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Understanding SQL Server virtualization
These days, virtual servers are often seen as time- and money-saving efforts for businesses. When deciding if going virtual is the right thing to do, it’s important to consider myriad of things, including the age of your physical servers, the amount ... E-Handbook
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SQL Server virtualization best practices: A checklist for success
Cloud computing and virtualization have drawn considerable attention in the IT world for their innovation and cost-effectiveness. SQL Server Insider set out to explore the new trends, including basic suggestions and a virtualization checklist by Gart... E-Zine
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Exploring SQL Azure features and opportunities
Volume 3 of the SQL Server Insider E-Zine offers tips for the SQL Server pro. This volume covers the following topics: "Are We There Yet? The Slow Road to SQL Azure," "Finding Your BI Niche in the Cloud," and "The Three Sides of DACPAC with SQL Serve... E-Zine
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SQL Server consolidation options in action
Database consolidation can take many forms, but getting the most out of your available resources is always the goal. Read this e-book to learn about your SQL Server consolidation options. Get the latest information on SQL Server and advice from our e... E-Book
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Evolution of Windows Azure SQL Database
Learn about latest developments in SQL Azure technology, exploring its benefits and drawbacks in this comprehensive guide. Essential Guide
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Quiz: How well do you know Windows Azure SQL Database?
Take this brief quiz to test your understanding of SQL Server cloud-based database technology. Quiz
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Guide to SQL Server virtualization best practices
This guide offers discussion of the pros and cons of SQL Server virtualization and tips for successful implementation of virtualization technologies. Essential Guide
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Legacy file systems, away: Dealing with an unsupported file system
When the City of Aurora, Colo. heard that its legacy file system would no longer be supported, it had to act fast. Feature
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Why you should think twice about Windows Azure SQL Database
Expert Serdar Yegulalp explains why Windows Azure SQL Database may not be such a great fit for your IT shop after all. Learn what to watch out for. Feature
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The pros of Windows Azure SQL Database
What are the pros of choosing Windows Azure SQL Database over more traditional infrastructure? Serdar Yegulalp shares his knowledge on the subject. Feature
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SQL Server 2012 Guide
SQL Server 2012 Guide
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SQL Server security in virtual, physical worlds virtually the same
SQL Server security issues in virtualized environments pretty much mirror the challenges in physical environments, experts say. Standard security guidelines apply. Feature
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SQL Server virtualization is inevitable: Get the right hardware
Buying hardware for SQL Server virtualization hosts entails some specialized shopping skills. Get some expert tips on what to look for. Feature
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SQL Server virtualization more than a passing trend?
Virtualization may be taking data centers by storm, but what’s behind the trend? In this month’s “SQL in Five,” SearchSQLServer.com asks Microsoft’s Mark Kromer about the benefits and difficulties of virtualizing SQL Server. SQL in Five
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Diving into the Oracle-Microsoft cloud computing deal
Oracle's getting back to its roots, as SQL Azure bites its fingernails (or does it?) Find out why the Oracle-Microsoft deal matters. News | 24 Jun 2013
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Back up SQL Server to SQL Azure? Some have their fingers crossed
With Microsoft broadcasting the importance of its cloud computing platform, some SQL Server pros want to use the cloud database service as a backup to their on-premises SQL Server databases. News | 12 Jun 2012
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Ahead of TechEd, Microsoft speaks on SQL Server 2012, Amazon RDS
Mark Kromer gives tips on what he thinks will be the best sessions at Microsoft TechEd 2012, and also comments on SQL Server in the cloud and a recent Amazon announcement. Q&A; | 06 Jun 2012
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SQL Server virtualization risks: among all the pros, some cons
Virtualization promises big savings for businesses, and few are decrying its influence. But is it always the answer? Are there SQL Server virtualization risks to learn about first? News | 05 Jul 2011
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Microsoft changes virtualization licensing for SQL Server 2008 R2
The company has put the kibosh on unlimited virtualization rights with SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition. News | 05 May 2010
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Per processor licensing holds up VMware virtualization push
At one Midwestern data processing firm, performance of resource-intensive apps under virtualization isn't the problem –licensing cost is. Article | 14 Dec 2009
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How to work around Azure database migration limitations
Performing a successful Azure database migration is no easy task. There are plenty of limitations and missing features, and this is how you make do. Tip
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SQL Server high availability: Natural enemy of virtualization?
Do SQL Server high availability and virtualization go together or not? Find out if virtualization is a good option for you in this tip by Bob Sheldon. Tip
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SQL Server virtualization: When it's just not a good idea
Virtualizing SQL Server is a good idea for many IT shops, but it's not for everyone. Robert Sheldon explains when it might not be a good choice. Tip
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The pros and cons of virtualizing SQL Server environments
What are the pros and cons of virtualizing SQL Server environments? Basit Farooq takes you through the potential good, bad and the ugly. Tip
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Virtualizing SQL Server? What to keep in mind
Thinking about virtualizing SQL Server? Roman Rehak gives you a rundown about what you should keep in mind when planning your migration. Tip
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Making sense of SQL Server 2012 virtual environment licensing
SQL Server 2012 licensing is complicated enough. Now add in SQL Server virtual environments and try not to let your head spin. Tip
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SQL Server virtualization: Not always a good idea
SQL Server virtualization may seem like a magic bullet, but there a few scenarios that might cause businesses to reconsider. Tip
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In data warehousing, cost-benefit’s the issue with backup compression
Backup compression is well known to carry the benefit of cost savings to SQL Server shops, but organizations using SQL Server data warehouses may have a few more variables to consider. Tip
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Microsoft SQL Server 2012 pricing, licensing packed with changes
SQL Server 2012 pricing includes some significant adjustments, including a reduction in the number of editions and the change from processor- to core-based licensing. Tip
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SQL Server consolidation good -- not checking metrics bad
SQL Server consolidation could save your company big money, writes expert Denny Cherry, but first you’ll need to examine metrics like concurrent connections, buffer pool size and drive space. Tip
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SVVP (server virtualization validation program)
SVVP (server virtualization validation program) is a policy that allows administrators running running Windows Server on certified virtualization technologies other than Hyper-V and Microsoft Virtual Server to receive technical support for Windows Se... Definition
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SQL Server 2012
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is a relational database management system (RDBMS) designed for the enterprise environment. Like its predecessors, SQL Server 2012 comprises a set of programming extensions to enhance the Structured Query Language (SQL), a s... Definition
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database mirroring
Database mirroring is the maintenance of redundant copies of a database to ensure continuous data availability and minimize or avoid downtime that might otherwise result from data corruption or loss, or when the operation of a network is partially c... Definition
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Cloud efforts advance, SQL Server evolves
MVPs Brent Ozar and Kevin Kline discuss the implications of Microsoft’s latest cloud computing efforts and what they mean to SQL Server BI, virtualization and more. Podcast
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How to work around Azure database migration limitations
Performing a successful Azure database migration is no easy task. There are plenty of limitations and missing features, and this is how you make do. Tip
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Evolution of Windows Azure SQL Database
Learn about latest developments in SQL Azure technology, exploring its benefits and drawbacks in this comprehensive guide. Essential Guide
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Quiz: How well do you know Windows Azure SQL Database?
Take this brief quiz to test your understanding of SQL Server cloud-based database technology. Quiz
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SVVP (server virtualization validation program)
SVVP (server virtualization validation program) is a policy that allows administrators running running Windows Server on certified virtualization technologies other than Hyper-V and Microsoft Virtual Server to receive technical support for Windows Se... Definition
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Guide to SQL Server virtualization best practices
This guide offers discussion of the pros and cons of SQL Server virtualization and tips for successful implementation of virtualization technologies. Essential Guide
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Diving into the Oracle-Microsoft cloud computing deal
Oracle's getting back to its roots, as SQL Azure bites its fingernails (or does it?) Find out why the Oracle-Microsoft deal matters. News
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SQL Server high availability: Natural enemy of virtualization?
Do SQL Server high availability and virtualization go together or not? Find out if virtualization is a good option for you in this tip by Bob Sheldon. Tip
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SQL Server virtualization: When it's just not a good idea
Virtualizing SQL Server is a good idea for many IT shops, but it's not for everyone. Robert Sheldon explains when it might not be a good choice. Tip
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Understanding SQL Server virtualization
These days, virtual servers are often seen as time- and money-saving efforts for businesses. When deciding if going virtual is the right thing to do, it’s important to consider myriad of things, including the age of your physical servers, the amount ... E-Handbook
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Legacy file systems, away: Dealing with an unsupported file system
When the City of Aurora, Colo. heard that its legacy file system would no longer be supported, it had to act fast. Feature
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About Microsoft SQL Server Consolidation and Virtualization
SQL Server consolidation is by no means a new ideology. Database admins and developers have been looking into consolidation as a way to counter SQL Server sprawl for years now. With advancements in virtualization technology, however, the benefits of SQL Server consolidation are greater than ever before. This topic page features best practices and expert advice dealing with SQL Server virtualization and consolidation. Here you'll find info outlining the advantages of consolidating SQL Servers through virtualization, specifically through Microsoft Hyper-V. You'll also learn how enhanced scalability, manageability and performance features included with SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 help to simplify the consolidation process while at the same time maintaining high availability. Finally, be sure to check out our expert eBook "SQL Server consolidation: Why, when and how to consolidate SQL Servers" for all the basics to get you started.