This is the presentation I delivered at the latest BIWUG meeting. I also included a list of links underneath for people that want to know more about SQL Server.
Useful Links and Resources
For involuntary DBAs
- Important things for DBAs to consider by Paul Randal
- Top Tips for Effective Database Maintenance by Paul Randal
- Understanding Logging and Recovery in SQL Server by Paul Randal
- Understanding SQL Server Backups by Paul Randal
- SQL Server Setup checklist by Brent Ozar
Digging Deeper
- SQL MCM Readiness Videos on TechNet
- Blitz! Scripts for SQL Server Takeover by Brent Ozar
- SQL 2008 Diagnostic Queries by Glenn Berry
For SharePoint Folks
- SQL Server & SharePoint on TechNet
- Best practices for SQL Server 2008 in a SharePoint Server 2010 farm on TechNet
- Database Management (SharePoint 2010) on TechNet
- Database Maintenance for Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Products whitepaper
- SQL Aliases in the Real World on this blog
Interesting People To Follow
- Paul Randal (blog | twitter)
- Kimberly Tripp (blog| twitter)
- Brent Ozar (blog| twitter)
- Glenn Berry (blog| twitter)
Essential Blog List
Get help – fast!
- #sqlhelp on Twitter