Database Server Software

WHITE PAPER: Database-as-a-Service (DaaS) applications allow companies to host their databases in the cloud as a cost-effective way to manage their data. This brief white paper outlines CA Erwin Data Modeling's role in cloud computing, including its benefits.

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 | Published: 08 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: This IDC Event Flash presents the highlights of the Oracle OpenWorld event held in Beijing on December 13-15, 2010. It explores the comparison to Apple that Oracle's integrated software/hardware, performance focus and higher price point are eliciting. The paper also discusses Oracle's role in the current and future market.

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 | Published: 29 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: Learn how you can transform your business, budgets, and service levels with Oracle Database 11g Release 2. You’ll discover how its new options and features can help you reduce server and storage costs, improve query performance, and ensure availability during database application upgrades.

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 | Published: 22 Mar 2011

EGUIDE: Read this e-guide and learn about the top reasons to get started with SQL Server Denali. Uncover four key tips on boosting SQL Server scalability as well as how to incorporate complex SQL Server data into calculations within Excel for business intelligence uses.

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 | Published: 15 Mar 2011

ASSESSMENT TOOL: The Dell SQL Server Advisor Tool will provide you with a recommended configuration summery based on specific criteria regarding your database type, storage needs, required features, and plans to virtualize.

Posted: 11 Oct 2010 | Published: 11 Oct 2010

WHITE PAPER: 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

EZINE: Volume 3 of the SQL Server Insider E-zine offers tips for the SQL Server pro. This volume covers the following topics: "Are We There Yet? The Slow Road to SQL Azure," "Finding Your BI Niche in the Cloud," and "The Three Sides of DACPAC with SQL Server 2008 R2."

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 | Published: 04 Aug 2010

TECHNICAL ARTICLE: 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.

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009

TECHNICAL ARTICLE: 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.

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009