SQL Server 2000 for Experienced DBA's

What a great reference for DBAs who need to support SQL Server. This is one book that was actually fairly easy to read from cover to cover (given the subject matter), but could also be quite easily used as a reference manual. "Configure and manage SQL Server 2000 for peak performance and high availability using the undocumented administrative and troubleshooting techniques offered inside this focused reference. The book explains how to maximize built-in administrative tools, develop maintenance plans to prevent downtime, and optimize overall system performance. Concise and practical, this essential resource will save you hundreds of hours of troubleshooting time."--Jacket SQL Server guru Brian Knight will save you plenty of time and money in labor, frustration, and SQL Server downtime. Provides undocumented troubleshooting tips and tricks and is a quick reference on system administrative functions essential for DBAs. Explains architecture, optimization techniques, automation, management, security, and more. This guide offers advanced advice on tuning the server, optimizing administration tasks through automation, and deploying SQL server in the Enterprise environment.