Admin911 SQL Server 2000: A Survival Guide for System Administrators (2000)

by Brian Knight

This guide should allow DBAs to manage and troubleshoot SQL Server 2000. It contains a troubleshooting chart for ease of use when finding solutions to problems. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0072130970
• ISBN13: 9780072130973
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Must Have for SQL Server DBA

This is one of those most have books for any SQL Server DBAs reference library. Brian Knight covers a LOT of different items and goes into sufficient detail on all topics. Probably the best real world book on SQL Server administration out there. I've worked with SQL Server for over 5 years and have been a senior DBA over a large enterprise SQL Server farm but I still learned a great deal from this book.

SQL Server 2000 Database Admin MUST HAVE !!!

SQL Server 2000 Administration headaches? ... Well if you need a rapid reference on system administrative functions that could not only save your company $$$ on downtime and system availability but improve your response to difficult situations this is a DBA must have. I have purchased more books attempting to get reliable information and tips to make my Administration of SQL Server Database systems robust, reliable, and rapid on response I have finally found the information I needed in "One" book. I would recommend this book for Mid to Senior level Database Administrators and as a guide for training Junior level DBA's to prevent bad habits and teach the proper habits of monitoring, managing and maintaining SQL Server databases overall. Oh and the nice touch is that TIPS: and CAUTION: notices throughout the book educate the creative "out of the box" approach to proper system risk management. I hope Mr. Knight considers sharing his talent with future Administrative Guides !!!

Belongs on Every Bookshelf

I can't recommend this book strongly enough. It goes beyond the basics that you normally get to show you the types of tips that you only get from years of experience, trial and error etc. This is like having a 10 year veteran by your side. This book will save you hours and hours of frustration, and your systems will run better. The best part about this book is the style in which it is written. Almost conversational - its not too technical and very easy to read. This is a book I have read cover to cover once - now I am on my second trip through - only this time with a pad of paper and a pen. The book belongs on every DBA's bookshelf.

a MUST book

Normally, I don't buy books from Osborne. But this book blew me away with its tips. This book can save you hundreds of hours in SQL server downtime, and amaze your own DBA colleagues with tips and tricks that are largely undocumented. I won 8 books on SQL servers and this has been one of two books reference whenever there is a problem. Buy it, try it, and you won't regret it.

Buy this today...

This is the top book for SQL 2000 administration. Mr. Knight has excelled in putting together a book that is sensible, readable, and highly critical for day-to-day administration of SQL Server 2000. Folks are always asking for my opinion on a book to help them get over some of the advanced tasks of SQL Server. This is it! It goes a long way answering those questions that you ask yourself everyday. Instead of hunting on the Internet every time you need a solution, carry this book with you.