EZINE:
This issue’s cover story explains what the SQL Server 2008 R2’s Master Data Services (MDS) feature can—and cannot— do. Also learn how to get the full value out of the SQL Server 2008 BI stack, and how to boost SQL Server performance with data collection and analysis.
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper describes the advantages of consolidating Microsoft SQL Server database application workloads to a virtualization environment, and introduces a server platform that can help you drive success.
VIDEO:
Join us to hear how Pure Storage is taking the complexity out of SQL storage architecture. Learn how Pure Storage customers have leveraged the power of flash to get the best out of their SQL investment.
WHITE PAPER:
Access to mission-critical applications is more important than ever before. Fortunately, the latest version of SQL Server offers a whole host of availability enhancements that make this critical objective easier to meet. This white paper elaborates on these new capabilities and describes the key architectural components required to enable them.
EGUIDE:
Read this expert e-guide to find four tips for boosting SQL Server scalability as well as guidance on determining if solid state disk (SSD) storage is worth the cost for your SQL Server environment.
WHITE PAPER:
This valuable guide will walk IT and business leaders through the process of setting up a highly available Microsoft SQL Server 2012 environment using the shared infrastructure platform Dell PowerEdge VRTX.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD:
Eliminate application downtime, automate SQL Server backup, and speed up processes. Learn about the key features of SQL Safe Backup and gain full access to a 14 day free trial.
EGUIDE:
Read this expert e-guide to learn why features supporting business intelligence and big data management— among other new capabilities— have industry experts declaring SQL Server 2012 Microsoft's strongest release to date. Also, find step-by-step guidance on how to test and update client applications for compatibility with SQL Server 2012.
EGUIDE:
View this expert e-guide to alleviate your fear of a SQL server migration. It outlines three easy ways to migrate to the latest release of SQL server and demonstrates the pros and cons of using SQL stored procedures. Consult this resource to determine if you should migrate from one method to another.
EBOOK:
This expert resource explains why more and more SMBs are implementing SQL Server-based business intelligence systems. Learn how to cost-effectively improve the performance of these platforms as well as how to overcome common concerns, including systems management.