Pro SQL Server 2005 Replication (Definitive Guide) | 
 enlarge | Author: Sujoy Paul
Publisher: Apress
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 1016
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 7.2 x 2.2
ISBN: 1590596501
Dewey Decimal Number: 005
EAN: 9781590596500
ASIN: 1590596501
Publication Date: December 15, 2006
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Product Description
Replication is a way of copying and updating information in a database. This allows all users to see the same information and any changes made to it. Replication also duplicates the database across a number of computers so that, if one computer goes down, the information is not lost and can still be accessed. Pro SQL Server 2005 Replication, written by Sujoy Paul, a Microsoft Certified Professional for SQL Server, focuses on this most critical and complex of data management tasks. This book is for Microsoft database developers and administrators who want to learn about the different types of replication and those best suited to SQL Server 2005. The book will also delve into advanced topics like replication of SQL Server with heterogeneous databases, replication of different database objects like stored procedures, backup and recovery of replicated databases, plus performance and tuning. This book is an ideal read whether youre a novice or advanced replication user.
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 a great help May 28, 2008
I have never used any other SQL SERVER Replication books, so I can't compare it to anything else.
I needed a book for reference as I set up a large scale SQL replication enviornment. I have done it in Oracle, and was experience with SQL 2005, but never SQL replication.
This book gave me enough knowledge that I was able to accomplish some advanced replication. I highly recommend it for those, like me, that are new to SQL replication.
 Great for a Novice May 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been involved in administering a database working on several geographically-separated servers. Initially, we've been using IPSec protocol for connections between the servers. To connect the clients, we've been using stunnel, which is easier to manage and to route. We were planning to stop using IPSec and moving to stunnel entirely. But I had no idea how to make Microsoft SQL Server 2005 to synchronize using stunnel. Microsoft had no ready-to-use solution for this. Thanks to this book, I have found the answer. Although this book does not explicitly state how to use stunnel, but it had enough clues to make me able to figure out the answer. For our company, this book was worth its price.
Anyway, this book is for an entry-level administrator of the SQL Server 2005. It contains the most basic information, with lots of screenshots and explanations. This overall information is quite easy to understand. If you want something specific, for example a solution for a rare or a complicated problem, this book is not for you, you would better to go to a specified forum. But if you are a novice in replication, I highly recommend this book.
Novice to SQL Server and SQL Server replication in particular March 12, 2008
Coming from mostly an Oracle background, I needed to come upto speed quickly to work on some replication projects. Paul's book was just what the doctor ordered. It provided clear and concise coverage of all the key topics especially peer-to peer replication and Merge replication which were essential reads in my case. I would recommend this book to SQL Server and other DB products users as well, who are looking to work on SQL Server replication projects.
 Disaster! Stay away! The worst SQL Server related book I've ever read! February 18, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
There is nothing useful in this book. The author makes it more complicated than it actually is. I rather use the Books On-line or MSDN than this "book". It is unbelievable how he wrote almost 1000 pages without content actually saying anything worthy. Thru all the book you can see the author's ego say: "I am so pro and I worked so hard to find the answers, so don't be naive dear reader, I won't give you any of those answers." Well, thank you for that dear author.
I regret I spent my time and money on this ... so called "book".
A Very Good book on the subject May 25, 2007
I found this book to be very usefull as it enables one to very quickly understand the concepts of replication and implement a solution quickly.
This a comprehensive single source of information and there is no need to go through multiple manuals/books to design, implement and maintain replication solutions.
The first three chapters cover the basics very well and comprehensively.
I also found the presntation of each replication method in configuring and internals chapters to be extremely useful. This way I can easily set up and get my replication going by refering to the configuring chapter and if required I can refer to the internals chapter for advanced understanding.
The screen shots are a bit difficult to read. I understand that increasing the size of the of the screen shots will increase the number of pages, however the book then could have been published in two volumes.
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