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SQL Server 2008 R2 editions, requirements: Top 10 resources
SQL Server 2008 R2 editions offer different things to specific types of customers, learn about them and about the SQL Server 2008 R2 requirements. Top 10
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Parallel processing: Using parallel SQL effectively
Using parallel processing only makes sense for your customers in specific situations. Find out when to use parallel SQL with the Oracle databse to avoid excessive usage. Chapter Excerpt
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Using parallel SQL to improve Oracle database performance
Enhance your customers' Oracle database performance by learning how to use parallel SQL to enable a SQL statement to be processed by multiple threads or processes at once. Chapter Excerpt
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Parallel execution: Determining SQL suitability, benefits
When deciding whether SQL is suitable for parallel execution, consider the factors listed in this chapter excerpt, such as the execution time needed for SQL statements. Chapter Excerpt
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FAQ: Using Resource Governor in SQL Server 2008 R2 to allocate resources
Ensure your customer's SQL Server 2008 R2 environment has the proper resources by determining workload group requirements with Resource Governor and classifying server requests. Project FAQs
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 features, requirements: Study guide
Test your knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 features, hardware and system requirements and find out how to benefit from new features such as Master Data Services. Chapter Excerpt
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Key features in SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services editions
Solutions providers can use this chapter excerpt to learn about the components of SQL Server Reporting Services that are available in the various SQL Server 2008 editions. Chapter Excerpt
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SQL Server 2008 hardware and software requirements
Solutions providers can use this chapter excerpt to learn about the various hardware and software requirements for SQL Server 2008 in 32-bit and 64-bit environments. Chapter Excerpt
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SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services for high-availability deployment
Solutions providers can use this chapter excerpt to learn about highly available Reporting Services installations and high-availability deployment considerations. Chapter Excerpt
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SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services for Internet deployment
Solutions providers can use this chapter excerpt to find out about the various Internet deployment options available when using SQL Server Reporting Services. Chapter Excerpt
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Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 prep begins
SQL Server 2008 won't ship on time, but Microsoft's marketing efforts for the new DBMS are in full swing. Article | 15 Jul 2007
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Oracle eyes small businesses with new partner program
Oracle's small business strategy will draw in regional value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators (SIs) who will be able to sell its software without formally joining its partner network. Article | 28 Jun 2007
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Oracle, system integrator develop new HR product
Oracle and system integrator BearingPoint's jointly-developed application shows how vendors and SIs build new applications. The product, which aims to streamline the new-hire process, is built with Oracle's Fusion middleware SOA. Article | 26 Jun 2007
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Oracle launches partner program for SMB package
Oracle hopes Accelerate's combination of software bundles, deployment tools and a partner program will get SMBs buying more Oracle applications. Article | 14 Feb 2007
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Oracle database management client concerns
Oracle database management poses many challenges for end users attempting to assess performance problems, decipher error messages and determine solutions. Get a heads-up on some of the questions asked of sister site SearchOracle.com's experts, so you... Interview | 17 Jan 2007
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Oracle changes license models
Oracle announced a new, four-pronged licensing program last month, including one aimed at small and midsized businesses (SMBs). Article | 02 Jan 2007
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Small CRM vendors outpace SAP, Oracle in verticals
SAP and Oracle are battling for supremacy in CRM, but in the verticals, vendors with special knowledge beat them easily. Article | 19 Oct 2006
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SQL Server upgrade: How to upgrade to SQL Server 2005
These SQL Server upgrade best practices will help you succesfully upgrade your customers database management systems to SQL Server 2005. Column | 08 Sep 2006
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Quick steps for implementing Master Data Services
VARs can follow a few basic steps to implement Master Data Services for their customers. Learn the different ways to migrate customer data into the model. Tip
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Grow your margins with SQL Server Master Data Services
Implementing SQL Server Master Data Services is only one of the many opportunities, such as managing master data and setting up alerts, that VARs have available to increase their margins using this tool. Tip
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How the SQL Server Utility can make solutions providers money
For customers hesitant to upgrade to SQL Server 2008 R2, the SQL Server Utility may be the remedy. Learn how to use the tool and explain to your customers how it can save them on management costs. Tip
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SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services implementation
Solution providers can create business revenue by convincing customers plagued by inconsistent data to use SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services. Tip
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High-availability solutions for SQL Server 2008 R2
Find out how to implement SQL Server 2008 R2 high-availability solutions, including failover clustering, database mirroring and log shipping, and learn how they affect a database. Tip
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Using Microsoft Upgrade Advisor for SQL Server 2008 R2
A solution provider can use the Microsoft Upgrade Advisor to analyze SQL Server and highlight issues that may arise during a SQL Server 2008 R2 upgrade. Tip
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2: Adding CPU, memory on the fly
Using the Resource Governor component in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, solutions providers can easily allocate CPU and memory. Tip
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SQL Server 2008 R2 system requirements: Hardware and software
SQL Server 2008 R2 system requirements vary depending on a few factors. Learn the hardware, software and disk space requirements, which can differ based on individual components. Tip
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Monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2 with SQL Server Management Packs
Using SQL Server Management Packs for monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2 has many benefits, including additional management capabilities, discovery monitoring and alerts. Tip
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Monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2 using SCOM 2007 R2
Using SCOM 2007 R2 for monitoring SQL Server 2008 R2 has many benefits, including lower cost of ownership, increased availability and the ability to run detailed reports. Tip
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What are the best SMB databases?
Discover the best basic SMB database -- and learn when it's time for your SMB clients to upgrade. Ask the Expert
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Why outsource database management services to a VAR?
Database management services are important to systems channel customers, and some are considering outsourcing as an option. Learn what you need to know to make the outsourcing case to intrigued customers. Ask the Expert
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Integrating Microsoft Office with SQL Server
Deciding whether to integrate Microsoft Office with SQL Server depends on your customers' server environment. Ask the Expert
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Offer SQL Server security services
Choose which SQL Server security services to offer your customers. Our DBA site expert outlines your options. Ask the Expert
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What should I expect when migrating custom applications from SQL Server to MySQL?
Compatibility problems might crop up in a migration from SQL Server to MySQL. Our DBA site expert Hilary Cotter helps you prepare for them. Ask the Expert
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SQL Server database security
SQL Server database security is as important to a customer as ensuring their servers don't encounter any downtime. These tools will help keep your customer's database secure. Ask the Expert
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Controlling Microsoft SQL Server sprawl
Consolidating Microsoft SQL Server will result in better management and availability of the database for your customers. Ask the Expert
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Web-based database support
Finding the right Web-based application for the job can make database support easier for VARs. Ask the Expert
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Helping customers with peak load problems
Providing a database that works well under peak load pressure can go a long way to making VARs valuable to their customers. Expert Hilary Cotter offers advice for building and supporting databases that can stand up to the pressure. Ask the Expert
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Quick steps for implementing Master Data Services
VARs can follow a few basic steps to implement Master Data Services for their customers. Learn the different ways to migrate customer data into the model. Tip
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Grow your margins with SQL Server Master Data Services
Implementing SQL Server Master Data Services is only one of the many opportunities, such as managing master data and setting up alerts, that VARs have available to increase their margins using this tool. Tip
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How the SQL Server Utility can make solutions providers money
For customers hesitant to upgrade to SQL Server 2008 R2, the SQL Server Utility may be the remedy. Learn how to use the tool and explain to your customers how it can save them on management costs. Tip
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SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services implementation
Solution providers can create business revenue by convincing customers plagued by inconsistent data to use SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services. Tip
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SQL Server 2008 R2 editions, requirements: Top 10 resources
SQL Server 2008 R2 editions offer different things to specific types of customers, learn about them and about the SQL Server 2008 R2 requirements. Top 10
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Parallel processing: Using parallel SQL effectively
Using parallel processing only makes sense for your customers in specific situations. Find out when to use parallel SQL with the Oracle databse to avoid excessive usage. Chapter Excerpt
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Using parallel SQL to improve Oracle database performance
Enhance your customers' Oracle database performance by learning how to use parallel SQL to enable a SQL statement to be processed by multiple threads or processes at once. Chapter Excerpt
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Parallel execution: Determining SQL suitability, benefits
When deciding whether SQL is suitable for parallel execution, consider the factors listed in this chapter excerpt, such as the execution time needed for SQL statements. Chapter Excerpt
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High-availability solutions for SQL Server 2008 R2
Find out how to implement SQL Server 2008 R2 high-availability solutions, including failover clustering, database mirroring and log shipping, and learn how they affect a database. Tip
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FAQ: Using Resource Governor in SQL Server 2008 R2 to allocate resources
Ensure your customer's SQL Server 2008 R2 environment has the proper resources by determining workload group requirements with Resource Governor and classifying server requests. Project FAQs
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Read relational database management system (RDBMS) news, tips, tutorials and expert advice for systems integrators, service providers, value-added resellers (VARs) and consultants helping customers select, deploy, manage and compare RDBMSes. You'll find best practices and how-tos on choosing, installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting and otherwise managing commercial and open source database management systems including Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Sybase and Microsoft Access. Also find the advantages of relational database management software.