Microsoft SQL Server 2008 all in one desk reference for dummies 1st Edition by Robert D Schneider, Darril Gibson ISBN 0470396504 9780470396506

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ISBN 10: 0470396504 
ISBN 13: 9780470396506
Author: Robert D Schneider, Darril Gibson

If you’re in charge of database administration, developing database software, or looking for database solutions for your company, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies can help you get a handle on this extremely popular relational database management system. Here you’ll find what’s new in the latest version; how to choose and install the right variation for your needs; how to monitor, maintain, and protect your data; and what it takes to keep your database healthy. You’ll discover how to:

• Build and maintain tables
• Design a database and communicate with it
• Retrieve, analyze, and report data
• Build solid, robust database applications
• Use the SQL Server Optimizer and Query Designer
• Navigate SQL Server with Visual Studio
• Develop useful reports with the Report Builder and Report Designer
• Create Business Intelligence solutions with Business Intelligence Development Studio
• Configure your server and perform major administrative tasks

To help you quickly find what you need, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies is divided into nine minibooks:

• Essential Concepts
• Designing and Using Databases
• Interacting With Your Data
• Database Programming
• Reporting Services
• Analysis Services
• Performance Tips and Tricks
• Database Administration
• Appendixes

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies gets you started, helps you solve problems, and will even answer your questions down the road

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 all in one desk reference for dummies 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Getting Started with SQL Server 2008

1. Introduction to SQL Server 2008

   • What Is SQL Server 2008?

   • Key Features of SQL Server 2008

   • Editions and Licensing Options

2. Installing SQL Server 2008

   • Planning Your Installation

   • SQL Server Installation Process

   • Troubleshooting Installation Issues

3. SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Overview

   • Navigating SSMS Interface

   • Basic Tasks and Tools in SSMS

   • Connecting to Servers and Databases

4. Working with SQL Server Databases

   • Creating Databases and Tables

   • Understanding Data Types and Schemas

   • Managing Database Objects

Part II: SQL Server Administration

5. SQL Server Security

   • Authentication and Authorization

   • Managing Logins, Roles, and Permissions

   • Implementing Security Best Practices

6. Backup and Recovery

   • Backup Strategies and Options

   • Performing Full, Differential, and Transaction Log Backups

   • Restoring Databases and Recovery Models

7. SQL Server Performance Tuning

   • Understanding Query Execution Plans

   • Indexing Strategies and Optimization

   • Troubleshooting Performance Issues

8. Managing SQL Server Instances

   • SQL Server Configuration Options

   • Configuring SQL Server Services

   • Monitoring SQL Server Health and Alerts

9. SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery

   • Setting Up Database Mirroring

   • Configuring AlwaysOn Availability Groups

   • Implementing Log Shipping and Replication

Part III: SQL Server Development

10. Writing Transact-SQL (T-SQL) Queries

    • Basics of T-SQL Syntax

    • Working with SELECT Statements

    • Filtering, Sorting, and Joining Data

11. Advanced T-SQL Techniques

    • Subqueries and Nested Queries

    • Common Table Expressions (CTEs)

    • Writing Stored Procedures and Functions

12. Working with Views and Triggers

    • Creating and Managing Views

    • Using Triggers for Automation

    • Using DML Triggers in SQL Server

13. SQL Server Data Types and Data Integrity

    • Working with Complex Data Types

    • Constraints and Rules for Data Integrity

    • Full-Text Indexing and Search

Part IV: SQL Server Integration, Reporting, and Analysis

14. SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

    • Overview of SSIS

    • Creating and Managing SSIS Packages

    • Data Flow and Transformation Tasks

15. SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

    • Creating Reports in SSRS

    • Working with Report Manager

    • Publishing and Sharing Reports

16. SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)

    • Building OLAP Cubes and Data Warehouses

    • Understanding MDX Queries

    • Data Mining with SSAS

Part V: SQL Server and Business Intelligence

17. Implementing Business Intelligence with SQL Server

    • Data Warehousing Basics

    • ETL Process with SSIS

    • Reporting and Analytics with SSRS

18. SQL Server Data Warehousing

    • Building and Managing Data Warehouses

    • Data Modeling with SQL Server

    • Using SSAS for OLAP Analysis

19. Using SQL Server with Other Microsoft Tools

    • Integrating SQL Server with Microsoft Excel and Access

    • Using SQL Server with PowerPivot and Power BI

Part VI: SQL Server Troubleshooting and Optimization

20. SQL Server Troubleshooting

    • Troubleshooting Common Errors and Problems

    • SQL Profiler and Extended Events

    • Using Dynamic Management Views (DMVs)

21. Database Maintenance and Optimization

    • Index Rebuilding and Defragmentation

    • Automating Maintenance Plans

    • Database Health Check Procedures

22. Upgrading and Migrating SQL Server

    • Preparing for Version Upgrades

    • Migrating from SQL Server 2005/2000 to SQL Server 2008

    • Compatibility Issues and Solutions

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