Microsoft SQL Server White Papers

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Maintaining Optimal Data Warehouse Performance
sponsored by HP Inc
WHITE PAPER: This brief resource offers insight into the HP AppSystem for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Parallel Data Warehouse. Inside, learn how this tool, jointly engineered with Microsoft for data warehouse and business intelligence (BI) requirements will help you make key business decisions more quickly.
Posted: 29 Oct 2013 | Published: 31 May 2013

HP Inc

A Low Cost Data Warehouse Using SQL Server 2008
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines different considerations for separating decision support systems (DSS) from Transaction Processing (OLTP) environments and touches upon technical procedures for achieving the same, as well as examines data warehouse solutions, different storage topologies, storage interface optimizations and much more.
Posted: 08 Oct 2010 | Published: 29 Jul 2009

Dell and Microsoft SQL

SQL Server 2008 R2: Licensing Quick Reference Guide
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
WHITE PAPER: This Quick Reference Guide is for people who need to understand the basics of how Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 is licensed and sold. This guide does not supersede or replace any of the legal documentation covering SQL Server use rights.
Posted: 12 Jul 2010 | Published: 12 Jul 2010

Dell and Microsoft SQL

Microsoft SQL Server and VMware Virtual Infrastructure
sponsored by VMware and Intel
WHITE PAPER: You can virtualize SQL Server successfully using VMware Infrastructure. The vast majority of SQL Server deployments are good candidates for virtualization and can benefit from improvements offered by a virtualized infrastructure—such as improved management, availability, and scalability—thus reducing overall TCO.
Posted: 15 Oct 2010 | Published: 14 Oct 2010

VMware and Intel

Unlock the Power of Microsoft SQL Server 2014
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This technical resource examines three key new features of SQL Server 2014 that deliver mission-critical performance, faster data insights, and migration of data to the cloud.
Posted: 03 Apr 2014 | Published: 03 Apr 2014

Global Knowledge

Deployment guide: Configuring a highly available Microsoft SQL Server 2012 environment on a Dell PowerEdge VRTX
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
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.
Posted: 06 Sep 2013 | Published: 06 Sep 2013

DellEMC and Intel®

Performance Report for Microsoft Office Communications Server Consolidated Configuration on HP BladeSystem
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

How the Right Infrastructure Delivers Real SQL Database Virtualization Benefits
sponsored by Dell, Microsoft and AMD
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: 06 Jul 2010 | Published: 06 Jul 2010

Dell, Microsoft and AMD

Performance Study on SharePoint Workloads in a SQL Server Environment
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
WHITE PAPER: This paper focuses on the SQL Server I/O subsystem and the role it plays in a SharePoint environment. The lessons learned in this paper will help IT Managers build more efficient and effective SharePoint environments on an SQL back-end.
Posted: 08 Oct 2010 | Published: 24 Aug 2010

Dell and Microsoft SQL

EMC VSPEX For Virtualized Microsoft SQL Server 2012 with VMware vSphere
sponsored by EMC & Arrow
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes the capabilities of an infrastructure that is optimized for virtualizing business-critical applications. This enables the ability to design and implement the virtual resources necessary to deploy SQL Server. Read on to learn how to do this effortlessly, with the right !
Posted: 08 Oct 2013 | Published: 30 Sep 2013

EMC & Arrow