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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration for Oracle DBAs
 
 

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration for Oracle DBAs [Kindle Edition]

Mark Anderson , James Fox , Christian Bolton
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 An expert guide to working with SQL Server in a mixed-database environment  Microsoft SQL Server Administration for Oracle DBAs is the ideal resource for experienced Oracle database professionals looking to expand their knowledge and skill set into the Microsoft database platform. The book compares and contrasts the platform architectures and shows how to perform everyday database administrator tasks. Screenshots, script examples, and step-by-step labs are included in this practical guide. This book is not designed to be a “SQL Server is better than Oracle“ or vice versa. It will enable experienced Oracle database administrators to get up to speed on the Microsoft SQL Server platform by building on existing relational database skills. The authors‘ combination of expertise in both technologies ensures technical accuracy and real-world experiences. Interviews with members of the Oracle DBA community are included in this practical guide.   Microsoft SQL Server Administration for Oracle DBAs   Is co-written by a data platform technical specialist at Microsoft, UK who works daily with large customers integrating SQL Server into Oracle Teaches dual skills using real-world examples based on authors‘ vast experience Quickly explains how to perform everyday database admin tasks on SQL Server Focuses on making both platforms work together successfully Includes step-by-step labs and interviews with members of the Oracle DBA community   Leverage your Oracle DBA skills on SQL Server SQL Server Architecture; Installing and Configuring SQL Server; Database Objects; Security; Data Access and Transaction Control; Backup and Recovery; Performance Tuning and Optimization; High Availability and Disaster Recovery Options; Scheduling, Automation and Alerting; Data Movement; Upgrading and Migrating to SQL Server

About the Author

Mark Anderson is a data platform technical specialist for Microsoft in the UK working with its largest enterprise customers. He holds certifications in both the SQL Server and Oracle platforms and has trained Oracle DBAs in SQL Server administration.

James Fox is an independent consultant providing database administration, support, and consulting services to enterprise customers using primarily Oracle databases. He has delivered SQL Server training to experienced Oracle DBAs.

Christian Bolton is the Technical Director for Coeo Ltd., a Microsoft Gold Partner focused on large-scale and complex SQL Server projects in EMEA. He is a Microsoft Certified Architect and MVP for SQL Server.


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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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As an Oracle DBA starting to work with SQL Server I found the terminology defined quite well and especially the on the job sections are helpful in that they clarify the salient points quite well.
Excellent starting point for Oracle DBAs to understand the SQL Server database differences.
I find it great for reference in both explanations and diagrams.
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I can highly recommend this book, its is a clear and easy read allowing not only Oracle DBA's to get a firm foundation knowledge for SQL server but for cross technology managers like myself to have a comparable understanding of the technologies my teams need to manage.

The book structure is also structured in a way that you can focus on the areas of concern immediately without having to progress chapter to chapter.
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Excellent book for Oracle DBA who need to manage SS 14 Dec 2010
By Sandeep S. Bhatia - Published on Amazon.com
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This is an excellent resource for Oracle DBAs who have to manage SQL Server databases. The author understands an Oracle DBA's perspective of looking at the database and has explained the how-to for SS DB from that perspective. Understanding the architecture of a new database can be daunting, esp. if you are an Oracle DBA and know the importance of understanding the architecture. I have not found many books which do a good job at it.
The book is complete in the topics and can get an Oracle DBA or anyone who wants to manage a SS Database, to get to the job with the help of the understanding that is gained from this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Makes the understanding of SS2008 easier 29 May 2011
By Eric L. Yen - Published on Amazon.com
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I wanted to learn SS2008 quickly. This book presented the material well and made it easy. Comparisons to Oracle made the conversion to SS2008 smooth.
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A wish this book had been around years ago 9 Dec 2011
By Database Goddess - Published on Amazon.com
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A fellow DBA at my company and I have remarked over the years that it would be so great if there was a book for Oracle DBAs that explained the correspondence between commands and techniques for SQL Server versus Oracle. Now it's here so we ordered a copy. These days, most employers want you to take care of SQL Server databases as well as Oracle ones so this book fills an important need. I will update this review when I've finished the book. I'm only on Chapter five now but, so far, excellent.
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