This handbook for server administrators and others responsible for the operation and maintenance of Microsoft SQL servers provides handy reference material on many key tasks associated with the management of this popular database server product. Arranged for easy reference, chapters are collected in sections covering essential processes, management and security, data management, and optimization, maintenance, and recovery, and individual topics covered include implementing policy-based management, SQL Server 2012 security, using indexes, constraints, and partitions, and automating and maintaining SQL Server 2012. Chapters include illustrations and code examples. Stanek is a Microsoft MVP and an experienced programmer. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)