Tools for SQL Server Backup Heroes
Recent trends in the database industry have lead to a number of challenges for managing SQL Server. Most databases grow in size over time. Regulatory requirements mandate maintaining certain amounts of data online. Users also want to see more of their data. And the number of users for database applications grows over time as users discover where relevant data is located. To address these challenges, DBAs and other IT professionals must look to new technology to continue to perform their jobs effectively and in the same amount of time. In this session, we’ll explore the challenges of increased storage and consolidation, log shipping, clustering and other solutions to help the true heroes of SQL Server meet the test.
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Featured Article(s)
Building Data Centric Application with ADO.NET Entity Framework
The ADO.NET Entity Framework provides a simple, consistent, and higher level framework to drastically reduce the implementation time and cost for building DALs.
SharePoint and SQL Server – Officially Together
Working with SharePoint? Probably headed for SharePoint 2010? If so, the official announcement has come out that SQL Server will be a core requirement of SharePoint 2010 – get more information here and at the linked sites. While SQL Server has been integral to SharePoint to-date, the changes and updates, along with the other new requirements for specific versions of Windows Server, are something you’ll want to be planning for now, rather than surprised by later.
It’s also a strong suggestion that, if your company is using SharePoint, and you’re responsible for the databases… make sure you’re up to speed on the requirements and how-to tips for working with SQL Server and SharePoint.
I mentioned yesterday too that the big emphasis of SQL Server 2008 R2 will be heavily based in BI. This, with the added integration with Office applications and other capabilities coming in this release/update cycle fits well into the SharePoint/SQL Server/Office picture.
Featured White Paper(s)
Improving Data Protection and Storage Reliability for Critical Databases
Discover how a healthcare management company met the challenge of improving data protection and storage reliability for criti… (read more)