Pro SQL Server 2008 Administration is critical for database administrators seeking in-depth knowledge on administering SQL Server 2008. This book covers the impact of the new features available in SQL Server 2008 specifically targeted for database administrators, along with the tried-and-true advanced techniques required to support and maintain Microsoft SQL Server.

• Introduces new administration features of SQL Server 2008
• Shows how to manage a SQL Server 2008 database at professional level
• Provides guidance on performance optimization

What you’ll learn

• Take advantage of the new administrative features in SQL Server 2008
• Make intelligent decisions when choosing an installation or upgrade path
• Define and implement database policies to create a consistent, predictable environment throughout the organization
• Automate repetitive Tasks for increased productivity
• Create baseline monitors using Performance Monitor, Profiler, and System Dynamic Management views
• Identify and resolve long-running, I/O, and CPU-intensive queries

Who is this book for?

This book is for junior and seasoned database administrators who are looking to develop their knowledge and skill set in Microsoft SQL Server 2008.

About the Apress Pro Series

The Apress Pro series books are practical, professional tutorials to keep you on and moving up the professional ladder.

You have gotten the job, now you need to hone your skills in these tough competitive times. The Apress Pro series expands your skills and expertise in exactly the areas you need. Master the content of a Pro book, and you will always be able to get the job done in a professional development project. Written by experts in their field, Pro series books from Apress give you the hard–won solutions to problems you will face in your professional programming career.

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Git is the version control system developed by Linus Torvalds for Linux kernel development. It took the open source world by storm since its inception in 2005, and is used by small development shops and giants like Google, Red Hat, and IBM, and of course many open source projects.

• A book by Git experts to turn you into a Git expert
• Introduces the world of distributed version control
• Shows how to build a Git development workflow

What you’ll learn

• Use Git as a programmer or a project leader.
• Become a fluent Git user.
• Use distributed features of Git to the full.
• Acquire the ability to insert Git in the development workflow.
• Migrate programming projects from other SCMs to Git.
• Learn how to extend Git.

Who is this book for?

This book is for all open source developers: you are bound to encounter it somewhere in the course of your working life. Proprietary software developers will appreciate Git’s enormous scalability, since it is used for the Linux project, which comprises thousands of developers and testers.

About the Apress Pro Series

The Apress Pro series books are practical, professional tutorials to keep you on and moving up the professional ladder.

You have gotten the job, now you need to hone your skills in these tough competitive times. The Apress Pro series expands your skills and expertise in exactly the areas you need. Master the content of a Pro book, and you will always be able to get the job done in a professional development project. Written by experts in their field, Pro series books from Apress give you the hard–won solutions to problems you will face in your professional programming career.

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The SpringSource dm Server™ is a completely modular, OSGi-based Java server designed to run enterprise Java applications and Spring-powered applications with a new degree of flexibility and reliability. The SpringSource dm Server is based on the new SpringSource Dynamic Module Kernel™ (dm Kernel). The dm Kernel provides a module-based backbone for the server, which also harnesses the power of Spring, Apache Tomcat, and OSGi—based technologies.

Pro SpringSource dm Server™ is the first book available for learning how to develop and deploy modular applications to run on the new SpringSource dm Server 2.0 deployment platform, just released.

• This book covers everything you need from basic OSGi concepts to developing and deploying OSGi-based applications on the SpringSource dm Server.
• This book demonstrates how to migrate an existing web application from a standard WAR to a shared libraries WAR, a shared services WAR, and finally a web module.
• The topics in this book are introduced by complete and real–world examples that you can follow step by step. Instead of abstract descriptions on complex concepts, you will find live examples in this book.

What you’ll learn

• Understanding what OSGi is and why we need it
• Using Spring Dynamic Modules to develop OSGi–based applications
• An overview of the SpringSource dm Server
• Setting up and configuring the platform
• Developing OSGi bundles and web applications for the platform
• Tracing and monitoring applications running on the platform

Who is this book for?

This book is for Java developers and deployers who would like to develop modular Java applications using OSGi and deploy them to run on the SpringSource dm Server. You don’t need much experience to read this book. However, it assumes that you understand Spring Framework fundamentals and have experience developing Java applications.

About the Apress Pro Series

The Apress Pro series books are practical, professional tutorials to keep you on and moving up the professional ladder.

You have gotten the job, now you need to hone your skills in these tough competitive times. The Apress Pro series expands your skills and expertise in exactly the areas you need. Master the content of a Pro book, and you will always be able to get the job done in a professional development project. Written by experts in their field, Pro series books from Apress give you the hard–won solutions to problems you will face in your professional programming career.

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The Zend Framework is one of today’s most popular PHP–based web application development frameworks. Beginning Zend Framework is a beginner’s guide to learning and using the Zend Framework. It covers everything from the installation to the various features of the framework to get the reader up and running quickly.

What you’ll learn

• Install and configure the Zend Framework.
• Create your first Zend Framework web application.
• Explore controllers and actions, views, form creation, validation, and filtering.
• Build and access the database layer with Zend_Db.
• Develop a Send/Receive e–mail application using Zend_Mail.
• Integrate web services and feeds, and create and incorporate a search engine.
• Complete your web application by looking at performance optimization.

Who is this book for?

This book is for the beginning to intermediate Web developer who primarily uses PHP.

About the Apress Beginning Series

The Beginning series from Apress is the right choice to get the information you need to land that crucial entry–level job. These books will teach you a standard and important technology from the ground up because they are explicitly designed to take you from “novice to professional.” You’ll start your journey by seeing what you need to know—but without needless theory and filler. You’ll build your skill set by learning how to put together real–world projects step by step. So whether your goal is your next career challenge or a new learning opportunity, the Beginning series from Apress will take you there—it is your trusted guide through unfamiliar territory!