Moving to Windows 8: What SMBs Need to Know
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
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End-user requirements for reliable, high-performance applications have left SMBs searching for ways to further leverage their virtualized environments. Read this white paper to find out why SMBs are deploying Windows Server 2008 R2, why SMBs will move to Windows Server 8, and how best to configure your infrastructure to optimize this technology.
Posted: 07 Feb 2012 | Published: 07 Feb 2012
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ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE TOOLS FOR SQL SERVER DBAS
sponsored by Idera
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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.
Posted: 02 Feb 2012 | Published: 02 Feb 2012
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LogiXML vs. Microsoft: Which BI Platform is Right for You?
sponsored by LogiXML
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This white paper examines both sides of the buy vs. build, Microsoft vs. LogiXML debate for SQLServer business intelligence (BI) applications.
Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012
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THE SQL SERVER SECURITY THREAT — IT’S CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
sponsored by Idera
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This white paper discusses the information security and compliance issues associated with Microsoft SQL Server database systems. Whether you’re a CSO, IT manager, internal auditor or database administrator, you'll learn about the database security threat, how compliance fits into the overall scheme and what you should do to minimize your risks.
Posted: 31 Jan 2012 | Published: 31 Jan 2012
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Top 6 LiteSpeed Features DBAs Should Know About
sponsored by Quest Software
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To run secure, compressed, blazing-fast backups, you need the right tool – and that’s LiteSpeed for SQL Server. In this new technical brief, discover six LiteSpeed features every DBA should know, and how LiteSpeed for SQL Server can make every DBA’s job easier. Read it today.
Posted: 16 Jan 2012 | Published: 16 Jan 2012
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Microsoft Uses LiteSpeed® for SQL Server from Quest Software to Eliminate the Need for Additional Storage (Case Study)
sponsored by Quest Software
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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.
Posted: 16 Jan 2012 | Published: 16 Jan 2012
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IT Services Company Reduces Costs, Expands Opportunities with New Cloud Platform
sponsored by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd
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Many of today’s organisations are trying to meet customer demands for highly scalable, high-performance services solutions while reducing overall IT costs. This white paper discusses how one IT company achieved this by building solutions for the Windows Azure platform to leverage its versatile storage and easy integration with on-premise solutions.
Posted: 11 Jan 2012 | Published: 11 Jan 2012
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Databases and ERP Selection: Oracle Vs. SQL Server
sponsored by IFS
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In this paper, learn why the database layer is so important to the software selection of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Also compare Oracle database to SQL Server databases.
Posted: 11 Jan 2012 | Published: 11 Jan 2012
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Time Savings and Ease of Deployment Comparison Study - Database Appliance vs Microsoft SQL Server
sponsored by Oracle and Intel
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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.
Posted: 11 Jan 2012 | Published: 11 Jan 2012
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What's New in SQL Server 2012 Whitepaper
sponsored by Microsoft
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SQL Server Code Name "Denali" is a significant product release that helps customers to build and support mission critical environments with more confidence and efficiency. This white paper provides an overview of its key new features, benefits, and functionality.
Posted: 03 Jan 2012 | Published: 03 Jan 2012
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Introduction to Application and Multi-Server Management
sponsored by Microsoft
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This paper introduces the new extensions in SQL Server Management Studio and the new Utility Explorer, and discusses the simple process of setting up a SQL Server managed server group.
Posted: 01 Jan 2012 | Published: 01 Jan 2012
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010
sponsored by Microsoft
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This paper describes the benefits of deploying Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 on Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise edition and scenarios in which its features can be applied.
Posted: 22 Dec 2011 | Published: 22 Dec 2011
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Optimize SharePoint Storage with BLOB Externalization
sponsored by AvePoint, Inc.
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Finding the right storage option for your content management system perticualary, SharePoint, can be a challeneging task. BLOBs are emerging as a soild option for a low-cost and high performing storage.
Posted: 28 Oct 2011 | Published: 28 Oct 2011
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Top 10 Tips for Optimizing SQL Server Performance
sponsored by Quest Software
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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.
Posted: 03 Oct 2011 | Published: 03 Oct 2011
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Microsoft SQL 11 “Denali”: What To Expect
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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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.
Posted: 29 Sep 2011 | Published: 29 Sep 2011
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SQL Server 2008 R2: Top Performance Tips for Upgraders
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
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In this paper, learn how performance enhancements in SQL Server 2008 R2 make it easier and faster for end-users to generate, access, and analyze data.
Posted: 30 Jun 2011 | Published: 30 Jun 2011
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Power to the Email - How to Quickly Deploy Storage for A Complex Exchange Environment
sponsored by Dell Compellent
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Do your administrators need more control over their email storage and archiving? Check out this white paper to learn why Microsoft Windows PowerShell may be the best choice for your organization.
Posted: 10 May 2011 | Published: 10 May 2011
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Dell EqualLogic PS: The Ideal Storage Platform for SQL Server Environments
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
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Database administrators can quickly setup realistic SQL Server testing and development environments. PS Series arrays advanced data protection with quick recovery, online scalability and remote replication make it the ideal storage platform for SQL Server environments that require maximum availability.
Posted: 03 May 2011 | Published: 03 May 2011
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Integrating NOSQL Data Sources with Data Virtualization
sponsored by Composite Software
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NOSQL data stores are proliferating as a means of supporting web-scale data. There are a wide variety of NOSQL systems, each with their own set of use-cases and advantages. This paper describes the primary NOSQL data sources in the market today and how to integrate them with other sources using the Composite Data Virtualization Platform.
Posted: 31 Mar 2011 | Published: 31 Mar 2011
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Getting Started with Master Data Services
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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This white paper highlights the new Master Data Services feature. This enhancement allows an organization to create a Master Data Hub that provides a “single source of truth” for the enterprise’s numerous data entities and hierarchies.
Posted: 24 Feb 2011 | Published: 24 Feb 2011
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Top Reasons to Upgrade to Microsoft SharePoint 2010
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
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Learn about the top reasons companies should consider upgrading to Microsoft SharePoint 2010 as well as hardware solutions available that work in conjunction with SharePoint and SQL Server.
Posted: 26 Oct 2010 | Published: 26 Oct 2010
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Improving Data Center Performance through Virtualization of SQL Server Databases
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
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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.
Posted: 15 Oct 2010 | Published: 15 Oct 2010
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Performance Study on SharePoint Workloads in a SQL Server Environment
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
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This paper focuses on the SQL Server I/O subsystem and the role it plays in a SharePoint environment. The lessons learned in this paper will help IT Managers build more efficient and effective SharePoint environments on an SQL back-end.
Posted: 08 Oct 2010 | Published: 08 Oct 2010
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A Low Cost Data Warehouse Using SQL Server 2008
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
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This paper outlines different considerations for separating decision support systems (DSS) from Transaction Processing (OLTP) environments and touches upon technical procedures for achieving the same, as well as examines data warehouse solutions, different storage topologies, storage interface optimizations and much more.
Posted: 08 Oct 2010 | Published: 08 Oct 2010
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Business Continuity for Microsoft SQL Server and VMware on Dell PowerEdge Servers and Storage
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
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Read this white paper as it describes how to protect Microsoft® SQL Server® in a VMware® VM. It describes the challenges, techniques, and methods to provide high availability for a SQL Server VM along with best practices recommendations for small to large implementations.
Posted: 08 Oct 2010 | Published: 08 Oct 2010
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