Microsoft SQL Server White Papers

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SQL Server 2005: Preparing for a Smooth Upgrade
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
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

DellEMC and Intel®

Essentials Guide to Table Partitioning and Data Lifecycle Management
sponsored by EMC Corporation
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

EMC Corporation

How the Right Infrastructure Delivers Real SQL Database Virtualization Benefits
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
WHITE PAPER: Consolidating and/or virtualizing SQL Server databases can improve data center efficiency and enable you to tackle database sprawl, achieve high availability, and boost agility. Beginning with the value 4 processor (4P) capabilities of the AMD Opteron™ 6000 Series platform, the AMD/Dell/Microsoft combination can help produce substantial savings.
Posted: 25 Jun 2010 | Published: 25 Jun 2010

Dell and Microsoft SQL

Staying ahead of the Curve: Oracle Database 11g Vs. Microsoft SQL Server 2005
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
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

Oracle Corporation

Improve Business Productivity and User Experience: SQL Server 2014 In-Memory Database
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Fusion-io
WHITE PAPER: This brief paper highlights a leading acceleration system combined with SQL Server in-memory OLTP and how it improves customer experience by boosting system response time and business productivity.
Posted: 28 May 2014 | Published: 28 May 2014

Dell, Inc. and Fusion-io

The Backbone for Enterprise Cloud-Ready Database Platform
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: This resource introduces a shared infrastructure designed for remote and small office environments, and discusses its usage as a Microsoft SQL Server database platform.
Posted: 12 Nov 2013 | Published: 30 Jun 2013

Dell EMC and Microsoft

ISVs, "This One's for You"
sponsored by AppZero
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

AppZero

Performance Scaling with Quad-core Dell PowerEdge 2950 Servers and VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
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

DellEMC and Intel®

Backup and Recovery for Microsoft SQL
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper maps out how EMC Data Domain deduplication storage systems preserves data integrity, meets stringent RTO/RPO objectives, and integrates easily into a multitude of active SQL or third-party backup environments.
Posted: 17 May 2012 | Published: 17 May 2012

EMC Corporation

Master Guide – Migrating SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2008
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This Deployment Guide reviews the approach that Principled Technologies and Dell recommend for migrating databases from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2008.
Posted: 10 Sep 2009 | Published: 23 Apr 2008

DellEMC and Intel®