A Simpler Approach to SharePoint High Availability
sponsored by Marathon Technologies
WEBCAST:
Protecting SharePoint via traditional methods can be difficult because of its complex implementation architecture, the SharePoint application server and the back-end SQL database server. Attend this webinar to learn about a simplified, cost-effective approach to SharePoint high availability using Marathon's everRun high availability software.
Posted: 01 Dec 2009 | Premieres: 01 Dec 2009
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Reduce CPU Usage with 'SMART' SQL
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc
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This paper discusses how and why to design SQL that will reduce the number of times calls are made to DB2. We'll look at how to write SMART applications rather than writing applications that act like generic I/O modules to DB2, properly tune SMART SQL, and how to exploit SQL and application features in DB2 on z/OS version 8 and 9.
Posted: 30 Nov 2009 | Published: 30 Nov 2009
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Presentation Transcript: Data Warehousing Basics for SQL Server Analysis Services
sponsored by Flowerfire, Inc.
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
In this transcript of the "Data Warehousing Basics for SQL Server Analysis Services" webcast, learn how to build your data warehouse for your SQL Server environment. Discover the necessary steps involved and learn about major concepts, including relational data warehousing and supported SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) storage formats.
Posted: 25 Nov 2009 | Published: 25 Nov 2009
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Techfocus SQL Server 2008 Migration: Evaluate the Value of a SQL Server Upgrade
sponsored by SHI
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SQL Server 2008 has many compelling features, but not all of them are necessary. See what's a good fit for your enterprise and what can wait.
Posted: 24 Nov 2009 | Published: 24 Nov 2009
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Running SQL Server 2008 in a Hyper-V Environment: Best Practices and Performance Considerations
sponsored by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd
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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.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Published: 23 Nov 2009
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SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Virtualization
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
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
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SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Business Strategies
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
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
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SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Performance
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
TECHNICAL ARTICLE:
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.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009
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SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Availability & Disaster Recovery
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
TECHNICAL ARTICLE:
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.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009
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Protecting and Enhancing SQL Server With Double-Take Availability
sponsored by Double-Take Software
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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.
Posted: 16 Nov 2009 | Published: 16 Nov 2009
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Podcast: Data Warehousing Basics for SQL Server Analysis Services
sponsored by Flowerfire, Inc.
PODCAST:
In this expert podcast, learn how to build your data warehouse for your SQL Server environment. Discover the necessary steps involved and learn about major concepts, including relational data warehousing and supported SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) storage formats.
Posted: 13 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 13 Nov 2009
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Data Warehousing Basics for SQL Server Analysis Services
sponsored by Flowerfire, Inc.
WEBCAST:
In this expert webcast, learn how to build your data warehouse for your SQL Server environment. Discover the necessary steps involved and learn about major concepts, including relational data warehousing and supported SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) storage formats.
Posted: 13 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 13 Nov 2009
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Reduce Your CPU Cost by Tuning Your SQL
sponsored by Compuware Corporation
WEBCAST:
The process of SQL "tuning" involves finding the absolute fastest route to answer your query. In this webcast, discover how SQL tuning brings down your CPU costs and lowers response and run times. Also find out answers to pressing SQL tuning questions including "how do you find the SQL to tune" and "which SQL must be tuned and why?"
Posted: 11 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 11 Nov 2009
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Don't Fight Your Data Modeling Tool: Migrate from CA Erwin to Embarcadero ER/Studio
sponsored by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.
WEBCAST:
In this webcast, learn how two leading data modeling tools compare and how utilizing advanced data modeling improves productivity, standards compliance and knowledge sharing.
Posted: 05 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 05 Nov 2009
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Dell and Microsoft solutions help ServiceU deliver reliable system performance and create a virtualized environment that reduces power consumption by 50 percent
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
CASE STUDY:
ServiceU Corporation was challenged to deploy reliable hardware to support its Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 environment and virtualize other applications to enhance business flexibility. Read this case study to learn about the benefits that ServiceU achieved through by implementing Dell hardware and Microsoft Hyper-V technology.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009
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Are You Ready for Economic Bounce Back?
sponsored by Micro Focus, Ltd
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This paper examines the concept that preparing for economic recovery is not something that can wait; it is something that businesses should plan for now. It will introduce enterprise application migration strategies that can be considered within any organization and also emphasize the importance of forward thinking and planning in down economy.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009
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Scandinavian Airlines Modernize Business Intelligence Capabilities While Lowering Costs by Re-using Existing Applications
sponsored by Micro Focus, Ltd
CASE STUDY:
Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is the largest airline in Scandinavia. SAS need to provide better business intelligence reporting and improved adhoc analysis capabilities by providing real time data access while reducing costs.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009
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Marin County Upgrades Tax System While Reducing the Costs of the Mainframe
sponsored by Micro Focus, Ltd
CASE STUDY:
The property tax system for Marin County, California, was increasingly expensive to maintain; furthermore, it was not possible to integrate it with newer modern technologies. Read this case study to learn how they updated and modernized this critical application without losing valuable IT assets embedded in the current system.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009
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Database Encryption and Key Management for Microsoft SQL Server 2008
sponsored by Thales
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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).
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 | Published: 21 Oct 2009
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Robot/ SCHEDULE Enterprise: Improves Quality of Life at Farm Credit Bank of Texas
sponsored by Help/Systems
CASE STUDY:
Read this case study to see how FCBT used Robot/ SCHEDULE to connect and coordinate their job scheduling needs across multiple systems.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 19 Oct 2009
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eGuide: Mid-Market Guide to Architecting SQL Server for High Performance and 100% Uptime on a budget
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE:
Read this expert E-Guide from Dell to learn key concepts that will help you architect your next SQL Server installation.
Posted: 09 Oct 2009 | Published: 09 Oct 2009
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Intelligent Performance Enhances Business Agility and Expands Insight
sponsored by Insight & Intel
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
Microsoft Windows Server® and SQL Server® 2008, together with intelligent server platforms based on the Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series, deliver breakthrough performance and scalability within the same energy and space footprint as prior-generation processors.
Posted: 06 Oct 2009 | Published: 06 Oct 2009
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5 Secrets to SQL Server Availability
sponsored by Marathon Technologies
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The following five secrets to affordable SQL availability will help you to implement a SQL environment with little or no downtime, zero data loss, and no added IT complexity.
Posted: 28 Sep 2009 | Published: 28 Sep 2009
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SQL Server 2008 Dynamic Duo: Management Views and Functions
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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Dynamic management views and functions were extraordinary additions to SQL 2005, and they have only improved in function and increased in number in SQL 2008. This white paper will explore a few of their capabilities and give examples as to how they can ease the workload of a database administrator.
Posted: 22 Sep 2009 | Published: 22 Sep 2009
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Best Practices for Managing an SAP Landscape Using HP Management Solutions
sponsored by Avnet, HP and Partners
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This paper describes a comprehensive set of best practices that allow mid-market enterprise SAP customers to appropriately configure and use HP management software to monitor, manage, and operate an SAP® environment.
Posted: 18 Sep 2009 | Published: 18 Sep 2009
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