Understanding SQL Server Best Practices for SharePoint 2013 (SharePoint Solution Series Book 19) (English Edition)

SharePoint 2013 may be installed and configured using either SQL Server 2008 R2 or SQL Server 2012. Many times SharePoint Administrators and SharePoint Developers overlook SQL Server in a SharePoint environment. It is there, it functions, and it’s a black-box to many. SQL Server is essential to a productive SharePoint farm as that’s where 90% of the content, configurations, settings, etc. are stored. Without SQL Server, there is no SharePoint.

This guide discusses the recommended procedures and settings for managing SQL Server for SharePoint.