Microsoft SQL Server 7 DBA Survival Guide is organized into several parts that compromise the various jobs and tasks the DBA performs. Learn client/server computing and the role of the database administrator, how to plan and install/upgrading SQL Server, database operation, performance and tuning, and maintaining the shop. This book provides the knowledge and know-how to administer a SQL Server database. Through real-world insight and experience, you'll learn the tips, tricks, and suggestions you need to succeed as a DBA. Checklists and examples for SQL Server DBA tasks are provided, as well as conventions and naming standards. Also included is a section that looks into the tasks that make up a DBA's job description.