The chapters on database recovery are very extensive. It is not assumed that the reader is intimately familiar with the structure of databases, and there are plenty of explanations of the concepts of relational databases and the problems with backing them up. Oracle, Sybase, DB2, SQL Server, Exchange, PostgreSQL, and MySQL are all covered, sometimes with multiple back-up solutions.
A companion website is provided at backupcentral to cover additional material that didn't make it into the book as well as detailing changes that have happened since publication. A searchable online Safari version is also offered for a 45-day free trial.
Backup & Recovery is clearly written and is full of excellent advice and information. If you need to be able to get your system up and running quickly after a disaster, you need this book.
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