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Expert Integrated Systems: A Next-Generation Computing Platform (IDC) by IBM April 30, 2012 - (Free Research) Converged systems and converged application middleware are coming together to optimize modern datacenter management. Read this IDC white paper to learn how these two elements are being combined to deliver the simplified, highly available IT services that tomorrow's mobile, cloud and social workloads will require.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Watson – A System Designed for Answers by IBM February 14, 2012 - (Free Research) Following four years of research and development, IBM's Watson debuted on Jeopardy! last year, competing at the level of human experts in terms of precision, confidence and speed. This white paper details Watson's workload optimized system design, how it's a glimpse into the future of systems design and why it offers a new computing paradigm.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

HRG Assessment: Comparing IBM PureSystems and Cisco UCS by IBM July 26, 2012 - (Free Research) Keeping pace with the demand for ne IT functionality can be next to impossible for many of today's IT organizations that lack the necessary time, budget, and skilled resources. Both IBM and Cisco offer integrated systems designed to alleviate these challenges, but the two products differ in important ways. Read this white paper to uncover them.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Workload-Optimized Systems For Superior Business Value by IBM February 14, 2012 - (Free Research) This brief white paper examines why making the right server choices can help solve many challenges. It contrasts x86 multi-cores with Power Systems and mainframes. Read on to learn how making the right server choices can help an enterprise realize greater ROI while also helping extracting greater business value from the servers that it buys.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Cloud Computing and SaaS: A Practical Guide for Financial Professionals by Host Analytics, Inc September 16, 2010 - (Free Research) This white paper looks at cloud-computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) technologies and what you need to know about these emerging trends.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

A BI Agenda for Midsize Organizations: Six Strategies for Success by IBM January 15, 2009 - (Free Research) Make informed decisions at a lower cost with the right BI strategy.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Smarter Products - The Building Blocks for a Smarter Planet by IBM May 01, 2009 - (Free Research) IBM offers the first integrated software platform dedicated to the delivery of smarter products, with our portfolio of software, hardware and services, IBM can help companies create and manage smarter products for a smarter planet. Read on to learn more.  (WHITE PAPER)

SAP Outsourcing for Mid-Market Companies: A Comparison of Three Leading Providers by itelligence, Inc. March 28, 2011 - (Free Research) Running a business on SAP requires that the application be available 7x24, data be secure, and that the application can grow with an organization. The decision to select an outsourcer goes far beyond finding a data center. Read this paper and learn what questions to ask in order to select an outstanding SAP outsourcing provider.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

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 |

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 |

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)

Virtualizing SQL Server: What to Keep in Mind When Planning Your Migration by Dell, Inc. and Intel® March 05, 2013 - (Free Research) Consult this expert e-guide to find out how virtualizing SQL Server allows your organization to easily construct high-availability databases that don't involve the complexity and expense of Windows Clustering. It also discusses key ideas to keep in mind when virtualizing SQL servers.  (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 |

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 |

SQL Server Insider E-Zine - Volume 1: Is Self-service BI the Answer? by Dell, Inc. and Intel® February 16, 2010 - (Free Research) Business intelligence is a hot topic in 2010, especially with the upcoming release of Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 R2 being dubbed as the "BI release." In this e-zine, one SQL Server expert breaks down exactly what goes into self-service BI, where it works and where it falls short.  (EZINE)

SQL Server Insider E-Zine – Volume 1: Is Self-service BI the Answer? by Dell, Inc. and Intel® November 16, 2010 - (Free Research) Business intelligence is a hot topic in 2010, especially with the upcoming release of Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 R2 being dubbed as the "BI release." In this e-zine, one SQL Server expert breaks down exactly what goes into self-service BI, where it works and where it falls short.  (EZINE)

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)

Expert Tips for SQL Server Virtualisation by EMC Corporation May 23, 2012 - (Free Research) In this e-guide, uncover why SQL Server virtualisation isn’t just a fad and the benefits it has to offer organisations like yours. Also discover tips for how to select and implement the right kind of hardware for your organisation to ensure sufficient support for a virtualised SQL Server infrastructure.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: SQL Server virtualization, hardware tips and trends by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft January 30, 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 |

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 |

E-Guide: Data Warehousing in SQL Server Environments by Dell and Microsoft June 15, 2012 - (Free Research) What's different about Microsoft's latest release, SQL Server 2012, that has midsize companies considering it for their big data analytics and data warehousing needs? Read this expert e-guide to find out. Also, find tips on choosing between SQL Server's native backup compression and third-party tools.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: BI Technologies in SQL Server 2012 by Dell and Microsoft June 15, 2012 - (Free Research) Are the new big data analytics and business intelligence (BI) features in SQL Server 2012 worth the cost of an upgrade for your organization? Is SQL Server's native backup compression or a third-party product best suited to your data warehousing needs? Read this e-guide to find expert advice on both of these questions.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Automating DBA Processes for Microsoft SQL Server by Quest Software, now a part of Dell June 22, 2011 - (Free Research) At a recent PASS Summit, SQL Server experts discussed best practices for automating database administration processes and activities. This Quest white paper highlights the discussion’s best parts  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SQL Server Insider E-zine - Volume 2: Selling a SQL Server 2008 R2 Upgrade by SearchSQLServer.com May 27, 2010 - (Free Research) When proposing an upgrade to SQL Server 2008 R2 to management, you need to focus more on ROI than its cool, new features. In the second volume of the SQL Server Insider e-zine, you’ll learn how to draft a presentation that will wow the higher ups and convince them that migrating to SQL Server 2008 R2 is worth it.  (EZINE)

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