If you're a new SQL Server administrator or a part-time DBA who isn't familiar with SQL Server, you'll find Microsoft's new administration tool, the SQL Server 2000 Best Practices Analyzer, invaluable. The product is available for download at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=b352eb1f-d3ca-44ee-893e-9e07339c1f22&displaylang=en. The Best Practices Analyzer uses a rule reference to check for implementation of common best practices, most relating to usage and administrati...