Bring the performance and security of SQL Server to Linux with this comprehensive guide About This Book * Design and administer your SQL Server solution on the open source Linux platform *Install, configure, and fine-tune your database application for maximum performance *An easy-to-follow guide teaching you how to implement various SQL Server 2016 offerings on Linux-from installation to administration Who This Book Is For This book is a great resource for SQL Server users who want to master implementing their SQL Server solution on an open source platform. Linux administrators who want to familiarize themselves with the basics of SQL Server 2016 will also find this book very useful. A basic understanding of essential database concepts will be helpful. What You Will Learn * Install and set up SQL Server on Linux *Create databases using SQL Server *Create and work with database objects *Configure and administer SQL Server on Linux-based systems *Create and restore database back-ups *Protect sensitive data using the built-in cryptographic features *Optimize query execution using indexes *Improve query execution time by more than 10x using in-memory OLTP *Track row-versioning using temporal tables In Detail This book is your handy guide to setting up and implementing your SQL Server solution on the open source Linux platform. You will start by understanding how SQL Server can be installed on Linux in various ways, including installing a Docker image on your Linux system. Then you will brush up your SQL Server skills by creating and querying database objects and implementing basic administration tasks to support business continuity, including security and performance optimization. This book will also take you beyond the basics and highlight some advanced topics such as in-memory OLTP and temporal tables. By the end of this book, you will be able to recognize and utilize the full potential of setting up an efficient SQL Server database solution in your Linux environment.