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Data quality best practices with real-time integration by IBM February 08, 2012 - (Free Research) This brief e-guide explores the notion that data quality issues are worse in real-time data integration applications versus batch-oriented techniques. In the form of two articles, this resource serves up options for real-time integration, touches on the concerns associated with it and outlines the proper steps required to address data quality.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Large-Scale Deployments with Servicemix 4 by FuseSource March 31, 2009 - (Free Research) Read this case study to learn how one growing Euopean retailer was able to migrate to an architecture that could support real-time delivery of shop data to the data center for processing and real-time communication of pricing events to its shops using open source integration software.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Server Optimization, Hardware and Virtualization by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft January 09, 2012 - (Free Research) In this expert e-guide, find out how to optimize SQL Server with the right choices for hardware, storage devices, and virtualization. Inside, find articles on: what not to do when purchasing hardware; if solid-state storage devices are worth the cost; hardware and risk considerations for an inevitable virtualization initiative.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

SQL Server 2000 Security Best Practices by Global Knowledge Network, Inc. November 2004 - (Free Research) The security of SQL Server database servers has become a top priority for database administrators. This article examines best practices that can be employed to secure Microsoft SQL Server 2000 databases. It provides an overview of the security model in SQL Server 2000 and discusses best practices you can employ to secure yours.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: Purchasing hardware for SQL Server by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft January 2012 - (Free Research) SQL Server performance is highly dependent on how you configure your server's storage subsystems. With that in mind, this e-guide dives into a benefit/cost comparison of the increasingly popular solid-state drive (SSD) trend and explains some of the top mistakes people make when purchasing hardware for SQL Server.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Microsoft SQL Server in a VMware Environment on Dell PowerEdge Blades and Dell EqualLogic Storage by Dell and VMware April 2009 - (Free Research) This white paper provides an overview for deploying SQL Server in a virtualized environment for VMware ESX 3.5 Update 4 (U4) running on the latest PowerEdge M610 and M710 blade servers and EqualLogic PS6000XV iSCSI storage arrays.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Auto-Snapshot Manager  for Microsoft SQL Server Database Protection by Dell, Inc. May 2011 - (Free Research) This Technical Report will discuss advanced operations and techniques on how to use Auto-Snapshot Manager / Microsoft Edition to protect SQL Server databases as well as enhance SQL Server operations in the datacenter.  (TECHNICAL ARTICLE) READ ABSTRACT |

Dell EqualLogic PS: The Ideal Storage Platform for SQL Server Environments by Dell, Inc. May 2011 - (Free Research) Database administrators can quickly setup realistic SQL Server testing and development environments. PS Series arrays advanced data protection with quick recovery, online scalability and remote replication make it the ideal storage platform for SQL Server environments that require maximum availability.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SQL Server 2012 Security by Microsoft January 2012 - (Free Research) Check out this essential webcast to learn all about the security & compliance features for SQL Server from Il-Sung Lee, Senior Program Manager from SQL Server Engine Security team.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

SQL Server 2008 Migration: Evaluate the Value of a SQL Server Upgrade by Dell, Inc. and Intel August 2011 - (Free Research) As IT budgets continue to slump, you'll need to develop a solid case for the SQL Server upgrade. Inside this e-Book, learn about the features that will get the management buy-in.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Microsoft SQL Server 2008: What's New with R2? by Global Knowledge March 2010 - (Free Research) Are you ready for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2? This white paper highlights some of the major features included in SQL Server 2008 R2 due to be released in the first half of 2010.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Configuring Security in SQL Server by Global Knowledge February 2009 - (Free Research) This document focuses on each level of security, starting at the server level and working our way down to database objects such as Server Security, Database Security, Schema Security and Object Security.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Mobile working in business - the facts. by ComputerWeekly.com November 2010 - (Free Research) The tech chasm that has allegedly formed in the workforce created by a cross-generational 1divide  – between those who grew-up with technology and those that didn’t – is vastly overstated.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Consolidation and Virtualization Strategies for deploying Microsoft SQL by Dell, Inc. May 2011 - (Free Research) This white paper provides guidance and recommendations to help customers design a consolidation and virtualization strategy for deploying Microsoft SQL Server software on the latest Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell EqualLogic iSCSI storage arrays.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Microsoft SQL Server 2008: Best Practices and Recommended Settings for Optimal Operation by Dell, Inc. May 2011 - (Free Research) The goal of this paper is to describe best practices for deploying Decision Support System (DSS) or Data Warehousing (DW) solutions based on Microsoft SQL Server 2008 using Dell EqualLogic storage. Download now and learn more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Technical Report: Microsoft® SQL Server® Database Protection Using EqualLogic Auto-Snapshot Manager / Microsoft Edition by Dell, Inc. May 2011 - (Free Research) This Technical Report describes using EqualLogic Auto-Snapshot Manager / Microsoft Edition to perform online Smart Copy protection and recovery for SQL Server  (TECHNICAL ARTICLE) READ ABSTRACT |

Product Demonstration:  Dell EqualLogic PS Series Demonstration for SQL Server Protection and Rapid Recovery by Dell, Inc. July 2011 - (Free Research) Join Dell for a one-hour live presentation and demonstration of the EqualLogic Auto-Snapshot Manager / Microsoft Edition. See how ASM/ME with Smart Copy functionality provides storage administrators comprehensive SQL Server database protection, rapid recovery and high availability.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

VMware vSphere 4: The Most Efficient SQL Server Consolidation Platform by VMware, Inc. August 2011 - (Free Research) Learn how to support your SQL Server instances and control your costs and administration requirements.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

THE SQL SERVER SECURITY THREAT — IT’S CLOSER THAN YOU THINK by Idera January 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper discusses the information security and compliance issues associated with Microsoft SQL Server database systems. Whether you’re a CSO, IT manager, internal auditor or database administrator, you'll learn about the database security threat, how compliance fits into the overall scheme and what you should do to minimize your risks.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Thin DR Line How to Safeguard SQL Server Data by Dell Compellent June 2010 - (Free Research) Enterprise Manager software and Instant Replay technology enable administrators to deploy a robust disaster recovery plan with multi-site failover at a fraction of the cost of other replication solutions. Enterprise Manager features an intuitive, point-and-click interface for managing any number of systems at primary and remote sites.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: SQL Server virtualization, hardware tips and trends by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft January 2012 - (Free Research) When it comes to SQL Server virtualization, there are a few pitfalls lurking among the undeniable benefits, including hardware considerations specific to a virtualized SQL environment. Read this e-guide to learn expert tips for ensuring a successful SQL Server virtualization initiative.   (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE TOOLS FOR SQL SERVER DBAS by Idera February 2012 - (Free Research) Optimizing SQL Server performance can be a daunting task, especially for an increasing number of reluctant DBAs faced with managing their organization’s SQL Server databases, despite little training. This white paper provides a high-level overview of core SQL Server performance concepts and an overview of essential SQL Server performance tools.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Transform insights into action IBM’s: Watson and the future of data by IBM June 2011 - (Free Research) Traditional computing systems are built to analyze only structured data, or to run analytics in batch reporting jobs. Explore how Watson is an example of the new kind of workloads that businesses will apply to achieve their business goals.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Trial Download: LiteSpeed for SQL Server Enterprise by Quest Software January 2012 - (Free Research) Your Microsoft SQL Server databases keep growing, but your storage hardware – and budget – aren’t. Check out this free trial download of powerful, easy to use backup and recovery software that gets the maximum from your current hardware – and does it all under budget.  (TRIAL SOFTWARE) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: Should You Upgrade to SQL Server 2008 R2? What You Need to Know by Dell, Inc. and Intel November 2011 - (Free Research) Some consider SQL Server 2008 R2 a "business intelligence release" because the largest, most publicized changes cater to the BI functionality of the product. There are, however, many other new features and functionalities within SQL Server 2008 R2. In this expert e-guide, readers will learn more about these new features.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

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