Microsoft SQL Server Consolidation and Virtualization

MUST READ Step-by-Step Guide: Migrating to SQL Server 2005 with Copy Database Wizard STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE - The Copy Database Wizard offers a point-and-click interface to easily migrate a single SQL Server database and its objects from SQL Server 2000 to 2005. Step-by-Step Guide: How to spec your SQL Server hardware needs STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE - Contributor Hilary Cotter breaks down key SQL Server hardware considerations and offers advice for optimal hardware selection, sizing and performance. Chapter 2: Planning your SQL Server consolidation CHAPTER DOWNLOAD - In Chapter 2 of this expert e-book, learn how to consolidate SQL Servers in six steps and get considerations for specific consolidation cases. Face-off: MySQL, PostgreSQL and SQL Server go head to head FACE-OFF - Open source database management systems have become legitimate options for cost savings, but how do they really stack up against proprietary databases? Get both sides of the story.

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	Maintaining high availability of SQL Server virtual machines Submitted By: SearchSQLServer.com | 15 Jun 2009 TIP - Learn to take advantage of Hyper-V and Windows 2008 in order to achieve fault-tolerant and highly available SQL Server virtual machines.

	Creating fault-tolerant SQL Server installations Submitted By: SearchSQLServer.com | 03 Jun 2009 TIP - Learn to install SQL Server fault tolerance systems, with tips for using failover clustering, database mirroring and Microsoft Hyper-V in SQL Server environments.

	The challenges of SQL Server consolidation Submitted By: SearchSQLServer.com | 03 Apr 2009 TIP - Despite the benefits of SQL Server consolidation, some IT pros are still reluctant to make the move. Learn which scenarios could pose a challenge to those looking to consolidate.

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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

	The ROI of PCI DSS: Finding Value in a Turbulent Economy with PCI DSS Published by: WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. | 02 Jul 2009 WHITE PAPER - Read this insightful white paper for a fresh look at how mandatory PCI DSS compliance can lead to big business benefits.

How WatchGuard Could Have Saved Hannaford and TJX Money: Real-World ROI Calculations for Retail Network Security Solutions Published by: WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. | 02 Jul 2009 CASE STUDY - This white paper looks at two major retailers and how they could have saved themselves millions of dollars, not to mention their reputations as secure businesses, by using a WatchGuard network security solution.

The Total Economic Impact™ Of Progress Management for Interconnected Applications Published by: Progress Software, Inc. | 01 Jul 2009 ANALYST REPORT - In February 2009, Progress Actional commissioned Forrester Consulting to examine the total economic impact and potential ROI enterprises may realize by deploying Progress Actional. The Progress Actional solution provides visibility, security, and control of the activities of services and end-to-end business transactions in a runtime environment.

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