Published by Microsoft Press (http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780735621053)
Take an in-depth look at the internals of the SQL Server Storage Engine—with advice from a popular author and SQL Server expert. Database developers and administrators get best practices, pragmatic advice, and code samples to help master the intricacies of creating and maintaining enterprise relational databases.
Discover how to:
• Upgrade or migrate to SQL Server 2005 and choose configuration options
• Control space allocation for databases and files manually or automatically
•Manage transaction logs to maximize efficient restore operations and data consistency
•Observe the internal structures of clustered and nonclustered indexes
• Build and partition relational indexes and tables
•Explore internal storage issues and compare fixed- and variable-length datatypes
•Detect and correct index fragmentation
•Implement and manage an appropriate concurrency model using locking or row versioning
PLUS—Get code samples on the Web
Superb Reading Features
* Full book text search
* Several fonts and themes to choose from
* Built-in dictionary
* The ability to add annotations
* Landscape view
* Extensive cross-referencing and working hyperlinks
* Zoom function for images and screenshots
About Lexcycle
Lexcycle is the creator of Stanza Bookbinder which was used to create this standalone book application. Stanza Bookbinder is based on the popular iPhone Ebook reading application, Stanza. For more information about Stanza, visit www.lexcycle.com.
