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March 14, 2012
14
Mar'12
SQL Server 2012 ‘virtually’ out, Microsoft talks features, licensing
With SQL Server 2012 released in a “virtual launch” this month, Microsoft data platform specialist Mark Kromer tells us what his favorite features of the new release are.
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March 02, 2012
02
Mar'12
Microsoft bulks up SQL Server scalability to rival buff competition
Better SQL Server scalability and lower costs have furthered Microsoft’s reach in recent years, industry observers say, and that’s good, because the competition is big and knows the turf well.
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May 19, 2011
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May'11
SQL Server BI performance for the uninitiated
Maintaining a SQL Server business intelligence (BI) system may be challenging for many database administrators, but there’s a lot you can do to ensure top SQL Server BI performance.
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April 07, 2011
07
Apr'11
Q&A;: New Microsoft products focus on configuration, virtualization
There’s been a slew of new Microsoft products lately, including an upgrade for Project Atlanta. A company expert discusses this development, third-party tools and more.
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The SQL Server 2012 Fast Track Data Warehouse reference architecture
Microsoft has released guidelines for a hardware-software configuration that maximizes SQL Server 2012 performance. Learn about what it entails. Continue Reading
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Step 1: Invest in good application design
To get the most from your hardware, spend your up-front resources on solid SQL server application design and an exhaustive QA process. Continue Reading
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Tutorial: Performance tuning SQL Server via queries, indexes and more
If you are looking to tune your SQL Server in the hopes of improving performance, this tutorial has the expert advice you need. Learn how to optimize queries, employ the best indexing practices, utilize the best storage or memory configurations and troubleshoot any other errors or problems that might be limiting SQL Server performance. Continue Reading
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What to consider when deploying In-memory OLTP in SQL Server 2014
In this expert answer, Michael Steineke from Edgenet talks about what to consider when deploying In-memory OLTP in SQL Server 2014. Continue Reading
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Third-party tool for SQL Server outshines IntelliSense in SSMS
IntelliSense in SSMS is Microsoft’s answer to developer pleas. But there is competition from a third-party tool for SQL Server -- SQL Prompt. Continue Reading
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Three third-party tools for SQL Server you need to have
SQL Server is packaged with an array of management tools, but it’s not complete. Several third-party tools for SQL Server can help with monitoring, backup and capacity management. Continue Reading
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Five tips to avoid a performance bottleneck or other SQL Server snares
Basit Farooq provides five tips for SQL Server users, from avoiding a hardware performance bottleneck to dealing with database design. Continue Reading
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Dive deep into SQL Server 2014 in-memory OLTP
Probably the biggest feature of the upcoming release, SQL Server 2014 in-memory OLTP has benefits that DBAs should know about. Learn how to set it up. Continue Reading
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Does SQL Server database size affect performance?
Of course SQL Server database size matters, but there are steps DBAs and IT managers can take to mitigate growing data and maintain good performance. Continue Reading
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Defining half a dozen daily SQL Server DBA responsibilities
Being a SQL Server DBA means you have a lot on your plate. Find out six of the most important DBA responsibilities you should be doing every day. Continue Reading
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Configuring and implementing a SQL Server contained database
Learn how to implement and configure contained databases in SQL Server 2012. Continue Reading
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The ins and outs of the SQL Server 2012 contained database
Contained databases could be one of the most important features of SQL Server 2012. Continue Reading