Your On-the-Job Quick ReferenceCarry essential SQL Server administration information and troubleshooting techniques along with you so you can handle a wide variety of tasks on the spot. This handy resource offers fast access to administrative commands, syntax diagrams, error resolutions, best practices, and more. With coverage of the most commonly used SQL Server versions, this convenient reference gives you quick solutions in an easy-to-find format. Don't leave your desk without it! Get details on: Installation, configuration, and upgrades Security--authentication, Kerberos, logins, roles, permissions Creating and managing databases and database objects Backups, restoration, and recovery Loading and extracting data Automating SQL Server administration Monitoring, performance tuning, and replication Managing distributed databases Clustering and log shipping About The Authors: Damir Bersinic, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, is a consultant and trainer who has been working with SQL Server since version 1.11a. He is the co-author of "MCSA Windows Server 2003 All-in-One Exam Guide" from McGraw-Hill/Osborne, and several other books. He is also a regular contributor to "MCP Magazine." Stephen Giles, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, is a consultant, author, and partner at AllianzWeb, an IT consulting company based in Toronto, Canada. He is co-author of "MCSA Windows Server 2003 All-in-One Exam Guide" from McGraw-Hill/Osborne, and several other books.