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E-Guide: BI Technologies in SQL Server 2012
Are the new big data analytics and business intelligence (BI) features in SQL Server 2012 worth the cost of an upgrade for your organization? Is SQL Server's native backup compression or a third-party product best suited to your data warehousing needs? Read this e-guide to find expert advice on both of these questions.
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E-Guide: Windows Storage Server 2008 R2: Attain Shared Storage in Virtual Data Centers
Although Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 is widely touted as a NAS appliance, it can also function as an iSCSI target. This expert e-guide provides an in-depth overview of this platform, its' new features, and lesser known uses.
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E-Guide: Windows Server 8: Achieve Efficient Storage Through Data Deduplication
Deduplication technology has existed for some time, but only now is it being incorporated into a Windows operating system. This expert e-guide examines Windows Server 8's new deduplication functionality and discusses how it enables significant space savings and protection against data loss.
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SQL Server Insider: Tips for the SQL Server Pro Vol. 8
New products and trends in the technology industry change and evolve almost as quickly as the technology itself. In particular, SQL Server is a rapidly evolving market. This editorial e-zine features industry insight from leading companies and experts on the latest SQL Server trends.
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e-Zine: Purchasing Considerations for Exchange 2010
Find out why now is the best time to migrate to Exchange 2010 in this expert e-zine. Plus, discover how to cost-effectively meet the hardware and performance demands of this latest upgrade.
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e-Guide: How to plan for a migration to Windows 7
This expert e-guide offers essential tips for conducting a safe and easy migration to Windows 7, including how to pick the right edition, address architectural concerns and plan out key migration steps.
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Presentation Transcript: A First Look at Storage in Windows Server 8
In this presentation transcript, storage expert Brien Posey explores some of the storage features and changes in Windows Server 8. Read now to learn more.
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Presentation Transcript: Command Line Storage Provisioning in Windows Server 2008
This presentation transcript demonstrates step-by-step how to manage Windows from the command line, and particularly how to provision storage. Read now to learn more.
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E-Guide: NAS Systems Buying Decisions
Check out this E-Guide to learn about a viable and now cost-effective storage solution – NAS and what you should consider when evaluating this product for purchase. Also discover what Dell’s VP has to say about scale-out NAS and more.
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Ensuring Hyper-V security: What virtualization means for network protection
This presentation transcript examines the topic of virtualization security, with a specific focus on using Hyper-V. Obtain detailed information on hardening the host, managing virtual machines, and implementing various endpoint protection strategies throughout your infrastructure.
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Presentation Transcript: How Windows Server 2008 R2 Can Lower Your TCO
This presentation transcript explores the business benefits of Windows Server 2008 R2, with a specific focus on Service pack 1. Read about the risks of delaying upgrades and learn about new opportunities for cost savings.
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Dell Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Reference Architecture
This paper proposes several sample virtualisation architectures based on Dell's server and storage products. Architectures are divided into three main categories: Small, Medium, and Large. These categories are based on the features and capacity of each product, as well as the complexity of the overall architecture.
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Presentation Transcript: Why Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V and Why Now?
This presentation transcript explores monitoring challenges that IT pros face. Gain insight into how to streamline your processes and improve monitoring efficiency. Learn how server enhancements and other improvements could factor into your organization's virtualization decisions.
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Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server® 2008 R2 is the newest Windows Server operating system from Microsoft. Designed to help organizations reduce operating costs and increase efficiencies, Windows Server 2008 R2 provides enhanced management control over resources across the enterprise. Read the top 10 reasons why you should upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2.
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Virtual Gains: The Benefits of Dell Hardware with Hyper-V
Read on to learn what SMBs should consider before implementing virtualisation as well as the specific benefits of using Dell hardware with Microsoft’s Hyper-V virtualisation solution.
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eGuide: Hyper-V - What You Need to Know before Getting Started
In this E-Guide learn how Microsoft Hyper-V fits into the server virtualization landscape, with insight on exactly what Hyper-V has to offer, and analysis of how the Microsoft technology stacks up against the competition.
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What’s New in Windows Server 2008 R2: Active Directory, Group Policy and Terminal Services
In this presentation transcript, IT author Jonathan Hassell walks you through some of the key changes made to R2 in three key areas: Active Directory, Group Policy and Terminal Services.
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Presentation Transcript: Considerations for moving to Windows Server 2008 R2
This presentation transcript explores the key features of Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V. Find out how this technology compares to its predecessor and gain insight into the benefits you can expect to achieve from using Windows Server 2008 R2 with Windows 7.
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Presentation Transcript: Windows Server 2008 R2 - Top 10 Changes You'll Actually Care About
This presentation transcript will discuss the top ten most useful advantages of Windows Server 2008 R2. Gain insight into improvements made to Terminal Services and Hyper-V that can provide your organization with increased flexibility.
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Presentation Transcript: What you need to know about System Center Virtual Machine Manager
This presentation transcript contrasts two options for managing Hyper-V hosts. Determine whether the Hyper-V remote management plug-in or a Windows 7 alternative is more suitable and learn about the key characteristics of System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM).
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Presentation Transcript: Backup and Storage Considerations for Server Virtualization with Hyper-V
Virtualization has unique requirements when it comes to backup and storage. Explore various disaster recovery strategies for virtualized Windows environments and discover the latest tools and utilities that have emerged in the market.
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E-Book: Getting the Most Out of Windows Server 2008
This e-book features strategies for hot issues ranging from virtualization to Windows 7 migrations.
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TechFocus: Windows 7 Migration - Why a Windows 7 Upgrade Is Worth It
Microsoft Windows 7 addresses user frustrations, but satisfied users are just one benefit of migrating to the new operating system. This expert guide will discuss key features that can make a Windows 7 migration worth the investment.
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Power Management in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and 11th-Generation Dell PowerEdge Servers
The Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 OS incorporates enhanced power management tools that can complement 11th-generation Dell™ PowerEdge™ server capabilities such as the Dell Active Power Controller feature to help control power consumption and increase energy efficiency in enterprise data centers.
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Presentation Transcript: Best of Breed Virtualization Scenarios and Hyper-V Features
In this transcript, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down the seven different layers of the server virtualization architecture, and explains the role the hypervisor plays in the success of that infrastructure.