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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 |

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 |

eGuide: Performance tuning SQL Server via queries, indexes and more by Microsoft April 07, 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 |

Embarcadero® DB Optimizer™ by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. May 14, 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 |

Dell SQL Server Performance by Dell, Inc. and Intel® February 20, 2012 - (Free Research) SQL Server database administrators (DBAs) are often asked to fix performance problems without being given  sufficient training, time or budget. Read this paper to discover three straightforward workaround strategies to use as well as guidelines for fine-tuning your application efficiency that will improve your SQL Server performance.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Migrating SQL 2000 to SQL 2008- a Dell Deployment Guide by Dell, Inc. April 27, 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 |

Ultimate SQL Tune-Off by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. June 10, 2010 - (Free Research) According to Jonathan Lewis, there is a basic strategy to writing efficient SQL, but it requires knowledge of the data, the metadata, and the intent of the query. Kyle Hailey, though, will discuss his own approach to Visual SQL Tuning (VST) with some ringside support from DB Optimizer XE. Be sure to check out this exciting debate!  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Top Five Reasons Why Customers Deploy Microsoft SQL Server on EMC VNX Unified Storage by EMC Corporation May 14, 2012 - (Free Research) <p>Top five reasons why customers deploy Microsoft SQL Server on EMC VNX Unified Storage.</p>  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Dell Technical White Paper: Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720xd Scalability for Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 Databases - How R720XD Can Be Scaled Up From Processor and Disks Point of View for OLTP Based SQL Server Database Deployments by Dell and Microsoft March 01, 2012 - (Free Research) <p>This white paper explores the unique requirements of OLTP workloads. Learn about a recommended hardware architecture and its key components that make it well suited for SQL environments.</p>  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

Top 10 Tips for Optimizing SQL Server Performance by Dell Software September 28, 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 |

Protecting and Enhancing SQL Server With Double-Take Availability by Double-Take Software October 22, 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 |

5 Secrets to SQL Server Availability by Marathon Technologies September 28, 2009 - (Free Research) The following five secrets to affordable SQL availability will help you to implement a SQL environment with little or no downtime, zero data loss, and no added IT complexity.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

VMware vSphere 4: The Most Efficient SQL Server Consolidation Platform by VMware and Intel October 14, 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 14, 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 |

SQL Anywhere v11.0.1 Developer Edition by Sybase, an SAP company June 18, 2010 - (Free Research) Addresses need for high reliability and data sync to multiple device platforms. Avoids need for a DBA, and reduces development effort by simplifying performance optimisation and back end connectivity. Works with standard development tools and languages.  (DOWNLOAD) READ ABSTRACT |

Troubleshooting SQL 2005: Opening the Database Administrator's Toolbox by Global Knowledge Network, Inc. January 2008 - (Free Research) This white paper guides you through troubleshooting using some of SQL 2005's built-in features to diagnose issues with your database.  (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 |

Improving business intelligence performance in SQL Server environments by Dell, Inc. June 2011 - (Free Research) This expert resource explains why more and more SMBs are implementing SQL Server-based business intelligence systems. Learn how to cost-effectively improve the performance of these platforms as well as how to overcome common concerns, including systems management.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Harness Enterprise Data with SQL Server® 2008 R2 and New Intel® Xeon® Processors by Intel May 2010 - (Free Research) This paper describes game-changing innovations in SQL Server® 2008 R2, including self-service business intelligence (BI), server manageability, complex event processing (CEP), and Master Data Services.   (WHITE PAPER)

Consolidating Legacy SQL Server Databases onto Dell PowerEdge 12th Generation Servers by Dell and Microsoft August 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper demonstrates the top benefits of database server consolidation. Access guidelines for successfully executing this process and discover recommended software and hardware configurations for your SQL environment.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Performance Optimization: Extending the IT Infrastructure by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. May 2009 - (Free Research) Performance optimization is a key ingredient in the struggle to stretch an invested IT dollar to its absolute limit. Read this whitepaper to learn about the 3-step 'prevent, find, fix' approach to handling performance optimization problems at any stage of the development lifecycle.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Epicor's IT Service Management - Expert IT Help Desk Software by Epicor Software Corporation   (SOFTWARE PRODUCT)

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 |

eBook: Best Practices for DB2 on z/OS Performance by BMC Software, Inc. April 2009 - (Free Research) This book contains general information about improving performance for DB2 on z/OS and specific information about how BMC products help improve performance.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

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