This book is a valuable technical resource that outlines the best practices and procedures for deploying SQL Server 7.0 in an enterprise environment. This book covers key planning and deployment issues, beginning with assembling an effective deployment team, and it provides detailed documentation and sample code that database administrators can use to implement SQL Server 7.0. Based on the real-world experiences of Microsoft solution provider partners and Microsoft Consulting Services, it's like having a consultant by your side to help you anticipate and satisfy your current and future enterprise database needs.