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SearchSQLServer.com Handbook: Striking It Rich? SQL Server Joins the Rush to Harness, Analyze Big Data by Sybase, an SAP company August 07, 2012 - (Free Research) Microsoft has worked to address the big issue of "big data," as companies are dealing with a constant influx of digital information. SQL Server is no exception, and Microsoft has given its enterprise database a big data makeover. This e-book takes a close look at SQL Server 2012 and finds out why some DBAs are flocking to it—and why others aren't.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Faster SQL Profiling for Better Database Performance by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. April 16, 2009 - (Free Research) Find out how Embarcadero's DB Optimizer™ can help you to quickly discover and fix problematic SQL statements that can cause performance bottlenecks in your database. DB Optimizer™ gives you the flexibility of using a single easy-to-use IDE to test, profile and tune SQL.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Microsoft SQL Server in a VMware Environment on Dell PowerEdge Blades and Dell EqualLogic Storage by Dell and VMware April 30, 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 01, 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)

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE TOOLS FOR SQL SERVER DBAS by Idera February 02, 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 |

SQL Anywhere: Industry-leading database management and data movement technologies built for frontline environments by Sybase, an SAP company June 18, 2010 - (Free Research) SQL Anywhere® is a comprehensive package providing data management and data movement technologies that enable the rapid development and deployment of database-powered applications. SQL Anywhere offers enterprise caliber databases that scale from 64-bit servers with thousands of users down to small handheld devices.  (DATA SHEET) 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 |

E-Guide: New Virtualization Software Reduces SQL Server 2012 Licensing Costs by Dell, Inc. and Intel® November 16, 2012 - (Free Research) This expert resource explores a virtualization strategy for reducing the licensing costs of Microsoft's SQL Server 2012 upgrade. Learn more about the benefits server virtualization can provide to your Microsoft environment.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

PowerBroker Auditor for SQL Server: Real-Time Auditing and Compliance Reporting for Microsoft SQL Server by BeyondTrust Corporation April 30, 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 |

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 |

Tools for Fine-tuning SQL Server Performance by Idera April 11, 2013 - (Free Research) In this expert E-Guide, database administrators and business leaders will find key tips for streamlining and improving SQL Server performance. Also inside, learn about three third-party tools that can facilitate SQL Server management.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: Expert tips for evaluating an upgrade to SQL Server 2008 R2 by Dell, Inc. and Intel® September 09, 2010 - (Free Research) Before upgrading to SQL Server 2008 R2, there are a few things you need to know to determine if an upgrade is the right decision for your company. This expert e-guide from SearchSQLServer.com details how to evaluate the ROI of a SQL Server 2008 R2 upgrade.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

SQL Server in the Cloud by SAVVIS August 03, 2011 - (Free Research) This SearchSQLServer.com E-Guide explores several options for moving data on SQL Azure migration and synchronization.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Live Expert Chat: Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 by Microsoft April 22, 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)

Techfocus SQL Server 2008 Migration: Evaluate the Value of a SQL Server Upgrade by SHI International Corporation November 23, 2009 - (Free Research) SQL Server 2008 has many compelling features, but not all of them are necessary. See what's a good fit for your enterprise and what can wait.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

SQL Server Insider: Tips for the SQL Server Pro Vol. 8 by Dell and Microsoft May 01, 2012 - (Free Research) New products and trends in the technology industry change and evolve almost as quickly as the technology itself. In particular, SQL Server is a rapidly evolving market. This editorial e-zine features industry insight from leading companies and experts on the latest SQL Server trends.  (EZINE)

Create Supported SQL Server 2008 Virtual Machines -- Rely on Server Virtualization to run SQL Server 2008 by Dell, Inc. and Intel® September 01, 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 |

Create Fault-Tolerant SQL Server 2008 Installations -- Rely on SQL Server 2008 Features to Protect Data by Dell, Inc. and Intel® September 01, 2009 - (Free Research) Read this paper to determine how best to protect your SQL environment when running SQL Server on Dell PowerEdge servers.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Reduce CPU Usage with 'SMART' SQL by BMC Software, Inc. November 30, 2009 - (Free Research) This paper discusses how and why to design SQL that will reduce the number of times calls are made to DB2. We'll look at how to write SMART applications rather than writing applications that act like generic I/O modules to DB2, properly tune SMART SQL, and how to exploit SQL and application features in DB2 on z/OS version 8 and 9.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

StoreVault SnapManagers for Microsoft Exchange and SQL by StoreVault, a Division of NetApp March 2008 - (Free Research) This paper explains how storage management and data recovery challenges in Microsoft Exchange and SQL Server environments can be elegantly addressed with StoreVault disk-based storage solutions.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Protecting and Enhancing SQL Server With Double-Take Availability by Double-Take Software October 2009 - (Free Research) Double-Take Software provides organizations with a solution that offers distinct recovery and protection advantages over manual Microsoft SQL built-in replication capabilities: Double-Take Availability saves more data real-time and restores that data in a much faster manner.  (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 |

Why the Correct Information Infrastructure Is a Crucial Consideration for SQL Server 2012 Implementations by EMC Corporation May 2012 - (Free Research) The intent of this paper (neither explain SQL Server 2012 nor be a EMC buying guide ) is simply to highlight enough information on each, so that IT managers can focus on the database system and storage hardware relationship.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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