Pro SQL Server 2008 Replication

With coverage of all common replication paradigms, this comprehensive guide for database administrators on how to implement a distributed database environment under SQL Server will be essential reading for anyone involved in replicating databases.

Pro SQL Server 2008 Replication is for Microsoft database developers and administrators who want to learn about the different types of replication and those best suited to SQL Server 2008. This book will also cover advanced topics like replication with heterogeneous databases, backup and recovery of replicated databases, database mirroring with replication, log shipping with replication, troubleshooting, plus optimization and tuning. Tools like tablediff, SQLCMD, DTA, SQL Profiler, and Replication Monitor will be discussed to demonstrate the different techniques used in monitoring, administering, and troubleshooting replication.

• Examines the detailed configuration and the internal workings of the different replication types using reallife scenarios
• Covers replication with database mirroring and troubleshooting

• Discusses replication administration using different tools

  Only book on its topic Comprehensive, soup-to-nuts coverage Author is Microsoft Certified Professional with a strong background in distributed database implementations

  Autorentext
  Sujoy Paul is a results-oriented database and software professional with extensive experience in different relational database management systems like MS SQL Server 2000, Sybase ASA, and Sybase ASE, data modeling, case-based tools like PowerDesigner, and coding and testing in demanding hi-tech environments. Sujoy's background includes expertise in database replication, with special interest in two-way replication, backup and recovery, performance and tuning, and troubleshooting. Sujoy has a demonstrated ability to provide training for replication and Microsoft certifications on design and administration of SQL Server 2000. Sujoy is a Microsoft Certified Professional (installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition). He is the author or coauthor of dozens of technical papers, including ""Replicating SQL Server 2000 across Heterogeneous Databases"" (SQLTeam.com, August 2003).

  Inhalt
  Replication Basics.- Types of Replication.- Configuring Snapshot Replication Using the GUI.- Configuring Snapshot Replication Using T-SQL.- Snapshot Generation.- Internals of Snapshot Replication.- Configuring Transactional Replication Using the GUI.- Configuring Transactional Replication Using T-SQL.- Internals of Transactional Replication.- Configuring Merge Replication Using the GUI.- Web Synchronization with Merge Replication.- Configuring Merge Replication Using T-SQL.- The Internals of Merge Replication.- Backup and Recovery of Snapshot and Transactional Replication.- Backup and Recovery of Merge Replication.- Optimizing Snapshot Replication.- Optimizing Transactional Replication.- Optimizing Merge Replication.- Heterogeneous Replication.