Praise for Administrator's Guide to SQL Server 2005

"Buck Woody's new book will help new and experienced users alike in getting productive with SQL Server 2005 quickly. His special attention to security and performance make this an exceptional reference that is sure to remain relevant for some time."

Chip Andrews, CISSP, MCDBA,
Director of Research and Development Special Ops Security, Inc.

"SQL 2005 is the most exciting upgrade to come out of Redmond in years; this book will help you get up and running quickly to take full advantage of it! If you are looking for a book about upgrading to SQL 2005, look no further, this one is all you need. It gives you all you need to take advantage of everything SQL 2005 has to offer, and that is a lot!"

Doug Ellis, Area Technical Manager, Cognos

"Buck Woody provides insight into administering SQL Server 2005 that all developers and database administrators will find useful; the book assumes very little knowledge by providing 'DBA 101' sections which will not alienate the experienced reader while providing the necessary introduction to topics for those less experienced."

Doug Holland, Visual C# MVP, Precision Objects

"SQL Server 2005 is a landmark release and this title does an awesome job of hitting everything new in SQL 2005. It covers new and improved administration tools, and contains an overview of Notification Services, SQL Server Service Broker, Reporting Services, Integration Services, and Analysis Services. As a result, you'll be able to work on your own SQL Server 2005 solutions quickly and painlessly. Ultimately, this book provides you with a starting point, a roadmap, and then the tools and knowledge to exploit this powerful new database server to its fullest power. So, start your computer and get ready to learn SQL Server 2005!"

Alexzander N. Nepomnjashiy, SQL Server DBA,
NeoSystems NorthWest

"A solid introduction to administering SQL 2005. The 'DBA 101' sections provide useful tips for the new DBA, good review for the experienced DBA, and the 101 label enables the seasoned DBA to skip basic material and jump ahead to where the REAL action is…. Buck's conversational writing style makes this an enjoyable and refreshing contrast to the majority of tech books written these days."

Brad Russell, MCDBA, Visionary Integration Professionals