InstallingSQLServer2008•Chapter2 77 Database Instances, Files, Locations, Filegroups, and Performance A SQL Server database instance is a collection of user and system databases ˛ with a copy of the SQL Server binaries. ˛ Data files contain data and database objects such as tables and indexes. Log files contain the transaction log for recovering the database. Filegroups are structures by which administrators logically organize data ˛ files to optimize performance. 78 Chapter2•InstallingSQLServer2008 Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions Q: How much time should I invest in planning for the SQL Server 2008 upgrade? A: The answer is, how much time and money can you afford if the upgrade is not successful? Careful planning and testing not only guarantees a successful upgrade, but it is also an opportunity for you and your team to become experienced in the various SQL Server 2008 products and features before going to production. Q: How should I prepare for the upgrade process? A: First run the SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Advisor to identify any issues and provide guidance on resolving any problems. Rehearsing the upgrade process on a test environment repeatedly for several weeks prior to the upgrade will provide confidence in the basic procedures. The testing of the backup and recovery scenarios is an opportunity to train less experienced individuals. Training and building a team benefit the upgrade investment. Q: What business requirements should drive the upgrade process? A: The customer’s budget and sensitivity to application database outage are the key drivers to the upgrade process. The amount of downtime will steer the selection process toward upgrading a database instance or performing a side-by-side install. Q: What are the key requirements selecting the SQL Server version? A: The business usage and requirements of the database application’s scalability, availability, and security in coordination with the hardware constraints are essential in the determining the SQL Server version. InstallingSQLServer2008•Chapter2 79 Self Test 1. Which SQL Server 2008 edition supports IA64? A. Web and Compact Editions B. Standard and Workgroup Editions C. Enterprise and Developer editions D. All of the above 2. How many instances can be created in SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition? A. 1 B. 4 C. 16 D. Unlimited 3. How many SQL Server default instances can be installed on a single, nonclustered server? A. 1 B. 4 C. 16 D. Unlimited 4. Which of the following editions has all the features and functionality but is not licensed for production? A. Compact Edition B. Web Edition C. Developer Edition D. Workgroup Edition 5. Which SQL Server 2008 edition is best suited for mobile applications? A. Compact Edition B. Web Edition C. Developer Edition D. Workgroup Edition 80 Chapter2•InstallingSQLServer2008 6. Which SQL Server 2008 edition provides the most Analysis Services features? A. Enterprise Edition B. Standard Edition C. Workgroup Edition D. Web Edition E. Express Edition 7. Which tool should be on an existing SQL Server 2000 or 2005 database instance prior to upgrading to SQL Server 2008? A. Integration Services B. Reporting Services C. Analysis Services D. Upgrade Advisor Tool 8. Which of the following is a command line utility used to run PowerShell command and scripts? A. sqlcmd B. SQLdiag C. Ssms D. sqlps 9. Which of the following editions does not support any Reporting Services features? A. Enterprise Edition B. Standard Edition C. Workgroup Edition D. Web Edition E. Express Edition 10. Which of the following accounts has the least privilege when used as a service account? A. Domain user account B. Local user account InstallingSQLServer2008•Chapter2 81 C. Local service account D. Administrator account E. Local system account 11. Which of the following accounts should be used to perform a SQL Server 2008 installation or upgrade? A. Domain user account B. Local user account C. Local service account D. Administrator account E. Local system account 12. In which of the following directories are the default instance database data and log files located? A. <drive>:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\\100\Setup Bootstrap\ LOG\Files\ B. <drive>:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10. MSSQLSERVER\Data C. <drive>:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL9.DEFAULT\Data D. <drive>:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSAS10. MSSQLSERVER\Data E. <drive>:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSRS10. MSSQLSERVER\Data 13. What additional software is required for SQL Server’s Business Intelligence Developer’s Tool? A. .NET Framework 2.0 B. Microsoft Installer 4.5 C. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 or later D. Windows PowerShell 2.0 E. Windows Vista Enterprise SP1 or greater . FilesMicrosoft SQL Server MSSQL10. MSSQLSERVERData C. <drive>:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server MSSQL9.DEFAULTData D. <drive>:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server MSAS10. MSSQLSERVERData E experienced in the various SQL Server 2008 products and features before going to production. Q: How should I prepare for the upgrade process? A: First run the SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Advisor to. performance. 78 Chapter2•Installing SQL Server 2008 Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions Q: How much time should I invest in planning for the SQL Server 2008 upgrade? A: The answer is, how much time