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Presentation Transcript: Maximizing the Value of SAP Solution Manager & CCMS with Task Automation by Cisco Systems, Inc. May 11, 2010 - (Free Research) Experts from Cisco will discuss and demonstrate how organizations are meeting and exceeding their objectives of increase efficiencies, improve performance, minimize risk, and reducing the TCO of SAP through operational performance automation of SAP using a combination of SAP Solution Manager and Tidal Intelligent Automation for SAP.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

Smart Paper, Issue 2: Navigating the Path to Virtualisation by CA Technologies July 28, 2010 - (Free Research) This issue from Smart Paper explores virtualisation as an optimal solution for CIOs interested in increasing agility and efficiency in their business. Following a simple path, CIOs can migrate from a testing and development environment to a pure virtual or a hybrid production environment, thereby realizing the benefits of virtualisation.  (EZINE)

Using DevOps and Automation to Simplify Software Delivery by OpenMake Software October 04, 2012 - (Free Research) This expert e-guide provides DevOps strategies that facilitate team collaboration and consistent software quality. Additionally, continue reading to learn how to assess and automate a strong application lifecycle management (ALM) to speed time to market.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 Parallel Data Warehouse and Fast Track Data Warehouse Run on Intel® Xeon® Processors by Intel and Microsoft March 29, 2011 - (Free Research) Microsoft and Intel are now ready to help organizations turn a new page in data warehousing. Using Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise, you can now quickly deploy small data warehouses or data marts with the Microsoft Fast Track Data Warehouse option.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Get More Virtual: Protecting Microsoft Applications with Dell and VMware vSphere 4 by Dell, Inc. October 20, 2009 - (Free Research) Watch this webcast to learn how to ensure application security and availability in your VMware environment. Discover how to provide quick recovery of applications and how to use automation for server application protection.  (WEBCAST) 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 |

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 |

CW Special Report on Microsoft by ComputerWeekly.com January 2013 - (Free Research) This 12 page special report updated for 2012 gives you the facts on Microsoft, its strategy, products and services and financial performance.  (IT BRIEFING) READ ABSTRACT |

Faster SQL Profiling for Better Database Performance by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. April 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 |

Embarcadero® DB Optimizer™ by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. May 2009 - (Free Research) Poor performing SQL code is costly in terms of dollars and customer satisfaction. Discovering performance bottlenecks once they're in production is costly.  (TRIAL SOFTWARE) 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 |

How to Use SQL Server’s Extended Events and Notifications to Proactively Resolve Performance Issues by Quest Software, now a part of Dell March 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 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 |

Get some perspective on your SQL Server by Idera March 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 Diagnostic Manager by Idera March 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 |

Essential Performance Tools SQL Server DBA by Idera January 2011 - (Free Research) In this resource, find a high-level overview of core SQL Server performance concepts, as well as four essential database performance optimization tools that every DBA should know about.  (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 |

Reduce CPU Usage with 'SMART' SQL by BMC Software, Inc. November 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 |

Dell and Microsoft solutions help ServiceU deliver reliable system performance and create a virtualized environment that reduces power consumption by 50 percent by Dell and Microsoft February 2009 - (Free Research) ServiceU Corporation was challenged to deploy reliable hardware to support its Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 environment and virtualize other applications to enhance business flexibility. Read this case study to learn about the benefits that ServiceU achieved through by implementing Dell hardware and Microsoft Hyper-V technology.  (CASE STUDY) 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 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 |

Top 10 Tips for Optimizing SQL Server Performance by Quest Software, now a part of Dell September 2011 - (Free Research) SQL Server performance management requires serious time, energy and patience! In this new white paper by Kevin Kline, discover detailed guidance on the issues you can relate to—from cache trashing to bad T-SQL that can return to haunt your applications.See how to maximize database scalability and efficiency with ease. Read the white paper today.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Extending the Value of SCOM with Spotlight on SQL Server by Quest Software, now a part of Dell 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 |

SearchSQLServer.com E-Guide: SQL Server Performance and Consolidation by SearchSQLServer.com January 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 |

Top 10 Ways to Increase SQL Server Performance With the Hardware You Already Own by Idera August 2012 - (Free Research) This paper provides a list of the top 10 ways you can improve your SQL Server performance with the hardware you already own.  (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 |

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