This comprehensive guide for SQL Server DBAs has been updated for SQL Server 2019. Author Peter Carter includes coverage of new features such as Memory-optimized TempDB Metadata, and Always Encrypted with Secure Enclaves. Other new content includes coverage of Query Store, resumable index operations, installation on Linux, and containerized SQL.

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Author: Peter Carter
Publisher: Apress
Date: October 2019
Pages: 940
ISBN: 978-1484250884
Print: 1484250885
Kindle: B07ZC1XC9Z
Audience: SQL Server DBAs
Level: Intermediate
Category: Database

Topics covered include:

• Install and configure SQL Server on Windows through the GUI and with PowerShell 
• Install and configure SQL Server on Linux and in Containers
• Optimize tables through in-memory OLTP, table partitioning, and the creation of indexes
• Secure and encrypt data to protect against embarrassing data breaches
• Ensure 24x7x365 access through high-availability and disaster recovery features
• Back up your data to ensure against loss, and recover data when needed
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as database consistency checks  
• Troubleshoot and solve performance problems in SQL queries and in the database engine 

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