Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Management and Administration, based on Service Pack 2, addresses the challenges database administrators regularly encounter on SQL Server 2005 by providing detailed guidance in the areas of management, administration, security, and monitoring. With coverage of the new features and functionality of SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2, this book is designed to be comprehensive, resulting in something for all database administrators―from simple tips to tactical solutions. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Management and Administration goes far beyond the basic installation and setup information found in many other resources. The book looks at day-to-day administration, best practices, tips, and step-by-step configurations based on real-world examples found in the industry. Unlike others, this book includes not only administration and management details on the Database Engine, but also coverage of other SQL Server 2005 components often overlooked, including Analysis Services, Reporting Services, and more.

Understand how to…

Configure and tune the Database Engine, Reporting Services, Analysis Services, Integration Services, and Notification Services
Harden a SQL Server implementation
Implement SQL Server highavailability alternatives, such as Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Database Mirroring, and Replication
Monitor a SQL Server 2005 infrastructure with Operations Manager 2007, including how to configure the SQL Server Management Pack and install Operations Manager 2007
Automate SQL Server routine maintenance
Encrypt SQL Server data and communications, including setting up a Certificate Authority
Performance tune and troubleshoot a SQL Server environment
Create Integration Services packages and transfer data

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Introduction 1

Part I Administering SQL Server Components

1 Administering SQL Server 2005 Database Engine 11

2 Administering SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services 67

3 Administering SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services 99

4 Administering SQL Server 2005 Notification Services 149

5 Administering SQL Server 2005 Integration Services 183

6 Administering SQL Server Replication 209

Part II Managing SQL Server 2005

7 Conducting a SQL Server 2005 Health Check 261

8 SQL Server 2005 Maintenance Practices 289

9 Managing and Optimizing SQL Server 2005 Indexes 317

10 Managing Full-Text Catalogs 353

11 Creating Packages and Transferring Data 387

Part III Securing the SQL Server Implementation

12 Hardening a SQL Server 2005 Environment 435

13 Administering SQL Server Security 469

14 Encrypting SQL Server Data and Communications 509

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Part IV SQL Server 2005 Overview (located online)

15 SQL Server 2005 Technology Primer 537

16 Tools of the Trade 571

Part V Disaster Recovery and High Availability (located online)

17 Backing Up and Restoring the SQL Server 2005 Environment 597

18 Administering and Managing Failover Clustering 647

19 Administering and Managing Database Mirroring 691

20 Administering and Managing Log Shipping 721

Part VI Monitoring and Troubleshooting SQL Server (located online)

21 Monitoring SQL Server 2005 753

22 Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting SQL Server 2005 787

Appendix SQL Server 2005 Management and Administration 821

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About the Author

Ross Mistry, MCTS, MCDBA, MCSE Ross Mistry has spent more than nine years in the computer industry and is a seasoned veteran in the Silicon Valley. As a Principal Consultant and Partner with Convergent Computing (CCO), located in the San Francisco Bay area, he has had the opportunity to work with the SQL Server product for two to three years before versions release to the public. His primary focus is implementing and maintaining SQL Server in large enterprise environments with a global presence. He also focuses on Active Directory, Exchange, Operations Manager, and specializes in SQL Server High Availability. He has a strong understanding of how these technologies integrate with one another. Ross has held several roles with Sams Publishing, including lead author, contributing writer, and technical editor. His works include SQL Server 2005 Unleashed, SQL Server 2005: Changing the Paradigm, Exchange Server 2007 Unleashed, SharePoint 2007 Unleashed, SharePoint 2003 Unleashed, and ISA Server 2004 Unleashed. Ross has also written numerous whitepapers and keynote seminars on SQL Server, in which he leverages best practices based on his experiences in the industry.

Chris Amaris, MCSE, CISSP Chris Amaris is the Chief Technology Officer and cofounder of Convergent Computing. He has more than 20 years’ experience consulting for Fortune 500 companies, leading companies in the technology selection, design, planning, and implementation of complex Information Technology projects. Chris has worked with Microsoft SQL since version 4.2 on OS/2. He specializes in database management, messaging, security, performance tuning, systems management, and migration. A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with an Information System Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) concentration, Certified Homeland Security (CHS III), Windows 2003 MCSE, Novell CNE, Banyan CBE, and a Certified Project Manager, Chris is also an author, writer, and technical editor for a number of IT books, including Network Security for Government and Corporate Executives, Windows Server 2003 Unleashed, Exchange Server 2007 Unleashed, and Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Unleashed. Chris presents on Messaging, Operations Management, Security, and Information Technology topics worldwide.

Alec Minty, MCSE Alec Minty is a Senior Consultant with Convergent Computing located in the San Francisco Bay area. He has more than 10 years’ industry experience with extensive knowledge designing and implementing enterprise class solutions for a diverse array of organizations. Alec has been an early adopter of database technologies, operations management, systems management, and security technologies. He specializes in designing, implementing, migrating, and supporting complex infrastructures for a variety of large utility, telecommunications, and engineering organizations. Alec’s experience spans the business and technology areas; he has in-depth experience in the deployment, migration, and integration of key business technologies such as SQL Server, Windows, Exchange, Active Directory, ISA, and Identity Management. Alec is coauthor of MOM 2005 Unleashed and is a contributing author on Exchange Server 2007 Unleashed and ISA 2004 Unleashed, all published by Sams Publishing.

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