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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.

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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.

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Database Encryption and Key Management for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 by Thales

October 21, 2009 - (Free Research)

This technical guide for database administrators and IT security experts demonstrates how you can protect your sensitive data with the native database encryption functions of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, such as cell-level encryption and Transparent Data Encryption, and manage and protect encryption keys with hardware security modules (HSMs).

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Consolidate SQL Server 2008 on Dell 4 Socket - Multi-Core Servers - using Hyper-V by Dell Inc., Microsoft and AMD

September 10, 2009 - (Free Research)

This Guide is a companion to How to Guide: Consolidating multiple SQL Server systems onto Dell PowerEdge Servers using Microsoft’s Hyper-V. In this Guide, we use the Dell PowerEdge R900 and PowerEdge R905 as target servers.

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SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Business Strategies by Dell, Inc. and Intel

November 20, 2009 - (Free Research)

It isn't always easy to know when to upgrade to the latest hardware or software release. In the case of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, there are many compelling reasons to make the move, including: Enhanced business intelligence; improved business continuity features; better performance and better management capabilities.

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Edison Group, Comparative Management Costs Study: Oracle Database 11g vs. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 by Oracle Corporation

July 15, 2009 - (Free Research)

In this whitepaper presented by the Edison Group, reveals how Oracle Database widens the manageability lead over Microsoft SQL Server 2008. The study shows how Oracle Database can save 43% in time and 41% in database management costs over Microsoft SQL Server 2008.

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Leaping Forward: SQL Server 2008 Compared to Oracle Database 11g by Microsoft

July 17, 2008 - (Free Research)

Microsoft SQL Server has steadily gained ground on other database systems and now surpasses the competition in terms of performance, scalability, security, developer productivity. This paper highlights some of the mission-critical areas in which SQL Server 2008 excels.

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Inside SQL Server 2008: Management Studio Improvements by Global Knowledge

July 27, 2009 - (Free Research)

When the SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) was first introduced in SQL Server 2005, it received mixed reviews. With the launch of SQL Server 2008, Microsoft has succeeded in transforming the SSMS into a much more useful tool set. This whitepaper will list and discuss each of these improvements of SSMS 2008.

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SQL Server 2008 - 10-20Terabyte Data Warehousing by Dell Inc., Microsoft and AMD

November 01, 2008 - (Free Research)

This white paper documents the performance of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse solutions deployed on Dell PowerEdge servers with Dell PowerVault storage. Using the knowledge gained through joint development this white paper illustrates the cost-effective performance of Dell Solutions for SQL Server 2008.

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CareerBuilder - SQL Customer Case study by Dell Inc., Microsoft and AMD

March 01, 2008 - (Free Research)

In this case study learn how Dell and Microsoft partnered to provide a new business intelligence solution based on Microsoft® SQL Server®, Microsoft business intelligence software, Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers, and a Dell/EMC storage system.

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Create Fault-Tolerant SQL Server 2008 Installations -- Rely on SQL Server 2008 Features to Protect Data by Dell, Inc. and Intel

September 01, 2009 - (Free Research)

Read this paper to determine how best to protect your SQL environment when running SQL Server on Dell PowerEdge servers.

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Consolidating SQL Server for Lower TCO by Hewlett-Packard Company

July 22, 2009 - (Free Research)

Because of the success of SQL Server in recent years, unintended consequences have developed. These include low levels of utilization, poor availability, and an enormous management burden inflicted on many IT departments. This paper describes a solution: HP PolyServe Software for Microsoft SQL Server.

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Running SQL Server 2008 in a Hyper-V Environment: Best Practices and Performance Considerations by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd

October 01, 2008 - (Free Research)

Through a series of test scenarios that are representative of SQL Server application fundamentals, this document provides best practice recommendations on running SQL Server in Windows Hyper-V environment.

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SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Availability & Disaster Recovery by Dell, Inc. and Intel

November 18, 2009 - (Free Research)

With Microsoft SQL Server 2008, small and mid-sized businesses have a variety of options for creating state-ofthe art strategies for ensuring high availability and disaster recovery for their databases. This article explains why upgrading to SQL Server 2008 may help IT sleep better at night.

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Create Supported SQL Server 2008 Virtual Machines -- Rely on Server Virtualization to run SQL Server 2008 by Dell, Inc. and Intel

September 01, 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.

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SQL Server Advanced Protection and Fast Recovery by Dell, Inc.

September 2007 - (Free Research)

It is critical that SQL Server environments are well protected and maintain integrity. This white paper highlights how iSCSI SAN solutions can simplify management and protect this data, while retaining flexibility in SQL Server environments.

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Reduce Your Server Footprint with SQL Server 2008 -- Rely on SQL Server 2008 to Consolidate Database Servers by Dell, Inc. and Intel

September 2009 - (Free Research)

With its new unified management and auditing tools, SQL Server 2008 makes it easier to manage multiple instances on fewer servers. And by hosting these instances on Dell PowerEdge Servers powered by multi-core processors, you can guarantee the best levels of availability, as well as ensure the best possible performance.

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Inside SQL Server 2008: Exploring High Availability and Scalability Enhancements by Global Knowledge

May 2009 - (Free Research)

Microsoft is targeting close to zero downtime with SQL 2008 with availability and recovery features that only used to be available via third-party solutions. This white paper discusses the evolution of High-availability from SQL 2005 to SQL 2008, and the tools available to minimize downtime in the Enterprise.

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Total Economic Impact Of SQL Server 2008 Upgrade by Microsoft

September 2008 - (Free Research)

In August 2008, Microsoft Corporation commissioned Forrester Consulting to examine the total economic impact and potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises might realize by upgrading from SQL Server 2000 or 2005 to SQL Server 2008. Read the results here.

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SQL Server 2008 Spotlight on Cost - 12 Ways to Reduce Costs with MSFT SQL Server 2008 by Microsoft

December 2008 - (Free Research)

This white paper describes ways in which organizations can use Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to save time and money.

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SQL Server 2008: What to Expect by Global Knowledge

December 2008 - (Free Research)

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 has many great new features that will allow you to develop higher performing, more scalable next-generation applications using more than just relational data.

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SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Virtualization by Dell, Inc. and Intel

November 2009 - (Free Research)

If you're a small or mid-sized business thinking about virtualization, particularly in the world of Microsoft, it makes sense to upgrade your database servers as well. This article explains why to upgrade and provides several examples of companies that have successfully made the move.

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Using Encrypting File System to Protect Microsoft Dynamics CRM Data on a V3c Client Running Windows XP Professional by Microsoft

June 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).

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Databases and ERP Selection: Oracle vs SQL Server by IFS

June 2009 - (Free Research)

How do Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database platforms compare on reliability, scalability and cost when run under enterprise software? Download this white paper for details.

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MP Studio v4.1 (for System Center Operations Manager) - Free 30 Day Trial! by Silect Software

December 2009 - (Free Research)

MP Studio provides powerful Management Pack authoring, testing, tuning, version control, auditing and documentation. Key features like bulk override management and MP impact analysis speed System Center Operations Manager implementation and upgrade.

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