Reference/n00b book on SQL 2005 1

[Knackster]

Good morning!

TGIF!

I have several small sql 2000 servers that just run. Never any problems.

Well....
We have finally outgrown our main sql 2000 hardware running great plains and we are getting a dedicated sql server to combine all of our db's on:
BES, GP, and a couple of dedicated db's.

Being that this is a fresh install, I want to do it right the first time.

I am looking for a great starter book and reference book for sql 2005, hopefully something like Mark Minasi and his 2003 server books.

Thanks guys

Chris
IT Manager
Houston, Texas

 

[AlexCuse]

I am a big fan of 'Inside SQL Server XXXX' by Kalen Delany for internals. Check out the whole 'Inside SQL Server 2005' series for 2005-specific stuff. Top 4 items on this list

If you are looking for a T-SQL book, 'The Gurus Guide to Transact-SQL' by Ken Henderson is IMO the best there is.

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[AlexCuse]

There's also a good faq's here on books: faq183-3324

Hope this helps,

Alex

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[Knackster]

Thanks Alex,

I'll check those out.

Chris
IT Manager
Houston, Texas