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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 |

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 |

Upgrading to SQL Server 2012 by Dell, Inc. and Intel® March 05, 2013 - (Free Research) Consult this expert e-guide to help determine if you should upgrade to an existing SQL Server instance to 2012 or implement a new instance. It outlines step-by-step instructions for what you need to know in order to prepare for SQL server 2012.  (EGUIDE) 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 |

Using Encrypting File System to Protect Microsoft Dynamics CRM Data on a V3c Client Running Windows XP Professional by Microsoft June 28, 2007 - (Free Research) This white paper explains how to use Encrypting File System (EFS), a feature that is provided by default in the Windows® operating system, to protect data in Microsoft Dynamics CRM clients for Outlook Compatibility Update running on Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2).  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

AppAssure makes Network Administrator "Hero of the Day" by AppAssure Software, Inc. April 09, 2009 - (Free Research) Before implementing AppAssure's MailRetriever, Imagine's Exchange environment suffered unrecoverable corruption. During the ensuing downtime, the network administrators searched for a better backup solution. Imagine Schools now relies on MailRetriever for Exchange to backup Exchange, SQL servers, and school Web sites.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

How the Guardium Platform Helped Dell IT Simplify Enterprise Security by Guardium, an IBM Company August 10, 2010 - (Free Research) Safeguarding data is critical for many organizations, but auditing data access activity to comply with regulatory standards can be a complex undertaking. As part of its initiative to simplify IT, the Dell IT group implemented the Guardium platform and database activity monitoring technology. Read this paper to learn so much more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Owens & Minor Migrates Off Mainframe to Windows to Enhance Customer Service, Improve Flexibility, and Drive Innovation by Micro Focus, Ltd December 01, 2009 - (Free Research) Owens & Minor needed to modernize its existing, business-critical enterprise systems while retaining unique business logic. Maintaining the competitive advantage embedded in this business logic while reducing costs to enable re-investment in customer-led improvements was imperative.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

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 |

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 |

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 |

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 |

Get some perspective on your SQL Server by Idera March 25, 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 |

Essential Performance Tools SQL Server DBA by Idera January 17, 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 |

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 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)

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 |

Web Platform Installer 2.0 by Microsoft October 20, 2009 - (Free Research) In one neat package, the Web Platform Installer gives you the frameworks, web server, database, tools and applications you need to quickly build and run Web applications and solutions on Windows.  (TRIAL SOFTWARE)

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)

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 |

SQL Diagnostic Manager by Idera March 26, 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 |

Improving Data Center Performance through Virtualization of SQL Server Databases by Dell, Inc. and Intel® November 16, 2010 - (Free Research) Small and medium businesses need to support growth while wringing every ounce of value out of the investments they’ve already made. This paper looks at the benefits of virtualizing SQL Server databases, as well as how to get the most out of your virtual infrastructure.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

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