Reviews for Sybase DBA Survival Guide

1. Good Dba Book

   Rated 4 out of 5 stars, March 12th, 2000

   This is quite a good book and explains the basics as well as some more advanced features of sybase. It does have a handy little detactable cheat sheet of common commands in front cover. It doesn't mention any virtual tools which I think is a good thing but gives raw sql commands. The only fault: it does not once mention Linux install base, but there is enough info to muddle through.

2. Handy reference guide for routine or upgrade functions.

   Rated 4 out of 5 stars, August 12th, 1999

   Good book for beginning Sybase DBA.

   Text has bolded blocks highlighting useful tips and warnings.

   Excellant reference book to have during upgrade from Sybase 10 to 11.

3. "SYBASE SQL SERVER 11 UNLEASHED" with a different cover?

   Rated 3 out of 5 stars, April 12th, 1999

   Among others, I purchased this book along with "SYBASE SQL SERVER 11 UNLEASHED". I was amazed to find that both books contain largely the exact same text. Not almost the same words but EXACTLY the same text. Either book is useful by it's self however, there is no point in purchasing them both. While I am a dedicated follower of the "UNLEASHED" series, I was very disappointed in the publisher this time.

4. This book is a Swiss Army Knife for the Sybase DBA

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, September 12rd, 1998

   Sybase Sql Server 11 Dba Survival Guide is now the one book I take with me instead of the 4 or 5 books I have carried before. All of the essentials are here. I also like the tips and tricks that the author has put in. Much of this info can be found in the product manuals but is very hard to extract. This book has it right where I need it -- all in one place.