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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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Virtualizing SQL Server: Myth or reality?
With benefits such as cost savings and high-availability options, SQL Server virtualization is taking the IT world by storm. Here are a few things to keep in mind. Tip
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Are SQL Server BI systems compatible with virtualization?
As SQL Server BI catches on among small businesses, questions about whether SQL Server virtualization is compatible are bound to follow. Get an expert take on what you need to know for virtualized BI to work. Tip
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Getting set up for multi-server management with SQL Server 2008 R2
One of SQL Server 2008 R2's most talked-about new features allows DBAs to monitor the performance of multiple instances with a single glance. Tip