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xVelocity Columnstore Indexes in SQL Server 2012
With the release of SQL Server 2012, Microsoft introduced a new type of nonclustered index called xVelocity columnstore index in the SQL Server database engine. It is based on VertiPaq in-memory data compression technology. The xVelocity... Tip | SearchSQLServer.com
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bit slicing
Bit slicing is a method of combining processor modules to multiply the word length. Bit slicing was common with early processors, notably the AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) 2900 series that originated in 1975. Definition | WhatIs
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Denny Cherry's 2013 predictions (and wishes) for SQL Server trends
2012 was an amazing year for Microsoft SQL Server. The most major event was the release of SQL Server 2012, which came out in the middle of the year. I've got a feeling 2013 is going to be just as exciting, if not even more so. Here are my... Feature | SearchSQLServer.com
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Brian Larson talks SQL Server business intelligence
Recently, we excerpted Chapter 2 of Brian Larson's Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server... Q & A | SearchSQLServer.com
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Index tuning for the reluctant DBA
Tuning indexes in SQL Server is the one thing a database administrator (DBA) can completely own in terms of database application... Tip | SearchSQLServer.com
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A quick look at BitLocker installation requirements
A basic BitLocker installation doesn't require any unusual steps, but deploying it on Windows Server 2012 comes with a few caveats. Answer | SearchWindowsServer.com
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BI as a Service: Tips for scaling your BI system...in human terms
Folks in the IT industry like to talk about scalability. That term usually describes a system's ability to accommodate additional workload as... Tip | SearchSQLServer.com
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Bit rot eroding RAID
RAID’s roots run deep and the technology does a decent job of data protection, but a little math and an open mind might lead you to some better alternatives.
Recently, in preparation for a talk I’m delivering this year at... Magazine | SearchStorage.com
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Three tricky questions BI systems can answer
If you don't have a working BI system, you may be a bit leery of the alleged benefits of these sometimes expensive software systems. Are they like "Web 2.0," surrounded more by hype than reality, or do they offer an obvious, tangible benefit that... Tip | SearchSQLServer.com
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Introduction to SQL Server 2012 Express LocalDB
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express LocalDB is a lightweight version of SQL Server 2012 targeted for database developers. Microsoft's goal was to get developers an executable mode of... Tip | SearchSQLServer.com
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