Pro Sql Server On Linux

Get SQL Server up and running on the Linux operating system and containers. No database professional managing or developing SQL Server on Linux will want to be without this deep and authoritative guide by one of the most respected experts on SQL Server in the industry. Get an inside look at how SQL Server for Linux works through the eyes of an engineer on the team that made it possible. Microsoft SQL Server is one of the leading database platforms in the industry, and SQL Server 2017 offers developers and administrators the ability to run a database management system on Linux, offering proven support for enterprise-level features and without onerous licensing terms. Organizations invested in Microsoft and open source technologies are now able to run a unified database platform across all their operating system investments. Organizations are further able to take full advantage of containerization through popular platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes. Pro SQL Server on Linux walks you through installing and configuring SQL Server on the Linux platform. The author is one of the principal architects of SQL Server for Linux, and brings a corresponding depth of knowledge that no database professional or developer on Linux will want to be without. Throughout this book are internals of how SQL Server on Linux works including an in depth look at the innovative architecture. The book covers day-to-day management and troubleshooting, including diagnostics and monitoring, the use of containers to manage deployments, and the use of self-tuning and the in-memory capabilities. Also covered are performance capabilities, high availability, and disaster recovery along with security and encryption. The book covers the product-specific knowledge to bring SQL Server and its powerful features to life on the Linux platform, including coverage of containerization through Docker and Kubernetes. What You'll Learn Learn about the history and internal of the unique SQL Server on Linux architecture. Install and configure Microsoft’s flagship database product on the Linux platform Manage your deployments using container technology through Docker and Kubernetes Know the basics of building databases, the T-SQL language, and developing applications against SQL Server on LinuxUse tools and features to diagnose, manage, and monitor SQL Server on LinuxScale your application by learning the performance capabilities of SQL ServerDeliver high availability and disaster recovery to ensure business continuity Secure your database from attack, and protect sensitive data through encryption Take advantage of powerful features such as Failover Clusters, Availability Groups, In-Memory Support, and SQL Server’s Self-Tuning Engine Learn how to migrate your database from older releases of SQL Server and other database platforms such as Oracle and PostgreSQLBuild and maintain schemas, and perform management tasks from both GUI and command line Who This Book Is For Developers and IT professionals who are new to SQL Server and wish to configure it on the Linux operating system. This book is also useful to those familiar with SQL Server on Windows who want to learn the unique aspects of managing SQL Server on the Linux platform and Docker containers. Readers should have a grasp of relational database concepts and be comfortable with the SQL language.

Get SQL server up and running on the Linux operating system and containers. No database professional managing or developing SQL server on Linux will want to be without this deep and authoritative guide by one of the most respected experts on SQL server in the industry. Get an inside look at how SQL server for Linux works through the eyes of an engineer on the team that made it possible. Microsoft SQL Server is one of the leading database platforms in the industry, and SQL Server 2017 offers developers and administrators the ability to run a database management system on Linux, offering proven support for enterprise-level features and without onerous licensing terms. Organizations invested in Microsoft and open source technologies are now able to run a unified database platform across all their operating system investments. Organizations are further able to take full advantage of containerization through popular platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes. "Pro SQL Server on Linux" walks you through installing and configuring SQL Server on the Linux platform. The author is one of the principal architects of SQL Server for Linux, and brings a corresponding depth of knowledge that no database professional or developer on Linux will want to be without. The book covers day-to-day management and troubleshooting, including diagnostics and monitoring, the use of containers to manage deployments, and the use of self-tuning and the in-memory capabilities. Also covered are performance capabilities, high availability, and disaster recovery along with security and encryption. The book covers the product-specific knowledge to bring SQL Server and its powerful features to life on the Linux platform, including coverage of containerization through Docker and Kubernetes. What you'll learn: Install and configure Microsoft's flagship database product on the Linux platform ; Manage your deployments using container technology through Docker and Kubernetes ; Know the basics of building databases, the T-SQL language, and developing applications against SQL Server on Linux ; Use tools and features to diagnose, manage, and monitor SQL Server on Linux ; Scale your application by learning the performance capabilities of SQL Server ; Deliver high availability and disaster recovery to ensure business continuity ; Secure your database from attack, and protect sensitive data through encryption ; Take advantage of powerful features such as Failover Clusters, Availability Groups, In-Memory Support, and SQL Server's Self-Tuning Engine ; Build and maintain schemas and perform management tasks from both GUI and command line.

Use this comprehensive guide for the SQL Server DBA, covering all that practicing database administrators need to know to get their daily work done. Updated for SQL Server 2019, this edition includes coverage of new features such as Memory-optimized TempDB Metadata, and Always Encrypted with Secure Enclaves. Other new content includes coverage of Query Store, resumable index operations, installation on Linux, and containerized SQL. Pro SQL Server 2019 Administration takes DBAs on a journey that begins with planning their SQL Server deployment and runs through installing and configuring the instance, administering and optimizing database objects, and ensuring that data is secure and highly available. Finally, readers will learn how to perform advanced maintenance and tuning techniques. This book teaches you to make the most of new SQL Server 2019 functionality, including Data Discovery and Classification. The book promotes best-practice installation, shows how to configure for scalability and high workloads, and demonstrates the gamut of database-level maintenance tasks such as index maintenance, database consistency checks, and table optimizations. What You Will LearnInstall and configure SQL Server on Windows through the GUI and with PowerShell Install and configure SQL Server on Linux and in ContainersOptimize tables through in-memory OLTP, table partitioning, and the creation of indexes Secure and encrypt data to protect against embarrassing data breaches Ensure 24x7x365 access through high-availability and disaster recovery features Back up your data to ensure against loss, and recover data when needed Perform routine maintenance tasks such as database consistency checks Troubleshoot and solve performance problems in SQL queries and in the database engine Who This Book Is For SQL Server DBAs who manage on-premise installations of SQL Server. This book is also useful for DBAs who wish to learn advanced features such as Query Store, Extended Events, Distributed Replay, and Policy-Based Management, or those who need to install SQL Server in a variety of environments.

Bring the performance and security of SQL Server to LinuxAbout This Book* Design and administer your SQL Server solution on the open source Linux platform* Install, configure, and fine-tune your database application for maximum performance* An easy-to-follow guide teaching you how to implement various SQL Server CTP 2.x offerings on Linux-from installation to administrationWho This Book Is ForThis book is for the Linux users who want to learn SQL Server on their favorite Linux distributions. It is not important if you are experienced database user or a beginner as we are starting from scratch. However, it is recommended that you have basic knowledge about relational models. More advanced readers can pick the chapters of their interest and study specific topics immediately. Users from Windows platform can also benefit from this book to expand their frontiers and become equally efficient on both platforms.What You Will Learn* Install and set up SQL Server CTP 2.x on Linux* Create and work with database objects using SQL Server on Linux* Configure and administer SQL Server on Linux-based systems* Create and restore database back-ups* Protect sensitive data using the built-in cryptographic features* Optimize query execution using indexes* Improve query execution time by more than 10x using in-memory OLTP* Track row-versioning using temporal tablesIn DetailMicrosoft's launch of SQL Server on Linux has made SQL Server a truly versatile platform across different operating systems and data-types, both on-premise and on-cloud.This book is your handy guide to setting up and implementing your SQL Server solution on the open source Linux platform. You will start by understanding how SQL Server can be installed on supported and unsupported Linux distributions. Then you will brush up your SQL Server skills by creating and querying database objects and implementing basic administration tasks to support business continuity, including security and performance optimization. This book will also take you beyond the basics and highlight some advanced topics such as in-memory OLTP and temporal tables.By the end of this book, you will be able to recognize and utilize the full potential of setting up an efficient SQL Server database solution in your Linux environment.Style and approachThis book follows a step-by-step approach to teach readers the concepts of SQL Server on Linux using the bash command line and SQL programming language trough examples which can easily be adapted and applied in your own solutions.

Here is a practical guide for analyzing and troubleshooting SQL Server performance using wait statistics. Learn to identify precisely why your queries are running slowly. Measure the amount of time consumed by each bottleneck so that you can focus attention on making the largest improvements first. This edition is updated to cover analysis of wait statistics inside Query Store, the CXCONSUMER wait event, and to be current with SQL Server 2019. Whether you are new to wait statistics, or already familiar with them, this book provides a deeper understanding on how wait statistics are generated and what they can mean for your SQL Server instance’s performance. Pro SQL Server 2019 Wait Statistics goes beyond the most common wait types into the more complex and performance-threatening wait types. You’ll learn about per-query wait statistics and session-based wait statistics, and the types of problems they each can help you solve. The different wait types are categorized by their area of impact, including CPU, IO, Lock, and many more. The book presents clear examples to help you gain practical knowledge of why and how specific wait times increase or decrease, and how they impact your SQL Server’s performance. After reading this book you won’t want to be without the valuable information that wait statistics provide regarding where you should be spending your limited tuning time to maximize performance and value to your business. What You'll Learn Identify resource bottlenecks in a running SQL Server instance Locate wait statistics information inside DMVs and Query Store Analyze the root cause of sub-optimal performance Diagnose I/O contention and locking contention Benchmark SQL Server performance Lower the wait time of the most popular wait types Who This Book Is For Database administrators who want to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, those who want to learn more about how the SQL Server engine accesses and uses resources inside SQL Server, and administrators concerned with achieving—and knowing they have achieved—optimal performance

Get up to speed on the game-changing developments in SQL Server 2019. No longer just a database engine, SQL Server 2019 is cutting edge with support for machine learning (ML), big data analytics, Linux, containers, Kubernetes, Java, and data virtualization to Azure. This is not a book on traditional database administration for SQL Server. It focuses on all that is new for one of the most successful modernized data platforms in the industry. It is a book for data professionals who already know the fundamentals of SQL Server and want to up their game by building their skills in some of the hottest new areas in technology. SQL Server 2019 Revealed begins with a look at the project's team goal to integrate the world of big data with SQL Server into a major product release. The book then dives into the details of key new capabilities in SQL Server 2019 using a “learn by example” approach for Intelligent Performance, security, mission-critical availability, and features for the modern developer. Also covered are enhancements to SQL Server 2019 for Linux and gain a comprehensive look at SQL Server using containers and Kubernetes clusters. The book concludes by showing you how to virtualize your data access with Polybase to Oracle, MongoDB, Hadoop, and Azure, allowing you to reduce the need for expensive extract, transform, and load (ETL) applications. You will then learn how to take your knowledge of containers, Kubernetes, and Polybase to build a comprehensive solution called Big Data Clusters, which is a marquee feature of 2019. You will also learn how to gain access to Spark, SQL Server, and HDFS to build intelligence over your own data lake and deploy end-to-end machine learning applications. What You Will LearnImplement Big Data Clusters with SQL Server, Spark, and HDFS Create a Data Hub with connections to Oracle, Azure, Hadoop, and other sourcesCombine SQL and Spark to build a machine learning platform for AI applicationsBoost your performance with no application changes using Intelligent PerformanceIncrease security of your SQL Server through Secure Enclaves and Data ClassificationMaximize database uptime through online indexing and Accelerated Database RecoveryBuild new modern applications with Graph, ML Services, and T-SQL Extensibility with JavaImprove your ability to deploy SQL Server on Linux Gain in-depth knowledge to run SQL Server with containers and KubernetesKnow all the new database engine features for performance, usability, and diagnosticsUse the latest tools and methods to migrate your database to SQL Server 2019Apply your knowledge of SQL Server 2019 to Azure Who This Book Is For IT professionals and developers who understand the fundamentals of SQL Server and wish to focus on learning about the new, modern capabilities of SQL Server 2019. The book is for those who want to learn about SQL Server 2019 and the new Big Data Clusters and AI feature set, support for machine learning and Java, how to run SQL Server with containers and Kubernetes, and increased capabilities around Intelligent Performance, advanced security, and high availability.

Essential Microsoft® SQL Server® 2017 installation, configuration, and management techniques for Linux Foreword by Kalen Delaney, Microsoft SQL Server MVP This comprehensive guide shows, step-by-step, how to set up, configure, and administer SQL Server 2017 on Linux for high performance and high availability. Written by a SQL Server expert and respected author, Microsoft SQL Server 2017 on Linux teaches valuable Linux skills to Windows-based SQL Server professionals. You will get clear coverage of both Linux and SQL Server and complete explanations of the latest features, tools, and techniques. The book offers clear instruction on adaptive query processing, automatic tuning, disaster recovery, security, and much more. •Understand how SQL Server 2017 on Linux works•Install and configure SQL Server on Linux•Run SQL Server on Docker containers•Learn Linux Administration•Troubleshoot and tune query performance in SQL Server•Learn what is new in SQL Server 2017•Work with adaptive query processing and automatic tuning techniques•Implement high availability and disaster recovery for SQL Server on Linux•Learn the security features available in SQL Server

Access detailed content and examples on Azure SQL, a set of cloud services that allows for SQL Server to be deployed in the cloud. This book teaches the fundamentals of deployment, configuration, security, performance, and availability of Azure SQL from the perspective of these same tasks and capabilities in SQL Server. This distinct approach makes this book an ideal learning platform for readers familiar with SQL Server on-premises who want to migrate their skills toward providing cloud solutions to an enterprise market that is increasingly cloud-focused. If you know SQL Server, you will love this book. You will be able to take your existing knowledge of SQL Server and translate that knowledge into the world of cloud services from the Microsoft Azure platform, and in particular into Azure SQL. This book provides information never seen before about the history and architecture of Azure SQL. Author Bob Ward is a leading expert with access to and support from the Microsoft engineering team that built Azure SQL and related database cloud services. He presents powerful, behind-the-scenes insights into the workings of one of the most popular database cloud services in the industry. What You Will LearnKnow the history of Azure SQLDeploy, configure, and connect to Azure SQLChoose the correct way to deploy SQL Server in AzureMigrate existing SQL Server instances to Azure SQLMonitor and tune Azure SQL’s performance to meet your needsEnsure your data and application are highly availableSecure your data from attack and theft Who This Book Is For This book is designed to teach SQL Server in the Azure cloud to the SQL Server professional. Anyone who operates, manages, or develops applications for SQL Server will benefit from this book. Readers will be able to translate their current knowledge of SQL Server—especially of SQL Server 2019—directly to Azure. This book is ideal for database professionals looking to remain relevant as their customer base moves into the cloud.