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Inside SQL Server 2008: Exploring High Availability and Scalability Enhancements by Global Knowledge
improved failover clustering from earlier versions. SQL Server 2008 has built on the earlier SQL 2005 architecture and added some interesting new features. Microsoft is targeting close to zero...
SQL Server 2008: What to Expect by Global Knowledge
Microsoft is building on the established foundation of SQL Server 2005. Using the same architecture and management tools, customers will be able to smoothly upgrade their systems and skills, based...
Desktop Authority Remote Management Gateway Version 1.2.1 by ScriptLogic Corporation
ServerWindows Server 2003 SP1 or above, .NET framework 2.0, SQL Server 2005 or Express Client Support Windows 2000, XP and Vista, 32 and 64-bit
Forrester Research: Total Economic Impact of SQL Server 2008 Upgrade by Microsoft
their organization of upgrading from a previous version of SQL Server to SQL Server 2008. Forrester's aim is to show all related costs to best give readers a complete understanding of the costs their...
Configuring Security in SQL Server by Global Knowledge
Schema Security and Object Security. Configuring access to SQL Server data and features is an important part of every DBA's job, but one that we all know must be handled carefully. The unintended...
File System Auditor Version 2.0.8 by ScriptLogic Corporation

Windows 2000/2003/2008 file server
MSDE, SQL Express, or SQL Server
2000/2005

Reporting and Agent
Configuration Console
Any computer with Windows
2000/XP/2003/2008/Vista
BridgeTrak Version 8.0 - Help Desk Ticket tracking by ScriptLogic Corporation
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Windows and Web applications:

  • Windows Server 2003 (SP1 or higher)
  • Windows 2000 (SP3 or higher)
  • Windows XP (SP1 or higher)
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    Observe IT Pro 4.0.3 - Free Software for Recording & Replaying Terminal and Citrix Sessions by Observe IT
    requirements for installing & running ObserveIT are: SQL Server 200/2005, IIS6.0, ASP.NET
    Disaster Recovery Techniques for SQL Server by Global Knowledge
    This article focuses on tools that are a part of the SQL Server application which after proper setup can prevent data loss on a record, table or database level. The tools available to configure...
    Migrating SQL 2000 to SQL 2008- a Dell Deployment Guide by Dell, Inc.
    recommend for a tested and validated migration of SQL Server 2000 databases to SQL Server 2008 on the Dell PowerEdge R900 server and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise. The Dell...
    eGuide: Performance tuning SQL Server via queries, indexes and more by Microsoft
    This collection of tips and expert guidance will have your SQL Server environment running at peak performance. All database administrators, whether new to the profession or seasoned pros, recognize...
    eGuide: Why Migrate to SQL Server 2008: Considerations Before Making the Move by Dell, Inc.
    outline some key considerations before making the move to SQL Server 2008. Find out if upgrading to SQL Server 2008 is right for your business as well as some key security and compliance features. SQL...
    eGuide: Performing a Successful Migration to SQL Server 2008 by Dell, Inc.
    com and Dell, learn how to get started with a migration to SQL Server 2008, including testing your SQL Server environment before an upgrade. Gain insight into what to keep in mind during the migration...
    eGuide: SQL Server Consolidation by Hewlett-Packard Company
    about the challenges of consolidation. Gain insight into SQL Server consolidation strategies and best practices and learn how to develop a testing environment. There are several benefits to...
    Microsoft SQL Server in a VMware Environment on Dell PowerEdge Blades and Dell EqualLogic Storage by Dell, Inc.
    This white paper provides an overview for deploying SQL Server in a virtualized environment for VMware ESX 3.5 Update 4 (U4) running on the latest PowerEdge M610 and M710 blade servers and...
    Leveraging four-socket servers for your SQL 2000 to SQL 2008 consolidation by Dell, Inc.
    rack space, one-third the power, and one-eighth the number of SQL Server licenses. Server consolidation allows organizations to save money by reducing hardware, software, and operational costs. To help...
    Leaping Forward: SQL Server 2008 Compared to Oracle Database 11g by Microsoft
    Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 outperforms Oracle in the areas that matter to your business. This paper covers some of the business-critical areas in...
    Performance Tuning for Mission-Critical Database Applications by Quest Software
    on multiple vendor databases like Oracle, Sybase, Microsoft SQL Server and DB2), the SQL statements that data retrieval and data modification are done through are also generic. Therefore, not taking full...
    Enhance SQL Reporting Services with Double-Take® by Double-Take Software
    into their important business data stored in Microsoft SQL Server. This white paper provides an overview of how Double-Take can greatly increase your production server's performance by offloading...
    Tools for SQL Server Heros by AppAssure Software
    Please join this webcast with Brian Oliver, SQL Server Expert - specializing in backup and disaster recovery strategies. He discusses the challenge's that SQL Server database...
    SQL Server Resource Center
    Performance implications of transaction log autogrowth in SQL Server
    three times each and the execution statistics were captured by SQL Profiler. Here is the code:

    --  Truncate the table
    truncate table ExpandDB
    go
    -- ... More...
    Jun 25, 2009
    The keys to database backup protection for SQL Server
    an encryption system outside of the backup solution. If you are running SQL Server 2008, you can use the Full Database Encryption option that encrypts the data in the... More...
    Jun 22, 2009
    Maintaining high availability of SQL Server virtual machines
    software products that are optimized for just that. This is the case for SQL Server 2008 among other Microsoft products.

    When previously discussing fault-tolerant... More...

    Jun 15, 2009
    The short course on how SQL Server really works

    Face it, you never intended to become a SQL Server expert, but the proliferation of this database engine – and its many editions... More...

    Jun 10, 2009
    SQL Related Articles
    Microsoft renames SQL Server release, adds data services by Barbara Darrow, Senior News Director

    The next version of SQL Server will be getting a new name, added logical processor support and a bevy of new data management services.

    At TechEd, Microsoft said it... More...

    May 11, 2009
    Top products named for SQL Server by SearchSQLServer.com staff
    for SQL Server 4.6
    Silver: TimeSpring Software Corp. -- TimeData for SQL Server 2005
    Bronze: Idera -- SQLsafe 3.2

    General
    Gold: Tableau Software Inc. -- Tableau v2.0
    Silver: Idera -- SQL compliance manager 2.1
    Bronze: RippleTech... More...

    Jan 15, 2007