SQL Server Reports

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: 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: 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: 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

PRODUCT LITERATURE: Deploying an enterprise data warehouse on the proper server allows admins and architects to focus on business problems instead of worrying about performance. Read this white paper to learn the best practices for data warehousing and business intelligence.

Posted: 18 Sep 2007 | Published: 01 Dec 2006

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

JOURNAL ARTICLE: See how the database mirroring feature of the Microsoft SQL Server platform can help enterprises of all sizes make their databases highly available.

Posted: 25 Jan 2007 | Published: 01 Nov 2006

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

PRODUCT LITERATURE: Learn how to manage SQL Server 2005 in a virtualized environment. This paper provides best practices for managing a virtualized server farm with usage scenarios for virtualization and SQL Server and the performance results you can expect.

Posted: 27 Sep 2006 | Published: 01 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: 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

CASE STUDY: NASDAQ, which became the world's first electronic stock market in 1971, and remains the largest U.S. electronic stock market, is constantly looking for more-efficient ways to serve its members.

Posted: 06 Jul 2006 | Published: 01 Jan 2005

TRIAL SOFTWARE: Solve the problems associated with managing disk space with Capacity Manager for SQL Server from Quest Software.

Posted: 01 Jun 2006 | Premiered: 01 Jun 2006

TRIAL SOFTWARE: Toad™ for SQL Server Xpert is a powerful tool that makes SQL development faster and database administration easier. Its capabilities ensure that SQL is optimized for maximum performance.

Posted: 01 Jun 2006 | Premiered: 01 Jun 2006

PRODUCT LITERATURE: This "walkthrough" document is intended as a guide for you to explore the major features of Spotlight® on SQL Server after installation.

Posted: 01 Jun 2006 | Published: 01 Jun 2006

DATA SHEET: Benchmark Factory for Databases provides automated load testing to determine accurate production database hardware and software configuration, scalability, and application code (SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL) functionality.

Posted: 01 Jun 2006 | Published: 01 Jun 2006

PRODUCT LITERATURE: Implementing benchmarking basics is essential for proper database management. Benchmark specifications, control logic, and implementation are the three basic steps required to begin performance testing.

Posted: 01 Jun 2006 | Published: 01 Apr 2005

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