New releases get two thumbs up  Until recently, the number of
books on Microsoft's SQL Server was small. One of several new
volumes filling this void is the Microsoft SQL Server DBA
Survival Guide. Authors Orryn Sledge and Mark Spenik approach
SQL Server from the database administrator's (DBA's) point of
view. This book is not about writing SQL code or developing
applications, but it's for anyone who has to install, configure,
and maintain a SQL Server database in a production environment.
The authors draw on their experience to produce a true survival
guide. The book emphasizes what to do and how to get it done and
gives users what they need. The theory can wait for another time
and another book.  For anyone contemplating the Microsoft class
or certification exam on SQL Server Database Administration,
this book is a great resource. It covers a lot of the course
material, but with a different emphasis and more real-world
examples, hints, and tips.  The DBA's role changed with the
introduction of client/server