MS SQL Server Tutorials, Tools & More
Welcome to the Petri SQL Server Center! Check out our extensive tutorial articles on installing, managing, and troubleshooting MS SQL Server databases.
SQL Server Updates
[VIDEO] SQL Server 2008: The Powerhouse
Learn Microsoft's Data Platform Vision and new capabilites of SQL Server 2008.
Meet the Petri SQL Team: Sean & Jennifer McCown - The Midnight DBAs
Petri readers can now look forward to a wealth of SQL tutorials from Petri's newest authors: Sean & Jennifer McCown. With over 25 years of SQL experience between them, Sean, a SQL Server MVP and Jennifer bring their database expertise to the Petri community. Meet the McCown's here..
Top 4 Reasons to Move to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
In SQL Server 2008 R2, Microsoft introduces new technologies and capabilities specifically designed to make actionable intelligence accessible to all employees in the enterprise. But the real value of R2 really boils down to these four factors...
SQL Server Tutorials
How to Install SQL Server 2008
While a SQL Server 2008 installation is fairly straight forward, a little planning and background knowledge can ensure the a successful install. Microsoft SQL MVP Sean McCown shares his insight with the readers.
Troubleshooting a Slow Database Server: Is SQL Server the Cause?
Sean McCown, Microsoft SQL MVP, offers valuable insight on using Perfmon to determine if database slowness is being caused by SQL issues.
How to Create a Simple Backup Job in SQL Server
Because users don't want to manually backup their SQL databases every day, Sean McCown Microsoft SQL MVP, provides us with several ways to create a backup job in SQL Server 2008.
More SQL Server Insights from the Midnight DBA's
- How to Plan SQL Server Database Files
- How to Design and Build SQL Server Tables
- How to Manage SQL Server Database Files
- How to Design a Backup Strategy in SQL Server
- SQL Server Recovery Models
- Troubleshoot a Slow Database in SQL Server 2008
- How to Choose a SQL Server Authentication Mode
- How to Gain Exclusive Access to a SQL Server Database
Featured SQL Downloads
Download SQL Server 2008 R2
Unlock the breakthrough capabilities that will enable your organization to scale database operations with confidence, improve IT and developer efficiency, and enable highly scalable and well managed Business Intelligence.
SQL Server 2008 R2 Resource Kit
Comprehensive bundle of product specs, FAQs and whitepapers to get you started with your Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 implementation.
Tools for SQL Administrators
SQL Server 2008 Value Calculator
Considering a better data management solution? Do the Math on SQL Server value and you’ll see the efficiencies add up.
