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Informationen zum Autor Tom Carpenter, MCSA: SQL Server 2012, is founder and senior consultant for SysEdCo, a training and consulting firm located in central Ohio. He is the author of several books on technical topics including networking infrastructure, database management, and VoIP. Having worked as a systems analyst in a large corporation with more than 20,000 network nodes, Tom brings a wealth of real-world experience to his books and presentations. Klappentext Implement, maintain, and repair SQL Server 2012 databasesAs the most significant update since 2008, Microsoft SQL Server 2012 boasts updates and new features that are critical to understand. Whether you manage and administer SQL Server 2012 or are planning to get your MCSA: SQL Server 2012 certification, this book is the perfect supplement to your learning and preparation. From understanding SQL Server's roles to implementing business intelligence and reporting, this practical book explores tasks and scenarios that a working SQL Server DBA faces regularly and shows you step by step how to handle them.* Includes practice exams and coverage of exam objectives for those seeking MSCA: SQL Server 2012 certification* Explores the skills you'll need on the job as a SQL Server 2012 DBA* Discusses designing and implementing database solutions* Walks you through administrating, maintaining, and securing SQL Server 2012* Addresses implementing high availability and data distribution* Includes bonus videos where the author walks you through some of the more difficult tasks expected of a DBAFeaturing hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, this resource guides you through the essentials of implementing, maintaining, and repairing SQL Server 2012 databases. Zusammenfassung Implement, maintain, and repair SQL Server 2012 databasesAs the most significant update since 2008, Microsoft SQL Server 2012 boasts updates and new features that are critical to understand. Whether you manage and administer SQL Server 2012 or are planning to get your MCSA: SQL Server 2012 certification, this book is the perfect supplement to your learning and preparation. From understanding SQL Server's roles to implementing business intelligence and reporting, this practical book explores tasks and scenarios that a working SQL Server DBA faces regularly and shows you step by step how to handle them.* Includes practice exams and coverage of exam objectives for those seeking MSCA: SQL Server 2012 certification* Explores the skills you'll need on the job as a SQL Server 2012 DBA* Discusses designing and implementing database solutions* Walks you through administrating, maintaining, and securing SQL Server 2012* Addresses implementing high availability and data distribution* Includes bonus videos where the author walks you through some of the more difficult tasks expected of a DBAFeaturing hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, this resource guides you through the essentials of implementing, maintaining, and repairing SQL Server 2012 databases. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction xxix Part I Introducing SQL Server 2012 1 Chapter 1 Understanding SQL Server's Role 3 What Is Information Technology? 4 The Importance of IT 4 The Components of IT 6 Introduction to Databases 7 Types of Databases 7 Weighing the Benefits of Using a Local or Server-Based Database 11 Important Database Terms 16 Database Servers and Applications 18 Database Application Types 18 SQL Server's Role 20 New Features Introduced in SQL Server 2012 21 Features Introduced in SQL Server 2008 25 Features Introduced in SQL Server 2005 29 Core Features of SQL Server 38 SQL Server Roles 39 Summary 43 Chapter Essentials 43 Chapter 2 Installing SQL Server 2012 45 Installation Planning 46 SQL Server 2012 Architecture 46 Installatio...