Microsoft SQL Server 2017 on Linux

Book Description 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

Content

Chapter 1. SQL Server on Linux: Getting Started
Chapter 2. How SQL Server on Linux Works
Chapter 3. Linux for the SQL Server Professional
Chapter 4. SQL Server Configuration
Chapter 5. SQL Server Query Tuning and Optimization
Chapter 6. New Query Processing Features
Chapter 7. High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Chapter 8. Security