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Microsoft SQL Server is a powerful relational database engine, widely used to store and maintain data in Enterprises of various levels – be they small, medium, or large. SQL Server delivers a rich set of integrated services and reporting features that enable you to do more with your data such as query, search, synchronize, report, and analyze. SQL Server 2008 R2 accelerates the capabilities to scale database operations and is a highly scalable data platform.

This practical cookbook will show you the advanced administration techniques for managing and administering a scalable and high-performance SQL Server 2008 R2 system. It contains over 85 practical, task-based, and immediately useable recipes covering a wide range of advanced administration techniques for administering a high-performance SQL Server 2008 R2 system and solving specific administration problems. It shows how the SQL Server 2008 R2 system can be taken further.

Packed with reusable, real-world recipes, the book starts by providing an overview of the server and specialized editions of SQL Server 2008 R2 technologies, features, and solutions. Next it covers database administration and management principles with real-world examples. The book then dives deep into topics such as administration of core Business Intelligence Services, management of core SQL Server 2008 R2 technologies, availability, security, and programmability, implementing new manageability features and practices, and maintenance and monitoring, amongst others.

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Microsoft Data Protection Manager (DPM) 2010 is a backup and recovery solution that provides continuous data protection of the Windows environment and file servers to seamlessly integrated disk, tape, and cloud storage.

This practical, step-by-step tutorial will show you how to effectively back up your business data using Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2010 and how to plan, deploy, install, configure, and troubleshoot Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2010 as a standalone product. The book focuses on Microsoft best practices as well as the author’s own real-world experience with Data Protection Manager.

The book starts by providing an overview of DPM and the relevant planning that is required for your backup needs, before moving on to installing DPM. Then it dives deep into topics such as DPM Administrator console and Task Areas, configuring DPM to function, configuring DPM backup on servers, backing up critical applications, recovery options, and DPM offsite backup and recovery, amongst others.

A practical guide to using Data Protection Manager 2010 as your backup and recovery solution

What you will learn from this book :

• Learn how to develop a backup solution strategy
• Install, configure, and administer Data Protection Manager 2010 effectively
• Learn how to back up and perform bare metal recovery of Windows servers using Data Protection Manager Download Now »

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If you’re familiar with JIRA for issue tracking, bug tracking, and other uses, you know it can sometimes be tricky to set up and manage. In this concise book, software toolsmith Matt Doar clarifies some of the more confusing aspects by answering difficult and frequently asked questions about JIRA administration.

Practical JIRA Administration shows you how JIRA is intended to be used, making it an ideal supplement to the extensive documentation already available. The book’s chapters are loosely connected, so you can go straight to the information that best serves your needs.

• Understand the difference between JIRA groups and JIRA project roles
• Discover what JIRA schemes do, and learn how to maintain them
• Use a consistent configuration approach to help you use JIRA as a platform
• Create a workflow from scratch
• Add, modify, and deactivate users
• Prepare for a JIRA upgrade, and troubleshoot if necessary
• Get remote access to JIRA via email, SQL, REST, and other methods

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Groups Versus Roles
Chapter 2 Resolved, Resolution, and Resolution Date
Chapter 3 Understanding Schemes Download Now »

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Your comprehensive, one-volume guide to planning, deployment, and administration.

Get the critical information you need to build and manage a network with Windows Small Business Server 2011. This essential, single-volume reference delivers detailed guidance to the features, capabilities, and components offered in both the Standard and Premium Editions. Gain the real-world insights, workarounds, and troubleshooting tactics you need for on-the-job results.

Discover how to:

• Plan network infrastructure by evaluating your organization’s business needs
• Build a fault-tolerant and cost-effective network
• Use virtualization with Hyper-V™ virtualization to install and manage your network efficiently
• Migrate an existing network from Small Business Server 2003 or later
• Manage file storage, and configure disks for data integrity and redundancy
• Configure email and SMTP with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010
• Organize and centralize security administration through Group Policy preferences
• Set up remote access through the web portal or with a VPN
• Tune your system to its optimum performance level

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Your One-Stop Reference for VMware vSphere AutomationIf you manage vSphere in a Windows environment, automating routine tasks can save you time and increase efficiency. VMware vSphere PowerCLI is a set of pre-built commands based on Windows PowerShell that is designed to help you automate vSphere processes involving virtual machines, datacenters, storage, networks, and more. This detailed guide—using a practical, task-based approach and real-world examples—shows you how to get the most out of PowerCLI’s handy cmdlets.

Learn how to:

• Automate vCenter Server and ESX/ESX(i) Server deployment and configuration
• Create and configure virtual machines and use vApps
• Secure, back up, and restore your virtual machines
• Monitor, audit, and report the status of your vSphere environment
• Use the PowerCLI SDK, PowerWF Studio, and vEcoShell
• Schedule and view automation
• Add a GUI front end to your scripts

About the Author
Luc Dekens, VMware vExpert, has worked with operating systems for over 20 years and now focuses on virtualization, particularly platforms produced by VMware. He blogs about PowerCLI and the vSphere SDK at www.lucd.info. Download Now »

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Guidance for administrators, content managers and web publishers on using Drupal for content management

Start building and managing web sites with the open-source content management system Drupal 7 and this in-depth guide. Whether you’re new to Drupal or migrating from another system, you’ll find the tips and techniques you need to understand Drupal, create a new web site, or manage an existing one. Learn how to create, modify, and delete items-and much more-with the detailed tutorials in this step-by-step guide.

• Teaches you how to use a Drupal site, as well as how to set up, configure, and customize a new site, including obtaining code and deploying it to a server
• Covers advanced topics like multilingual content management, publishing workflows, or Views and Panels
• Shows you how to work with Drupal 7′s new fields and custom content types

Get on the Drupal bandwagon with this complete guide.

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Finally, a solid reference for Webmasters on Drupal

Web content management systems (CMS) are hot, and the flexible and powerful open source Drupal is one of the most popular. Download Now »