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SQL Server Insider E-Zine - Volume 2 by Dell, Inc. and Intel® May 24, 2012 - (Free Research) Are you going to upgrade to SQL Server 2012? This edition of SQL Server Insider sets out to help you decide whether the investment is worth it or not. Read this edition to learn if several IT pros are going to upgrade and why, how this release will affect the database marketplace and pros and cons of actually upgrading.  (EZINE) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: Virtual SQL Server: What's to Gain and How to Keep It Secure by Dell, Inc. and Intel® April 02, 2012 - (Free Research) Read this expert e-guide to discover five lesser-known benefits of virtualizing SQL Server and learn best practices for keeping your data safe in a virtualized environment.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

How to Use SQL Server’s Extended Events and Notifications to Proactively Resolve Performance Issues by Dell Software 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)

SearchSQLServer.com E-Guide: SQL Server Performance and Consolidation by SearchSQLServer.com January 26, 2007 - (Free Research) SQL Servers in large data centers that are not coordinated and managed leave administrators scrambling to increase utilization. Download this E-Guide from SearchSQLServer.com contributors and PolyServe to learn about solutions that solve this problem.  (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 |

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 |

eGuide: Step-by-Step Guide: How to Consolidate SQL Servers by Hewlett-Packard Company January 19, 2009 - (Free Research) Download this e-Guide for a five step process for successful SQL Server Consolidation.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Book: SQL Server Consolidation Options - When and How to Consolidate by Dell, Inc., Microsoft and AMD February 08, 2010 - (Free Research) Database consolidation can take many forms, but getting the most out of your available resources is always the goal. Read this E-Book to learn about your SQL Server consolidation options.  (EBOOK) 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 |

Real-Time SQL Access to Your Salesforce Data by Progress DataDirect October 31, 2012 - (Free Research) Would you benefit from from SQL access to Salesfoce CRM, Force.com and Database.com data? Join Sumit Sarkar, Senior Solution Consultant at Progress DataDirect, as he walks you through this in-depth tutorial on how to achieve this with real-time SQL-92 access using ODBC and JDBC directly against your Salesfoce cloud database.  (VIDEO) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: SQL Server Virtualization Pros and Cons by Dell, Inc. and Intel® May 01, 2012 - (Free Research) Hypothetically, SQL Server virtualization will save you money and manpower. However, there are some risky components involved, and a few major scenarios in which SQL Server virtualization won't benefit you. Read this expert e-guide to learn if virtualizing SQL Server is a good idea for your organization and find tips on avoiding potential pitfalls.  (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 |

A Primer to SQL Server 2012 by Dell, Inc. and Intel® May 24, 2012 - (Free Research) Read this expert e-guide to learn why features supporting business intelligence and big data management— among other new capabilities— have industry experts declaring SQL Server 2012 Microsoft's strongest release to date. Also, find step-by-step guidance on how to test and update client applications for compatibility with SQL Server 2012.  (EGUIDE) 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 |

SQL Compatibility in DB2 9.7-- From triggers to object enhancements: A demonstration of the new PL/SQL compatibility features by IBM September 01, 2010 - (Free Research) This article overviews the new PL/SQL compatibility features in IBM DB2 software version 9.7, making it easier to adopt and allowing you to take advantage of its autonomic and high-performance characteristics.   (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Using the Eclipse Data Tools Platform with SQL Anywhere 10 by Sybase iAnywhere March 2008 - (Free Research) The Eclipse Data Tools Platform (DTP) project is a new top-level project at eclipse.org.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Virtualizing SQL Server: What to Keep in Mind When Planning Your Migration by Dell, Inc. and Intel® March 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 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 |

Extending the Value of SCOM with Spotlight on SQL Server by Dell Software January 2012 - (Free Research) In this white paper, learn how to leverage predictive performance diagnostics to go beyond basic up/down monitoring and quickly address database issues and proactively manage SQL Server performance, troubleshoot issues in real time and historically, and drill into database health to quickly find the root cause of an issue and make corrections.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SQL Server Insider E-zine - Volume 2: Selling a SQL Server 2008 R2 Upgrade by SearchSQLServer.com May 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)

SQL Server Insider: Tips for the SQL Server Pro Vol. 8 by Dell and Microsoft May 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 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 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 |

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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