasury System .............105 Choosing the Best Microsoft SQL Server Database Applications

.............................................................................................................107

SQL Server 2000 Replication: Publishing and Subscription of

Database Made Easier .....................................................................109 SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition offers High-end database

solutions. ...........................................................................................111 SQL Server 2005 Express Edition: The Lightweight Application

that Packs a Solid Punch .................................................................113

Knowledge is within your Reach with SQL Server Books Online

.............................................................................................................115

Some Issues on SQL Server Development................................... 116 SQL Server Integration Services: Providing Meaning to Data to

Improve the Business Process ....................................................... 117 SQL Server Monitor: A Very Useful Tool for Monitoring

Database Traffic ............................................................................... 119 The Benefits of SQL Server Transaction Log............................... 121 SQL Server 2000 Developer: Serving the Growing Need of

Companies for Better Information Management ....................... 122 SQL Server 2000 Standard: Ideal for Less Demanding Database

Needs ................................................................................................ 124 New Features of SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition for

Improving Security and Web Services ......................................... 126 Useful New Features of SQL Server 2005 Replication Tool...... 128 Understanding Different SQL Server Data Types...................... 130 SQL Server has Email Capabilities Too........................................ 132 Devising an Effective SQL Server Maintenance Plan ................ 133 Techniques for Optimized SQL Server Queries ......................... 134

SQL Server 2000 Enterprise: Powerful Solution That Can Run on

Less Powerful Systems ................................................................... 135

SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition: Affordable Solution for

Profitable Results............................................................................. 137 The New SQL Server 2005 DTS: Introducing the Server

Integration Services as the New Transformation Tool .............. 139

SQL Server Analysis Services: Creating Intelligent Companies

.............................................................................................................141

SQL Server Developer Edition: Making the Life of

Administrators Easier......................................................................143 The Advantages of Using SQL Server Enterprise Edition .........145 Using SQL Server Migration Assistant: Minimizing the Risk of

Database Migration..........................................................................147 Prevent Server Problems with SQL Server Tool..........................149 Things to Remember when downloading the SQL Server 2005

.............................................................................................................151 MS SQL Server 2005: Codenamed Yukon ...................................152 The SQL Server 2005 and its Reporting Service ..........................153 How to Effectively Cluster your SQL Server ...............................154 The Emerging SQL Server Enterprise Manager ..........................155

The SQL Server Installation Process..............................................157 Study the SQL Server Replication Services via Online ..............159 Defining the SQL Server Security ..................................................160 The SQL Server Setup Versions .....................................................161 Understanding the SQL Server Syntax .........................................162 The Components of MS SQL Server 2000.....................................163 The Evolution of the SQL Server 7 ................................................165 SQL Server Books that can help you .............................................166 Working Effectively with Databases using the SQL Server.......167 The Dynamic Functions of the SQL Server ..................................168

Obtaining a Licensed SQL Server ................................................. 169 Data Recovery using the SQL Server ........................................... 170 The All New MS SQL Server 2008 Service Pack ......................... 171 The Advantages of the SQL Server Stored Procedures ............. 172 Undergoing Effective SQL Server Training ................................ 173