Books - Category Archive
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Download the Free eBook “The SQL Server Tacklebox”
Books,Database Administration,Free Stuff | October 22, 2009 | 10:10 pmRodney Landrum, SQL Server MVP, is the author of the new book, The SQL Server Tacklebox: Essential Tools and Scripts for the Day-to-Day DBA. This 240 page book, and accompanying scripts, is chock full of advice for DBAs, from novice to experienced.
Free E-Book on XSD SQL Server Schema Collections
Books,Database Administration,Free Stuff | October 15, 2009 | 8:44 pmWhether you like it or not, as a SQL Server DBA or Developer, you will eventually have to learn about XML and XSD (XML Schema Definition Language). XML has become, and continues to grow, as a popular format for exchanging data. If you are not up to speed on this technology, check out the this ...read more
SQL Server MVP Deep Dives Early Access Edition Now Available
Books,MVP | October 7, 2009 | 8:53 pmSQL Server MVP Deep Dives, a new book written by 53 SQL Server MVPs, is now available as an eBook, and will be available in paperback in November. The book, which is edited by Paul Nielson, Kalen Delaney, Greg Low, Adam Machanic, Paul S. Randal, and Kimberly L. Tripp, includes 59 chapters divided into five ...read more
Free eBook: “Protecting SQL Server Data”
Books,Database Administration,Free Stuff | September 21, 2009 | 5:02 pmSQL Server security expert, John Magnabosco, has just authored the new book, Protecting SQL Server Data, the first book of its kind to be devoted to the protection of SQL Server data using encryption. Covering both SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008, the book handholds the reader, step-by-step, throughout this entire topic, from beginning ...read more
How to Become an Exceptional DBA, 2nd Edition, Now Available Free
Books,Free Stuff | July 1, 2009 | 8:38 amAbout a year ago, the first edition of my book, How to Become an Exceptional DBA, was published. It was short, about 85 pages, and was written for people who were interested in becoming DBAs, and for current DBAs who wanted to become better DBAs. The focus of the book was on career guidance. Through out ...read more
