Chapter Essentials
SQL Server Configuration Manager The SSCM is the utility of choice for service management in SQL Server. Use it to change service accounts, modify startup parameters, and stop or start a SQL Server service.
SQL Server Management Studio SSMS is the core administration tool for the SQL Server environment. You can perform tasks from creating databases to building stored procedures right inside of this tool. Additionally, you can script out administrative tasks so you can both learn the scripting code and automate it with jobs and other automation techniques.
SQL Server Business Intelligence Development Studio BIDS is used for Integration Services, Analysis Services, and Reporting Services. The most common use for a core DBA is ...
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