Microsoft SQL Server White Papers

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Improve Business Productivity and User Experience: SQL Server 2014 In-Memory Database
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Fusion-io
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.
Posted: 28 May 2014 | Published: 28 May 2014

Dell, Inc. and Fusion-io

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

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

Master Guide – Migrating SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2008
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This Deployment Guide reviews the approach that Principled Technologies and Dell recommend for migrating databases from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2008.
Posted: 10 Sep 2009 | Published: 23 Apr 2008

DellEMC and Intel®

Business Intelligence - NoSQL, No Problem
sponsored by MongoDB, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Big data is complex term to define and it often presents obstacles for businesses. Consult this resource to learn more about how you should look at big data from a business perspective. Find out how big data has changed the way that the business intelligence (BI) landscape operates.
Posted: 16 Apr 2013 | Published: 16 Apr 2013

MongoDB, Inc.

Virtualizing Business-Critical Applications on VMware vSphere
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Run your business-critical applications, including Exchange, SQL, SAP, and Oracle, on VMware vSphere with breakthrough performance and outstanding reliability.
Posted: 14 Oct 2010 | Published: 14 Oct 2010

VMware, Inc.

Edison Group, Comparative Management Costs Study: Oracle Database 11g vs. Microsoft SQL Server 2008
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: In this whitepaper presented by the Edison Group, reveals how Oracle Database widens the manageability lead over Microsoft SQL Server 2008. The study shows how Oracle Database can save 43% in time and 41% in database management costs over Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Published: 15 Jul 2009

Oracle Corporation

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®

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

Guide: Enterprise Security Reporter
sponsored by ScriptLogic Corporation
WHITE PAPER: In large networks, the sheer number of permission settings makes it almost impossible to gain a clear overview of overall security, and checking that all those permission are in compliance with corporate and regulatory standards is a Herculean task.
Posted: 27 Aug 2009 | Published: 27 Aug 2009

ScriptLogic Corporation