Microsoft SQL Server White Papers

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Unlock the Power of Microsoft SQL Server 2014
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This technical resource examines three key new features of SQL Server 2014 that deliver mission-critical performance, faster data insights, and migration of data to the cloud.
Posted: 03 Apr 2014 | Published: 03 Apr 2014

Global Knowledge

SQL Server Performance: Tuning Best Practices for DBAs
sponsored by Tintri
WHITE PAPER: In this e-guide, you'll learn how you can successfully tune your SQL Server for optimal performance. Read on to learn how to approach your SQL Server management holistically and achieve the desired balance, and performance, in your SQL Server environment.
Posted: 06 Aug 2020 | Published: 04 Aug 2020

Tintri

Improve Business Productivity and User Experience with a Fusion Powered SQL Server 2014 In-Memory OLTP Database
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Fusion-io
WHITE PAPER: Access this paper to see how a leading acceleration system combined with SQL Server in-memory OLTP improves customer experience by boosting system response time and business productivity.
Posted: 27 May 2014 | Published: 27 May 2014

Dell, Inc. and Fusion-io

Deploying and Optimizing SQL Server for Virtual Machines
sponsored by SolarWinds, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, you will gain deeper insight into the four critical resource areas that impact database performance and reliability in a virtual machine.
Posted: 29 Aug 2013 | Published: 29 Aug 2013

SolarWinds, Inc.

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.

Deploying Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Solutions on Dell™ PowerEdge™ Servers and Dell™ PowerVault™ Storage
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides an architectural overview and configuration guidelines for deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse technologies on Dell PowerEdge servers with Dell PowerVault storage.
Posted: 05 Dec 2007 | Published: 01 Sep 2007

DellEMC and Intel®

Recovering Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server Data: Granular Search and Recovery Means Time and Cost Savings
sponsored by Ontrack® PowerControls™ by Kroll Ontrack
WHITE PAPER: This paper spotlights the issues SharePoint administrators and IT administrators encounter when trying to recover SharePoint data and reveals a solution.
Posted: 10 Feb 2009 | Published: 10 Feb 2009

Ontrack® PowerControls™ by Kroll Ontrack

Database Manageability and Productivity Cost Comparison Study: Oracle Database 11g Release 2 vs. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Release 2
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Review this cost comparison study of Oracle Database 11g R2 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 and uncover which technology came out on top. Find out which solution offered a 49% higher time savings, 46% more in complexity savings, and whose time savings amounted to saving $58,800 per year per database administrator.
Posted: 03 Jul 2012 | Published: 25 Jun 2012

Oracle Corporation

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®

Performance Study on SharePoint Workloads in a SQL Server Environment
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
WHITE PAPER: This paper focuses on the SQL Server I/O subsystem and the role it plays in a SharePoint environment. The lessons learned in this paper will help IT Managers build more efficient and effective SharePoint environments on an SQL back-end.
Posted: 08 Oct 2010 | Published: 24 Aug 2010

Dell and Microsoft SQL