The Complete, Practical, 100% Useful Guide for Every SQL Server 2005 DBA! This book has one to help database administrators and their managers run SQL Server 2005 with maximum efficiency, reliability, and performance. Renowned SQL Server expert Buck Woody covers every facet of database administration, from installation and configuration through maintaining enterprise-class business intelligence environments. If you're a new SQL Server administrator, Buck will help you master core tasks rapidly-and avoid costly mistakes that only show up when it's too late. If you're familiar with previous versions of SQL Server, he'll get you up-to-speed fast on everything new that matters, from high availability improvements and Integration Services to the SQL Server Management Studio. Whatever your background, you'll find best practices, real-world scenarios, and easy-to-use automation scripts-all grounded in Buck's unsurpassed SQL Server knowledge.
Picked this in preparation for my Sybase to SQL Server transition. Due to it's age I did a lot of skimming on the technical examples, so I'm hesitant to say I actually read it. It's still the best $4 book I've ever bought!