Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant

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