WHITE PAPER - This key resource highlights tips and expert strategies for studying for the new SQL 2012 exams. Examine the critical components of the exam and find out how to can prepare for each section.
Posted: April 30, 2012 | Published: April 30, 2012


Topics:  Careers | Database Administrators | IT Management | IT Workforce | Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 | SQL | SQL Server | Training

WHITE PAPER - . Read this research report to discover the results of comparison testing between two database management systems - Oracle Database Appliance and Microsoft SQL Server - in terms of the productivity and cost-efficiency differences.
Posted: March 28, 2012 | Published: January 16, 2012


Topics:  Data Management | Database Administration | Database Administrators | Database Management | Database Performance Management | Databases | Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 | Oracle (Product) | SQL | SQL Server

WHITE PAPER - Read this detailed paper to explore some of the new features of the upcoming SQL Server 2012 release, including  high availability and disaster recovery, that will provide your organization with mission critical confidence, breakthrough insight, and moving to the cloud on your terms.
Posted: February 24, 2012 | Published: February 24, 2012


Topics:  Database Administration | Database Management | Databases | Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 | SQL | SQL Server

WHITE PAPER - This paper examines how virtualization has become such a hot topic that the number of virtualization techniques, tools, and technologies is into the dozens, and that’s just from Microsoft. Some of the benefits of virtualization include hardware cost savings, configuration optimization, less disruption, and easier reallocation of resources.
Posted: February 24, 2011 | Published: February 24, 2011


Topics:  IT Industry | IT Systems | Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 | Operating System Virtualization | Operating Systems | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Virtualization Security

WHITE PAPER - This white paper highlights the new Master Data Services feature. This enhancement allows an organization to create a Master Data Hub that provides a “single source of truth” for the enterprise’s numerous data entities and hierarchies.
Posted: February 24, 2011 | Published: February 24, 2011


Topics:  Configuration Management | Data Center Management | Data Management | Database Management | Master Data Management | Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 | SQL | SQL Server

WHITE PAPER - Learn about the top reasons companies should consider upgrading to Microsoft SharePoint 2010 as well as hardware solutions available that work in conjunction with SharePoint and SQL Server.
Posted: October 26, 2010 | Published: October 26, 2010


Topics:  Collaboration | Collaborative Applications Software | Groupware | Groupware Applications Management | Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 | SharePoint | SQL Server

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.
Posted: October 15, 2010 | Published: October 14, 2010


Topics:  Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | SQL | SQL Server

WHITE PAPER - One of the most eagerly awaited features of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 is the “Self Service Business Intelligence” technology known as PowerPivot. This white paper highlights the new PowerPivot features.
Posted: August 6, 2010 | Published: August 6, 2010


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Data Management | Data Warehouses | Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 | Self-Service Applications Software

WHITE PAPER - Are you ready for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2? This white paper highlights some of the major features included in SQL Server 2008 R2 due to be released in the first half of 2010.
Posted: March 1, 2010 | Published: March 1, 2010


Topics:  Applications Management Software | Data Warehouse Software | Database Administration | Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 | Network Monitoring | SQL Server | Windows

WHITE PAPER - Here five things about Windows Server 2008 that are the less obvious, more esoteric, yet useful features or quirks. The following is a brief list of some things that I tend to assume that many people know, and I am constantly amazed by clients and students who really don't know them. How many do you already know?
Posted: June 30, 2009 | Published: June 1, 2009


Topics:  Active Directory | Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 | Network Architectures | Network Management | Operating System Virtualization | Operating Systems | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Systems Management | Systems Operations