Microsoft SQL Server White Papers

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Reduce CPU Usage with 'SMART' SQL
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses how and why to design SQL that will reduce the number of times calls are made to DB2. We'll look at how to write SMART applications rather than writing applications that act like generic I/O modules to DB2, properly tune SMART SQL, and how to exploit SQL and application features in DB2 on z/OS version 8 and 9.
Posted: 30 Nov 2009 | Published: 30 Nov 2009

BMC Software, Inc.

The Intelligent Choice for Business Intelligence
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
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

DellEMC and Intel®

eGuide: SQL Server Consolidation - An IT Manager's Guide
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

VMware vSphere 4: The Most Efficient SQL Server Consolidation Platform
sponsored by VMware and Intel
WHITE PAPER: Learn how to support your SQL Server instances and control your costs and administration requirements.
Posted: 15 Oct 2010 | Published: 14 Oct 2010

VMware and Intel

Symantec Backup Exec Quick Recovery and Off-Host Backup Solutions for Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and Microsoft SQL Server
sponsored by Veritas
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

Veritas

Dell Virtualization Solution for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 using PowerEdge R820
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
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.
Posted: 08 Nov 2013 | Published: 31 Jul 2012

Dell EMC and Microsoft

Optimizing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Environments
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
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

DellEMC and Intel®

How Dell IT Implements Microsoft SQL Server 2005 with Database Mirroring
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
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

DellEMC and Intel®

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

RedBook: Oracle to DB2 Conversion Guide - Compatibility Made Easy
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: New IBM DB2 features make compatibility easy. In this guide, you’ll learn about native support for PL/SQL, new data types, scalar functions, improved concurrency, built-in packages, OCI, SQL*Plus, data movement tools, best practices and more—all designed to improve your ability to run applications on both DB2 and Oracle platforms
Posted: 01 Sep 2010 | Published: 01 Sep 2010

IBM