Product Description
From the author and series editor of the immensely popular ADMINISTRATOR’S POCKET CONSULTANT series from Microsoft Press®-this pocket-size guide delivers fast, accurate answers on the spot for IT professionals. Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant, 2nd Edition is the ideal concise, immediate reference you’ll want with you at all times as you deal with Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 and SQL Server® 2008 R2 administration. Whether you hand… More >>
Microsoft 2008 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant
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#1 by Lisa Burke on May 7, 2010 - 9:07 am
Once again, Stanek has written the bible for the current SQL Server. Best reference out there. I’ve used all of Stanek’s Administrator’s Pocket Consultants.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Allan on May 7, 2010 - 11:54 am
I needed a SQL Server 2008 administration book for both learning and for reference at work. Stanek has other books out that are very good. He has this pocket consultant book formula down pat. I have used his IIS Pocket Consultant and the previous book on SQL Server 2005 with good results. So, I knew that this should be a good SQL 2008 reference.
I was correct. This book is thorough, informative and accessible. The presentation is very good & straightforward. Information & tasks are presented clearly, and the book has lots of pictures of the UIs and tables for information. I find the pictures can are very effective in supporting the text. The UI cannot be explained in a few words and the pictures eliminate this need. This is an administrative pocket consultant. And that is what is in the book, hundreds of pages of administrative related tasks. The book is targeted to specific tasks which makes it very helpful. I recommend this SQL2K8 Pocket Consultant.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by OCP in JAX on May 7, 2010 - 12:31 pm
I bought this book as soon as it came out when it was the only SQL Server 2008 book that had been released.
There were no references at the time of my purchase but I went with my instinct and I’m very happy with my purchase.
This book very well written and is a great resource. I was very impressed.
If you buy this book you will not be disappointed.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by V. Kottooru on May 7, 2010 - 2:29 pm
I am not a beginner and so I was not fascinated by the book. I bought it so that I can prepare for the exam 70-450 to get the MCITP – Database Administrator 2008 as this was a recommended read on the Microsoft website. I don’t think this book provides the information need for the test. It covers the technical areas just on the surface and does not give you good enough explanations. As a reference it might be helpful for individuals who are new to SQL Server. Having said that the book does satisfy its title and may be my expectations were wrong about this book.
Rating: 3 / 5
#5 by J. Tu on May 7, 2010 - 3:18 pm
Straight forward, useful and practical value! Easy to understand, well, not totally. At some parts I wish there were drawings and charts to help readers better understand. I recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5