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®

Ensuring Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Security Within U.S. Government Agencies
sponsored by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII) and remaining in compliance with government regulations is a difficult challenge made easier with database tools from Embarcadero Technologies.
Posted: 27 Mar 2009 | Published: 27 Mar 2009

Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.

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

Best Practices for Decision Support Systems with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 using Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Arrays
sponsored by Dell and VMware
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes sizing and best practices for deploying a data warehouse in order to prevent bottlenecks and deliver a cost-effective solution.
Posted: 29 Aug 2013 | Published: 31 Jul 2013

Dell and VMware

What You Need to Know About SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Preview 5
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper for a discussion of the Community Technology Preview (CTP) process, and the CTP5 incarnation specifically. This paper examines mission-critical features, enterprise management features, database data and programmability, and new business intelligence features.
Posted: 12 Jul 2010 | Published: 15 Jan 2008

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

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

Quick Recovery of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Databases Using Veritas Storage Foundation 4.3 for Windows on HP Integrity Servers
sponsored by HP & Symantec
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes how to rapidly recover Microsoft SQL Server 2005 environments. The solution is based on the Quick Recovery feature of Veritas Storage Foundation for Windows 4.3 coupled with supporting technology from Microsoft and HP.
Posted: 22 Jan 2007 | Published: 01 Jan 2006

HP & Symantec

Postgres Plus® Technical Evaluation Guide
sponsored by EnterpriseDB Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This guide outlines the common steps that people go through when they are interested in evaluating an open source database (e.g. one or both of the Postgres Plus products). This guide will also provide links to other documents/collateral that will help you accomplish each step. Read on to learn about these common steps in evaluation in more detail.
Posted: 16 Jun 2010 | Published: 15 Jun 2010

EnterpriseDB Corporation

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