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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.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

WebFOCUS Operational Enterprise Business Intelligence by Information Builders Inc. (E-mail this company) WebFOCUS is a comprehensive and fully integrated enterprise business intelligence platform. It sets the standard for enterprise business intelligence by scaling to support every level of the global organization – executive, analytical, & operational – and make data available, accessible, and meaningful to every person or application that needs it.  (SOFTWARE PRODUCT)

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) READ ABSTRACT |

Forum XWall - Web Services Security Firewalls - Prevent Unauthorized Access by Forum Systems Forum XWall™ is the industy's first Web Services Firewall equipped with data authentication as well as XML intrusion prevention to actively protect against unauthorized access, XML viruses, data corruption and denial of Web service attacks. Forum Systems is the leader in Web Services Security.  (SOFTWARE PRODUCT)

Trial Download: LiteSpeed for SQL Server Enterprise by Quest Software January 18, 2012 - (Free Research) Your Microsoft SQL Server databases keep growing, but your storage hardware – and budget – aren’t. Check out this free trial download of powerful, easy to use backup and recovery software that gets the maximum from your current hardware – and does it all under budget.  (TRIAL SOFTWARE) READ ABSTRACT |

Top 10 Tips for Optimizing SQL Server Performance by Quest 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 |

Improving Data Center Performance through Virtualization of SQL Server Databases by Dell, Inc. and Intel October 14, 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 2008 Upgrade Series: Performance by Dell, Inc. and Intel November 20, 2009 - (Free Research) This article explores ways in which small and mid-sized businesses can improve the performance of their databases - and their businesses - by upgrading to SQL Server 2008.  (TECHNICAL ARTICLE) READ ABSTRACT |

A Usability Comparison of the Top Three Data Modeling Tools by CA ERwin from CA Technologies October 20, 2011 - (Free Research) Read this white paper to get a comparison of data modeling tools.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Time Savings and Ease of Deployment Comparison Study - Database Appliance vs Microsoft SQL Server      by Oracle and Intel January 11, 2012 - (Free Research) Read this research report to discover the results of comparison testing between two database management systems - Oracle Database Appliance and Microsoft SQL Server - in terms of the productivity and cost-efficiency differences.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Microsoft Uses LiteSpeed® for SQL Server from Quest Software to Eliminate the Need for Additional Storage (Case Study) by Quest Software December 31, 2010 - (Free Research) In this case study, read about Microsoft’s Enterprise Application Services Group, and how they turned to LiteSpeed for backups that run four times faster while increasing performance. Then, see how LiteSpeed reduced the size of their SAP database backups, allowing them to leverage their current storage hardware. Read this case study today.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Oracle Database Firewall by Oracle Corporation September 06, 2011 - (Free Research) Learn more about the Oracle Database Firewall benefits that help mitigate attacks by monitoring database traffic in real time and blocking unauthorized SQL transactions from reaching your Oracle and non-Oracle databases.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

WebFOCUS Business Intelligence Application Development & Deployment by Information Builders Inc. (E-mail this company) WebFOCUS development and deployment solutions provide easy-to-use Web-based applications for unlimited numbers of users, tailored to their skill level and preferences regardless of location, as well as flexible and intuitive development tools for building applications.  (SOFTWARE PRODUCT)

Restoring Data with Database Snapshots by Global Knowledge July 06, 2010 - (Free Research) In this paper you’ll learn how Snapshots use a copy-on-write operation that minimizes the drive space required for each snapshot. Unless there are changes in the original database, the snapshots will remain empty. Queries to the snapshot for un­changed records will automatically be redirected to the original database.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Introspect: Leads the Market in Streamlined Capture, Review and Production of ESI for FRCP Compliance by ZANTAZ January 2008 - (Free Research) ZANTAZ Introspect offers the highest level of security for your organization's discoverable data.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

S3 Control: Adding Control to Change Management by Solidcore Systems, Inc. There is a gap between change activity & the documented Change Management process. Solidcore S3 Control adds control to change management. It provides visibility into changes in the enterprise IT infrastructure, accountability for employees deploying ticketed changes, & enforcement of change policies. It is available on IBM platforms.  (SOFTWARE PRODUCT)

Simplify – Support Services from HP – HP Business Decision Appliance Optimized for MS SQL Server 2008 R2 by HP and Intel May 2011 - (Free Research) Empower your business with self-service analytics, delivering business insights at the speed you need to gain a competitive advantage. Read this resource now.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

IT Courseware by SkillSoft Corporation SkillSoft's IT Skills instruction is designed to encourage and prompt frequent learner interaction with the course content. SkillSoft maintains courseware integrity and effectiveness by offering a balance of thorough instruction, challenging practice exercises and quizzes.  (ASP & SOFTWARE PRODUCT)

Using Oracle In-Memory Database Cache to Accelerate the Oracle Database by Oracle Corporation July 2009 - (Free Research) Read this white paper to learn how Oracle In-Memory Database Cache significantly reduces response time, while improving overall application throughput, by bringing data closer to the application, and by processing queries in an in-memory database.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Coffee Break: Five Reasons to Consolidate Your Microsoft Application Storage On Dell Equallogic PS Series by Dell, Inc. December 2008 - (Free Research) Storage consolidation enables organizations to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and simplify management. But how does an organization ensure that consolidation does not cause performance issues? To avoid performance utilization problems administrators should provision storage so that loads are balanced across resources evenly.  (TECHNICAL ARTICLE) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: SQL Server virtualization, hardware tips and trends by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft January 2012 - (Free Research) When it comes to SQL Server virtualization, there are a few pitfalls lurking among the undeniable benefits, including hardware considerations specific to a virtualized SQL environment. Read this e-guide to learn expert tips for ensuring a successful SQL Server virtualization initiative.   (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: Purchasing hardware for SQL Server by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft January 2012 - (Free Research) SQL Server performance is highly dependent on how you configure your server's storage subsystems. With that in mind, this e-guide dives into a benefit/cost comparison of the increasingly popular solid-state drive (SSD) trend and explains some of the top mistakes people make when purchasing hardware for SQL Server.  (EGUIDE) 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 |

SQL Server 2008 Migration: Evaluate the Value of a SQL Server Upgrade by Dell, Inc. and Intel August 2011 - (Free Research) As IT budgets continue to slump, you'll need to develop a solid case for the SQL Server upgrade. Inside this e-Book, learn about the features that will get the management buy-in.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: Should You Upgrade to SQL Server 2008 R2? What You Need to Know by Dell, Inc. and Intel November 2011 - (Free Research) Some consider SQL Server 2008 R2 a "business intelligence release" because the largest, most publicized changes cater to the BI functionality of the product. There are, however, many other new features and functionalities within SQL Server 2008 R2. In this expert e-guide, readers will learn more about these new features.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

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