I’m often asked about what books I would recommend for learning more about SQL Server 2008 and I always respond with another question, what areas of SQL Server do you want to learn about?

So this post is my top 5 SQL Server 2008 database administration books

1. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Internals (Pro - Developer)
2. Professional SQL Server 2008 Internals and Troubleshooting
3. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Unleashed
4. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Bible
5. Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Administration

If you have a book that you like or would recommend on SQL Server 2008 database administration let me know in the comments below.