SQL Server 2019 Administrator's Guide provides a complete walkthrough of administering, managing, and optimizing SQL Server 2019. You'll gain the expertise needed to implement secure and efficient database solutions suitable for enterprise-scale environments. This book systematically explores the tools, techniques, and best practices essential to mastering SQL Server 2019. What this Book will help me do Optimize database queries and design using indexing techniques to resolve performance issues effectively. Implement robust backup and recovery mechanisms following advanced security policies. Utilize SQL Server 2019 tools for automation in monitoring, maintaining, and managing health checks. Integrate SQL Server with Azure for Big Data processing and scalability. Set up highly available and stable Always-On environments for enterprise databases. Author(s) Marek Chmel and Vladimír Mužný are seasoned database administrators with years of hands-on experience in SQL Server and database infrastructure. Their collaborative writing approach emphasizes real-world scenarios and examples that make technical concepts accessible. With accolades in professional database education and a passion for teaching, they provide a guiding hand through complex database subjects. Who is it for? This book is ideal for database administrators, developers, and IT professionals who seek to enhance their expertise with SQL Server 2019. Readers should have a basic understanding of database principles and familiarity with prior versions of SQL Server. Whether you're stepping into advanced administration or seeking to fine-tune your enterprise database infrastructure, this book is tailored for you.

In "Hands-On Data Science with SQL Server 2017," you will discover how to implement end-to-end data analysis workflows, leveraging SQL Server's robust capabilities. This book guides you through collecting, cleaning, and transforming data, querying for insights, creating compelling visualizations, and even constructing predictive models for sophisticated analytics. What this Book will help me do Grasp the essential data science processes and how SQL Server supports them. Conduct data analysis and create interactive visualizations using Power BI. Build, train, and assess predictive models using SQL Server tools. Integrate SQL Server with R, Python, and Azure for enhanced functionality. Apply best practices for managing and transforming big data with SQL Server. Author(s) Marek Chmel and Vladimír Mužný bring their extensive experience in data science and database management to this book. Marek is a seasoned database specialist with a strong background in SQL, while Vladimír is known for his instructional expertise in analytics and data manipulation. Together, they focus on providing actionable insights and practical examples tailored for data professionals. Who is it for? This book is an ideal resource for aspiring and seasoned data scientists, data analysts, and database professionals aiming to deepen their expertise in SQL Server for data science workflows. Beginners with fundamental SQL knowledge will find it a guided entry into data science applications. It is especially suited for those who aim to implement data-driven solutions in their roles while leveraging SQL's capabilities.