SQL Server White Papers

WHITE PAPER: This paper explains the attributes of AppZero's VAA approach to server-side application virtualization and conveys various advantages in the cloud environment.

Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: Virtual machines and virtual appliances have successfully transformed data center operations. AppZero Virtual Application Appliances extend that transformation to server applications- Linux, Unix, and Windows. This paper explains Instant POCs, simplified implementations, and a cloud friendly slide to the SaaS model.

Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper spotlights the issues SharePoint administrators and IT administrators encounter when trying to recover SharePoint data and reveals a solution.

Posted: 10 Feb 2009 | Published: 10 Feb 2009

WHITE PAPER: This document discusses how Network Appliance and VMware ESX Server 3.0 work together to provide an effective backup solution in the Loyola Marymount University (LMU) environment. The goal of the VMware/NetApp solution is to provide a crash-consistent process that takes advantage of snapshot-based backups.

Posted: 30 Jan 2009 | Published: 30 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 has many great new features that will allow you to develop higher performing, more scalable next-generation applications using more than just relational data.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and other SharePoint technologies are excellent tools for a modern, web-based office environment. This white paper gives pointers on managing them.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2008

WHITE PAPER: This E-Guide offers a step-by-step guide for consolidating SQL Servers, also provides insight on why SQL Server consolidation is an optimization technique.

Posted: 20 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Nov 2008

WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides a guide for choosing an appropriate storage architecture for Dell Database Solutions deployed on Dell PowerEdge servers with Dell PowerVault and Dell/EMC storage.

Posted: 27 Aug 2008 | Published: 27 Aug 2008

WHITE PAPER: The document shows that Microsoft has been slow to adapt to changing, real-world information needs and that SQL Server 2005 lacks some critical capabilities that are needed to both adapt to, and prepare for changes related to security.

Posted: 09 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008

WHITE PAPER: The goal of this white paper is to help customers begin to formulate an idea of the hardware design for their OCS 2007 deployments on the HP BladeSystem.

Posted: 28 Jan 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007

WHITE PAPER: This testing shows that deploying an OCS Consolidated Configuration as defined on HP BladeSystem and StorageWorks for 30,000 users with this profile should provide a very positive user experience.

Posted: 28 Jan 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2008

WHITE PAPER: This white paper guides you through troubleshooting using some of SQL 2005's built-in features to diagnose issues with your database.

Posted: 02 Jan 2008 | Published: 01 Dec 2007

WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides an architectural overview and configuration guidelines for deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse technologies on Dell PowerEdge servers with Dell PowerVault storage.

Posted: 05 Dec 2007 | Published: 01 Sep 2007

WHITE PAPER: Learn how Dell has partnered with Microsoft to create three validated partner reference configurations for Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing. This white paper discusses BI and DW applications for SQL Server 2005.

Posted: 05 Dec 2007 | Published: 01 Dec 2007

WHITE PAPER: This performance white paper illustrates the efficiencies of deploying SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing technologies on Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell PowerVault MD1000 storage arrays

Posted: 05 Dec 2007 | Published: 01 Sep 2007

WHITE PAPER: Learn about a comprehensive technology for customers that want quick recovery and off-host backup support. Eliminate backup windows, reduce the performance load on application servers, and quickly bring applications back online after data c...

Posted: 19 Nov 2007 | Published: 01 Mar 2007

WHITE PAPER: Choosing the proper backup and recovery plan for SQL Server can be a daunting task. Read this white paper and learn which model best suits your organization and can ease administration.

Posted: 19 Nov 2007 | Published: 01 Jan 2007

WHITE PAPER: With the introduction of 64-bit hardware and software for Windows, organizations can deploy new applications or migrate existing ones to faster, more efficient technologies. Read this white paper to learn best practices for database migrati...

Posted: 18 Sep 2007 | Published: 01 Oct 2005

WHITE PAPER: This article explores how administrators can help ensure a successful transition to SQL Server 2005 by planning, testing, and using the Upgrade Advisor.

Posted: 31 Jan 2007 | Published: 31 Jan 2007

WHITE PAPER: Virtualization requires the consideration of two factors: how many virtual machines a single server can run and what level of performance these VMs can provide. This study compares and contrasts the performance of two generations of PowerEdge servers.

Posted: 24 Jan 2007 | Published: 01 Jan 2006

WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes how to rapidly recover Microsoft SQL Server 2005 environments. The solution is based on the Quick Recovery feature of Veritas Storage Foundation for Windows 4.3 coupled with supporting technology from Microsoft and HP.

Posted: 22 Jan 2007 | Published: 01 Jan 2006

WHITE PAPER: Planning a migration or upgrade to SQL Server 2005, however, can be a challenging process. As organizations plan a SQL Server 2005 implementation, their first step should be to assess their current environment.

Posted: 15 Dec 2006 | Published: 01 Dec 2006

WHITE PAPER: Upgrading from SQL Server 2000 to 2005 may seem like a daunting task, but the benefits are plentiful. Get a comparison of features between the two versions, learn about simplified management with MOM management packs and improved database mirroring.

Posted: 18 Sep 2006 | Published: 15 Sep 2006

WHITE PAPER: As the data center becomes more standardized, centralized management of the systems resources through tools like the Microsoft Office Manager (MOM) becomes possible. Find out how MOM can quickly respond to hardware failure for SQL Server

Posted: 18 Sep 2006 | Published: 15 Sep 2006

WHITE PAPER: Database partitioning provides improvements to maintenance and performance. This paper examines the benefits of partitioning a database into smaller, workable chunks, rather than an entire monolithic piece.

Posted: 02 May 2006 | Published: 01 Mar 2006