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SQL Server 2012 Security by Microsoft January 03, 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 |

How to Use SQL Server’s Extended Events and Notifications to Proactively Resolve Performance Issues by Quest Software, now a part of Dell March 20, 2012 - (Free Research) The problem with becoming too comfortable with built-in SQL Server monitoring tools is that they're often used after problems have already arisen. Read this paper to discover how event notifications and extended events can help you drill down into SQL Server and proactively monitor your databases.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Get some perspective on your SQL Server by Idera March 25, 2013 - (Free Research) With this free download of the real-time performance monitoring tool SQL check v3.5, database administrators (DBAs) can gain insight into their SQL Server environments in order to ensure better database performance. Download your complimentary copy today!  (DOWNLOAD) READ ABSTRACT |

SQL Server Insider E-Zine - Issue 3, Volume 1 by SearchSQLServer.com March 16, 2012 - (Free Research) Everyone knows SQL and NoSQL technologies don't co-exist well. But can they? Check out Issue 3 of SQL Server Insider E-Zine to find out about the mysterious Microsoft project that aims to wed these two database types. Then, delve into the business intelligence (BI) features in SQL Server 2012, including reporting, analytics and data quality.  (EZINE)

SQL Diagnostic Manager by Idera March 26, 2013 - (Free Research) With this free download of the real-time performance monitoring tool SQL check v3.5, database administrators can gain insight into their SQL Server environments in order to ensure better database performance.  (DOWNLOAD) 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 |

Microsoft SQL 11 “Denali”: What To Expect by Global Knowledge September 29, 2011 - (Free Research) Are you ready to upgrade to Microsoft SQL 11? Access this exclusive resource to learn how Microsoft improves on SQL Server 2008, and check out the underlying themes emphasized in the new features in Microsoft SQL 11 and how they work.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Tips for a Smooth SQL Server Migration by Dell, Inc. and Intel® March 05, 2013 - (Free Research) View this expert e-guide to alleviate your fear of a SQL server migration. It outlines three easy ways to migrate to the latest release of SQL server and demonstrates the pros and cons of using SQL stored procedures. Consult this resource to determine if you should migrate from one method to another.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Computer Weekly – 24 April 2012: Are CIOs earning credibility in the boardoom? by ComputerWeekly.com April 24, 2012 - (Free Research) This week’s Computer Weekly examines research that suggests CEOs want to invest in IT more than ever, but still see CIOs as technical experts and not business people. We review SQL Server 2012 and ask if Microsoft's database software is catching its competitors as well as concluding our Buyer's Guide to data security.  (EZINE)

Protecting SQL Server in Physical and Virtual Environments by Marathon Technologies October 2008 - (Free Research) This paper discusses the different causes of both planned and unplanned downtime along with some important considerations for evaluating solutions to address them.  (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 |

Staying ahead of the Curve: Oracle Database 11g Vs. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 by Oracle Corporation June 2008 - (Free Research) The document shows that Microsoft has been slow to adapt to changing, real-world information needs and that SQL Server 2005 lacks some critical capabilities that are needed to both adapt to, and prepare for changes related to security.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Presentation Transcript: MS SQL Server 2008 by Fusion-IO September 2009 - (Free Research) Check out this transcript of a presentation given by Sumeet Bansal, Fusion-io Principal Solutions Architect, to learn how Fusion-io solutions enhance SQL server performance, improve customer experience, and optimize storage management systems.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: Best Practices for Virtualizing Mission-Critical Applications by VMware and Intel December 2010 - (Free Research) In this expert e-guide from SearchServerVirtualization.com learn how virtualizing applications like SQL Server and Exchange can reduce data center space and power usage, improve disaster recovery and increase deployment flexibility. Plus get best practices and considerations for each specific application.  (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 |

SQL Server 2005 Virtualization in the Dell Scalable Enterprise by Dell, Inc. September 2006 - (Free Research) Learn how to manage SQL Server 2005 in a virtualized environment. This paper provides best practices for managing a virtualized server farm with usage scenarios for virtualization and SQL Server and the performance results you can expect.  (ARTICLE)

PowerBroker Auditor for SQL Server: Real-Time Auditing and Compliance Reporting for Microsoft SQL Server by BeyondTrust Corporation April 2013 - (Free Research) Discover how PowerBroker Auditor for SQL Server provides real-time auditing and compliance, reporting all changes made to your SQL Server data sets, configurations, permissions, and other objects to ensure you meet all regulatory and industry compliance requirements.  (TRIAL SOFTWARE) READ ABSTRACT |

Create Supported SQL Server 2008 Virtual Machines -- Rely on Server Virtualization to run SQL Server 2008 by Dell, Inc. and Intel® September 2008 - (Free Research) The support team for Microsoft SQL Server has published guidelines for virtualizing this database engine. Read this paper to learn how to move forward with the process and create supported SQL Server virtual machines (VMs) that can be hosted on Dell PowerEdge servers.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Master Guide – Migrating SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2008 by Dell, Inc. April 2008 - (Free Research) This Deployment Guide reviews the approach that Principled Technologies and Dell recommend for migrating databases from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2008.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Migrating SQL 2000 to SQL 2008- a Dell Deployment Guide by Dell, Inc. April 2009 - (Free Research) This Deployment Guide reviews the approach that Dell and Principled Technologies recommend for a tested and validated migration of SQL Server 2000 databases to SQL Server 2008 on the Dell PowerEdge R900 server and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

VMware vSphere 4: The Most Efficient SQL Server Consolidation Platform by VMware and Intel October 2010 - (Free Research) Learn how to support your SQL Server instances and control your costs and administration requirements.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Microsoft SQL Server and VMware Virtual Infrastructure by VMware and Intel October 2010 - (Free Research) You can virtualize SQL Server successfully using VMware Infrastructure. The vast majority of SQL Server deployments are good candidates for virtualization and can benefit from improvements offered by a virtualized infrastructure—such as improved management, availability, and scalability—thus reducing overall TCO.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Live Expert Chat: Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 by Microsoft April 2010 - (Free Research) Join this chat to hear how SQL Server 2008 R2 can provide your IT environment with an end-to-end approach that increases efficiencies, reduced costs and an increased competitive advantage for your business.  (WEBCAST)

eGuide: Performance tuning SQL Server via queries, indexes and more by Microsoft April 2009 - (Free Research) In this E-Guide, brought to you by SearchSQLServer.com and Microsoft, learn how to improve query performance, troubleshoot memory configurations, design optimal indexes, utilize database storage methods and solve common SQL errors. This collection of tips and expert guidance will have your SQL Server environment running at peak performance.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

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