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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.
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SQL Server virtualization pros and cons: Weigh the performance impact
TIP - Virtualizing SQL Server has pros and cons. Learn the performance impacts of virtualization on SQL Server I/O, RAM and memory to decide if it is a fit for your SQL Server system.
Q&A: SQL Server 2008 a better fit for consolidation
ARTICLE - Consolidation still has its fair share of challenges, but improvements to SQL Server 2008 could actually make it easier than ever before.

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Q&A: SQL Server 2008 a better fit for consolidation
SearchSQLServer.com | 28 Oct 2009
ARTICLE - Consolidation still has its fair share of challenges, but improvements to SQL Server 2008 could actually make it easier than ever before.
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Deploying a SQL Server virtual appliance for Microsoft Hyper-V
Submitted By: SearchSQLServer.com | 19 Aug 2009
TIP - Deploying a virtual appliance is simple, and can come in handy when you need to install updates to Microsoft SQL Server.
How to create SQL Server virtual appliances for Hyper-V
Submitted By: SearchSQLServer.com | 31 Jul 2009
TIP - Creating a private SQL Server VAP will reduce the time it takes to deploy additional SQL Server machines in your environment.
Protect virtual databases through SQL Server database mirroring
Submitted By: SearchSQLServer.com | 13 Jul 2009
TIP - Learn how database mirroring provides cost-effective protection for critical databases running on virtual machines.
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SQL Server Consolidation Fast Guide
SearchSQLServer.com | 25 Mar 2009
LEARNING CENTER - This guide features resources for those looking to learn more about SQL Server consolidation, with tips on when (and when not) to consolidate, strategies, best practices and more.
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  WHITE PAPERS
Video Conferencing: ROI, TCO and QOS
Published by: CDW Corporation | 20 Nov 2009
EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE - This E-Guide will help you develop plans and polices for video conferencing, ensuring you not only meet user demands and improve collaboration, but also deliver measureable ROI.
Tiered Storage and Virtualization in the Real World
Published by: Hitachi Data Systems | 19 Nov 2009
CASE STUDY - Does a transition to virtualized tiered storage deliver true value, a fast return on investment (ROI), and verifiable cost savings? This case study documents the specific business and economic value realized by one enterprise company after its first year using new storage architecture built on Hitachi tiered storage.
E-Guide: Increase Quality and ROI with SAP Certification and Training
Published by: SkillSoft Corporation | 18 Nov 2009
EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE - Read this E-Guide and explore how certifications can help SAP gauge market levels of training and experience to deliver a better and faster ROI. Discover how the Business Process Expert certification can enhance the skills needed to create and compose business processes as well as bridge the gap between IT and business.
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