This book will prepare DBAs for upcoming changes in SQL Server 2005 and provides the essential skills required to minimize the surprises when SQL Server 2005 is released. This book will be based on SQL Server 2005 Beta 3 and will be released before the final product. Topics covered include SQL Server 2005 new features, enhancements, re-alignment of existing features, new tools and support for new technologies, each from the DBA's perspective.