Microsoft SQL Server Consolidation and Virtualization

MUST READ 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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