Category: Book Review

I got a copy of this book back in September of 2009 because I wanted to know more about the hardware configuration of production database servers.  Specifically, I wanted to know about best practices and recommendations in the areas of storage, memory and CPU.  While at the store, I read chapter 2 “Storage and System […]

Bill Karwin style and choice of arranging the material within the chapters made it an easy read. It includes good and accurate examples the reader can test in almost any database system. Overall, the book will save the inexperience from many failures and embarrassment. I purchased this book hoping to find something new. Unfortunately, I […]

I recommend this book to all database administrators who still have not jumped in and executed their first PowerShell command.  I know of several DBAs who for one excuse reason or another, keep postponing their exposure to the next generation command line shell.  This volume makes a good first PowerShell book for DBAs.  It covers […]

I recommend The MCITP SQL Server 2005 Database Administrator Core Requirements book set to anyone preparing for the certification. These books provided me with invaluable knowledge & helped me pass all three exams on the first try. I started my certification by reading The SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance. I also utilized a Transcender […]

I purchased my copy back in 1999 and it is one of my favorite SQL books. I find the information very accurate and relevant to the MS SQL versions (6.5 & 7.0) printed on the cover of the book. I think it was the best SQL book for many years. Since 1999, many books for […]

If you have several years experience with MS SQL 2000 you may be able to pass the 70-229 with this book only. A great way to measure your readiness is by taking the test that comes included in the CD. If you pass it with an 85 or above, I’ll say you’re ready. If you […]

By far, this is the best overall MS SQL 2000 server book written until today. Most topics are covered from basic to advance level. This book is a must have for anyone who is looking to get a well rounded knowledge of what’s possible with MS SQL 2000. The chapters I liked the most are: […]

This guide is very concise & straight to the point. Do not be fool by its size. Team and project managers along with business analysts should find this guide very useful. This pocket book is an easy read that packs enough meat to get you going with Extreme Programming. It is written for anyone who […]