SQL Server 2008 Administration: Real-World Skills for MCITP Certification and Beyond (Exams 70-432 and 70-450)
Take Your Career to the Next Level with This Practical ReferenceDatabase expert Tom Carpenter gives you the information you need to not only prepare for the MCTS and MCITP certification exams for SQL Server 2008 Database Administration, but also to excel in your job. From planning to disaster recovery to security best practices, this reference explores the real-world tasks and scenarios you'll face as an SQL Server 2008 Database Administrator and shows you step by step how to handle them.Install and configure SQL Server 2008Implement, maintain, and repair the SQL Server databaseUtilize indexes and views to get a better understanding of your dataMonitor and tune your database for optimal performanceKeep your data safe from threats and vulnerabilitiesAchieve high availability by clustering your serversPrepare for MCTS and MCITP SQL Server 2008 Database Administration certificationFEATURED ON THE CDVIDEO DEMONSTRATIONSSee video walk-throughs for some of the more challenging tasks you'll face on the job.PRACTICE EXAMSTest your knowledge with practice exams that help you prepare for certification.ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDSTake advantage of electronic flashcards to reinforce your understanding of key concepts.Covers the exam objectives for the following Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration Exams:MCTS:SQL Server 2008, Installation and Maintenance (Exam 70-432)MCITP:Designing, Optimizing and Maintaining a SQL Server 2008 Database Server Infrastructure (Exam 70-450)