Moving to Windows 8: What SMBs Need to Know
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
WHITE PAPER:
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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E-guide: Discovering the benefits of virtualized applications
sponsored by Ntirety
EGUIDE:
In this e-guide, explore the pros and cons of virtualizing your applications. Discover what essential questions you should ask before virtualizing mission-critical applications and servers, such as SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Sharepoint and more.
Posted: 02 Feb 2012 | Published: 02 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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Trial Download: LiteSpeed for SQL Server Enterprise
sponsored by Quest Software
TRIAL SOFTWARE:
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.
Posted: 18 Jan 2012 | Premiered: 18 Jan 2012
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Top 6 LiteSpeed Features DBAs Should Know About
sponsored by Quest Software
WHITE PAPER:
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
WHITE PAPER:
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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Server Optimization, Hardware and Virtualization
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft
EGUIDE:
In this expert e-guide, find out how to optimize SQL Server with the right choices for hardware, storage devices, and virtualization. Inside, find articles on: what not to do when purchasing hardware; if solid-state storage devices are worth the cost; hardware and risk considerations for an inevitable virtualization initiative.
Posted: 10 Jan 2012 | Published: 10 Jan 2012
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SQL Server Data Tools CTP4 Download
sponsored by Microsoft
INFORMATION CENTER:
Click below to gain access to Microsoft's Data Center, where you can gain insight on SQL Server Data Tools' benifits, install and download the tool pack, and get information to help you get started with developing today.
Posted: 03 Jan 2012 | Published: 03 Jan 2012
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SQL Server 2012 Security
sponsored by Microsoft
WEBCAST:
Check out this essential webcast to learn all about the security & compliance features for SQL Server from Il-Sung Lee, Senior Program Manager from SQL Server Engine Security team.
Posted: 03 Jan 2012 | Premiered: 03 Jan 2012
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What's New in SQL Server 2012 Whitepaper
sponsored by Microsoft
WHITE PAPER:
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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Duet Enterprise for Microsoft SharePoint and SAP Demo
sponsored by Microsoft
WEBCAST:
This demo shows how Duet Enterprise enables you to access information from SAP applications through Microsoft SharePoint. The example follows how a customer request for a proposal for quote is accomplished by combining data from SAP ERP with relevant documents from SharePoint.
Posted: 29 Dec 2011 | Premiered: 29 Dec 2011
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Application Deployment with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
sponsored by Microsoft
VIDEO:
View this video to learn about some of the aspects of SQL Server 2008 R2 that provide a more efficient way to develop, deploy, and manage applications that rely on an integrated data tier.
Posted: 28 Dec 2011 | Premiered: 28 Dec 2011
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Duet Enterprise Case Study: Professional Services Firm Uses Duet Enterprise as Surround Strategy for SAP
sponsored by Microsoft
CASE STUDY:
Read this paper to find out how the Swedish engineering firm Sandvik Group bridged the gap between its SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and SharePoint Server to allow for collaboration by casual users that streamlined its invoice approval process and cut time-to-completion in half.
Posted: 28 Dec 2011 | Published: 28 Dec 2011
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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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E-Guide: Should You Upgrade to SQL Server 2008 R2? What You Need to Know
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
EGUIDE:
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.
Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Published: 22 Nov 2011
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October 2011 SharePoint eZine: The Hidden Costs of SharePoint Server 2010 Implementations
sponsored by SearchContentManagement
EZINE:
In this edition of our quarterly SharePoint e-zine, get expert advice on avoiding surprise expenditures, examples of how customers use ISV products to fill in gaps in SharePoint functionality, and tips to ensure proper staffing so the enterprise gets a ROI.
Posted: 01 Nov 2011 | Published: 01 Nov 2011
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Optimize SharePoint Storage with BLOB Externalization
sponsored by AvePoint, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
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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SQL Server Insider E-zine - Volume 7: Tips for the SQL Server Pro
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
EZINE:
With all the excitement around new gadgets in the upcoming release of SQL Server, code-named Denali, it’s easy to forget how much Microsoft played up features in its current version. SQL Server Insider did some digging around in SQL Server 2008 R2 and found some hits, some misses and a whole lot of plans for the near future.
Posted: 14 Oct 2011 | Published: 14 Oct 2011
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Top 10 Tips for Optimizing SQL Server Performance
sponsored by Quest Software
WHITE PAPER:
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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