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Pro SQL Server 2008 Mirroring is your complete guide to planning, using, deploying, and maintaining database mirroring as a high-availability option. Mirroring protects you by maintaining one or more duplicate copies of your database for use in the event the primary copy is damaged. It is a key component of any production-level, high-availability solution. This book covers the full spectrum of database mirroring, taking you from the planning phase through the implementation to the maintenance phase and beyond.
- Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for beginner and intermediate users
- In-depth, detailed information for advanced and expert users
- Covers all phases of database mirroring from planning to sustained maintenance
List of contents
High-Availability Options.- Database Mirroring Overview.- Planning and Best Practices.- Database Mirroring Setup.- Automating Setup.- Maintenance Simplified.- Monitoring and Alerting.- Upgrading to SQL Server 2008.- Reporting Considerations.- Planning for Failure.
About the author
Ken Simmons is a Database Administrator/Developer specializing in MSSQL Server and .Net. He is currently working with a global electronic payment service provider, in Columbus, GA. He has been working in the IT industry since 2000 and currently holds certifications for MCP, MCAD, MCSD, MCDBA and MCTS for SQL 2005.§Ken is highly active in the in the on-line community and often participates in the SQL forums on MSDN and SQLServerCentral. He enjoys sharing tips that he discovers by writing articles for SQLServerCentral and MSSQLTips.com. He has also formed a SQL Server Users Group in Columbus, GA to provide a local faucet for SQL Server professionals to come together to share knowledge and resources. When he is not working Ken enjoys traveling with his wife Susan and three year old son Nathan, and can often be found on a Cruise Ship, at a Disney Resort, or at the beach in his hometown of Pensacola, FL.
Summary
Pro SQL Server 2008 Mirroring is your complete guide to planning, using, deploying, and maintaining database mirroring as a high-availability option. Mirroring protects you by maintaining one or more duplicate copies of your database for use in the event the primary copy is damaged. It is a key component of any production-level, high-availability solution. This book covers the full spectrum of database mirroring, taking you from the planning phase through the implementation to the maintenance phase and beyond.
- Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for beginner and intermediate users
- In-depth, detailed information for advanced and expert users
- Covers all phases of database mirroring from planning to sustained maintenance
