Provides grounding in fundamental SQL Server 7 administrative tasks, with material on areas including installation, monitoring, troubleshooting, security, client conductivity management, and backup and recovery. Shows how to perform specific tasks with Transact-SQL, and ties Transact-SQL tasks to the GUI and to SQL DMO. Information is made accessible with concise descriptions, examples, code listings, performance tips, warnings, best practices, and cross-references. Dooley, a leader in the SQL Server community, is a trainer, consultant, and lecturer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)