November 5, 2023 at 11:49 am
Please suggest me the best sql dba books in the world. It should explain each topic in full depth.
November 6, 2023 at 12:10 pm
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November 6, 2023 at 2:33 pm
So, probably not going to have a single book that explains "each topic in full depth".
I have two books that I've written, totaling about 1,300 pages between the two of them. One covers query tuning. The other covers execution plans. Yet, neither covers every topic "in full depth". There's always more depth. Always.
My recommendations are to get several books. First, Itzik Ben Gan's T-SQL book, a must. Peter Carter has an introductory book that's probably decent. Then, yeah, I'd suggest my two books on query tuning & execution plans. After that, there are books specializing in topics like Availability Groups, AWS, Azure, Query Store, all sorts of stuff. Get the ones that you need.
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SQL Server Query Performance Tuning
November 6, 2023 at 4:42 pm
something I wish I had studied earlier in my dba career is normalization; Either before or alongside studying the materials on using SQL server.
Also, hugely useful thing to watch if you are starting from zero experience: how to think like SQL server, video from Brent Ozar on youtube.
November 27, 2023 at 12:53 am
Database design books - college level
SQL server hand books - lots to choose from. Grant Fritchey has some!
Videos:
Brent Ozar videos / Pinal Dave - SQL authority / (Jonathan Kehayias / SQL skills.com)
SQL Server Database Administration Tips / Developer tips
MSSQLTips.com
DBASupport
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 am
Hey, that's really nice that you want to learn SQL deeply. Here are some book suggestions; maybe you'll like them.
1. Data System Concepts by Abraham Silberschatz
2. Designing Data-Intensive Applications By Martin Kleppmann
3. SQL Server 2022 Administration Inside Out by Randolph West, William Assaf, Sven Aelterman, and Mindy Curnutt.
4. Database Internals by Alex Petrov
Start with the database system concept because this book builds a core foundation for you.
Then next move to Designing Data-Intensive Application because this book is best for learning modern systems
Then, SQL Server 2022 Administration Inside Out, because this book teaches you configurations, turning backup, etc., and is the best for a hands-on practical guide.
Then finally move to Database Internals because this book gives you deep knowledge about how databases work under the hood.
I hope this will help you.
November 10, 2025 at 3:53 pm
thansk for suggestions
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