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.
EGUIDE:
Read this expert e-guide to discover the hottest in high-performance SQL Server hardware, including a new breed of technologies that can provide multiprocessor power to SQL Server on multiple hosts. Find tips and best practices for choosing server hardware for both virtual and non-virtual SQL environments.
EBOOK:
Virtualizing SQL Servers can be a costly venture. With the maturation of technology in recent years, though, it can mean increased productivity, and—overtime—less power consumption.
EGUIDE:
What's different about Microsoft's latest release, SQL Server 2012, that has midsize companies considering it for their big data analytics and data warehousing needs? Read this expert e-guide to find out. Also, find tips on choosing between SQL Server's native backup compression and third-party tools.
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.
EGUIDE:
Consult this expert e-guide to find out how virtualizing SQL Server allows your organization to easily construct high-availability databases that don't involve the complexity and expense of Windows Clustering. It also discusses key ideas to keep in mind when virtualizing SQL servers.
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.
WHITE PAPER:
Small and medium businesses need to support growth while wringing every ounce of value out of the investments they’ve already made. This paper looks at the benefits of virtualizing SQL Server databases, as well as how to get the most out of your virtual infrastructure.
EGUIDE:
Subtle differences can make a large impact when it comes to picking big data software. This expert guide is designed to help you distinguish between the offerings from top vendors in the big data market, including IBM, Oracle, SAP and Alteryx.
WHITE PAPER:
Deploying a failover cluster instance (FCI) architecture for your SQL Server database requires expensive shared storage for data files and backups. This resource introduces an alternative to storage area networks (SANs) that provides the availability benefit of an FCI – without the high price tag.
