CASE STUDY:
This case study reveals how the right virtualization strategy enabled the sandwich chain Subway to quickly provision SQL Servers while also maintaining performance and data access. Learn how you can mirror Subway's virtualization success by reading on now.
EGUIDE:
Read this expert e-guide to learn why features supporting business intelligence and big data management— among other new capabilities— have industry experts declaring SQL Server 2012 Microsoft's strongest release to date. Also, find step-by-step guidance on how to test and update client applications for compatibility with SQL Server 2012.
EGUIDE:
When it comes to SQL Server virtualization, there are a few pitfalls lurking among the undeniable benefits, including hardware considerations specific to a virtualized SQL environment. Read this e-guide to learn expert tips for ensuring a successful SQL Server virtualization initiative.
EGUIDE:
Read this expert e-guide to discover the hottest in high-performance SQL Server hardware, including a new breed of technologies that can provide multiprocessor power to SQL Server on multiple hosts. Find tips and best practices for choosing server hardware for both virtual and non-virtual SQL environments.
EGUIDE:
Whether you're planning to upgrade an existing SQL Server instance to 2012 or implement a new instance, this expert e-guide describes everything you need to know to drive SQL Server success. Read on to learn about prerequisite software, included components, little-known features, and more.
EBOOK:
Microsoft has worked to address the big issue of "big data," as companies are dealing with a constant influx of digital information. SQL Server is no exception, and Microsoft has given its enterprise database a big data makeover. This e-book takes a close look at SQL Server 2012 and finds out why some DBAs are flocking to it—and why others aren't.
EZINE:
In this edition of our quarterly SharePoint e-zine, you'll find analysis and expert advice on combining SharePoint with business intelligence (BI) systems, designing SharePoint 2010 end-user training programs and virtualizing SharePoint systems.
EZINE:
Everyone knows SQL and NoSQL technologies don't co-exist well. But can they? Check out Issue 3 of SQL Server Insider E-Zine to find out about the mysterious Microsoft project that aims to wed these two database types. Then, delve into the business intelligence (BI) features in SQL Server 2012, including reporting, analytics and data quality.
TRIAL SOFTWARE:
IBM InfoSphere Data Architect is a collaborative data design solution to help you discover, model, relate, and standardize diverse and distributed data assets. It supports dimensional modeling. This page contains more information about the product and access to a 30-day trial.
INFORMATION CENTER:
Click below to gain access to Microsoft's Data Center, where you can gain insight on SQL Server Data Tools' benifits, install and download the tool pack, and get information to help you get started with developing today.
