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What's new in SQL Server 2008
SQL Server 2008 will be released in 2nd quarter of 2008. SQL Server 2008 will also be part of a joint launch with Windows Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 on February 27, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. If you are interested in SQL Server 2008, you can download the...
Tags: Database, Audit, Performance, Microsoft SQL Server, Backup, Mirroring, Server, Encryption, SQL Server 2008, Extended Events Infrastructure, Data Compression Improved Data Compression, Performance Management, Databases, Enterprise Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Software, Data Management, Steven Warren
Blog posts 2007-10-30
Scaling your SQL Server system
When your database servers become busy and performance deteriorates, the fix may be as straightforward as taking another look at your current application and query designs. Here's a comparison of scaling up vs. scaling out your SQL Server systems. What do you do when your database servers become busy...
Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Tim Chapman, Databases, Storage, Performance management, database, server, performance, database server, hardware, SQL Server Newsletter, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
Technical articles 2007-03-19
See performance gains by using indexed views in SQL Server
When you use index views in the right situations, they can dramatically improve the performance of SQL Server queries. Tim Chapman explains why performance testing is the best way to tell if indexed views will be beneficial to your database. A view is a saved T-SQL query in SQL...
Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, Tim Chapman, server, performance, database, SQL Server Newsletter, Index, View, View Definition, Performance Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management
Technical articles 2007-02-16
Optimize the Windows Server 2003 page file for increased performance
Saving for more RAM? In the meantime, optimize your Windows Server 2003's performance by using page files—you'll free up more RAM without slowing down your server. Here's how to implement this stopgap measure while you wait to get more memory. You've read the rule: "Add RAM to increase system...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, page file, server, disk, performance, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, RAM, Performance Management, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Human Resources, Workforce Management
Technical articles 2006-11-28
Five useful dynamic management objects in SQL Server 2005
SQL Server 2005 is packaged with new object types known as dynamic management objects. These objects can return the state of the database for a given point in time. Tim Chapman discusses how you can use five of the dynamic management objects to your advantage. New to SQL Server...
Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Databases, Tim Chapman, Enterprise software, Performance management, management object, dynamic management object, server, Windows performance, Windows Performance Monitor, monitor, SQL Server Newsletter, Database, View, Table, Security Architecture, Buffer Cache Hit Ratio, Software, Data Management
Technical articles 2006-10-02
Optimize database code to boost performance
Tony Patton offers .NET developers a few guidelines for developing efficient database code. For instance, he explains when to use the WHERE clause and reveals what code to avoid. As .NET developers, we often find ourselves waist deep in SQL Server queries and stored procedures. A good example...
Tags: Microsoft SQL Server Transact-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, Tony Patton, Performance management, .NET, clause, Having Clause, database, performance, .NET Newsletter, Microsoft .NET, Query, Problem, Server, Creation, TOP Operator, Storage, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware
Technical articles 2006-09-26
Automate your network monitoring process
As your network starts to grow, you need a way to automate the tedious process of monitoring your servers and network. Luckily, there are plenty of solutions out there, from freeware to commercial enterprise packages. Monitoring the health and status of network components is a big part of...
Tags: Servers, Deb Shinder, NETWORKING, Performance management, network monitoring, network, monitoring, server, monitor, performance, SMB Strategies Newsletter, Disk, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components
Technical articles 2006-08-14
Develop an application acceleration strategy
Application acceleration is one of the new buzz phrases in the IT industry, but what does it really mean? Slow application response time can result in frustrated users and lost productivity, impacting your business's bottom line. So it's no wonder that application acceleration is one of the...
Tags: Web, Deb Shinder, Performance management, Channel management, Web application acceleration, performance, Web application, server, strategy, SMB Strategies Newsletter, Web Server, Processor, Application, HTTP, Application Acceleration, Web Servers, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Internet, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Hardware
Technical articles 2006-04-17
Use the Performance Monitor Wizard to keep tabs on Exchange
Determine what could be hampering performance on your Exchange server with the Performance Monitor Wizard. How do you get started quickly in determining what could be hampering performance on one of your Exchange servers? You could run through logs, and manually manipulate the Windows Performance Monitor, or,...
Tags: Microsoft Exchange Server, Scott Lowe MCSE, Performance management, performance monitoring, Performance Monitor Wizard, performance, wizard, server, E-mail Administration Tips Newsletter, Interval, Human Resources, Workforce Management
Technical articles 2005-09-09
Set up file locations for optimal SQL performance
When installing SQL Server, you can specify the default drive and directory for each file type, but suppose the installer doesn't. See how easy it is to fix this problem. By default, SQL Server locates all its files on the same drive as the server. In...
Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Databases, Storage, Arthur Fuller, database, server, SQL Server Newsletter, TechRepublic Inc., Performance, Performance Management, Enterprise Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Software, Data Management, Hardware
Technical articles 2005-07-22
Tech Tip: Check NT system uptime and other statistics
Here's how to check system uptime and other statistics. If you need to know the total uptime on a server, you have a few options. One way is to enter the following command at the command prompt: ...
Tags: Guest Contributor, Windows NT Newsletter, Server, Uptime, Performance Monitoring, Microsoft Windows NT, Performance Management, Servers, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Hardware
Technical articles 2004-07-26
Tech Tip: Speed up slow POP3 and IMAP4 performance in Exchange
Here's how to increase slow POP3 and IMAP4 performance. On heavily loaded Exchange 2000 or Exchange 2003 servers in a front-end/back-end configuration, POP3 and IMAP4 clients may experience slow logons and poor overall performance. The cause for this performance degradation may be the default...
Tags: Guest Contributor, E-mail Administration Tips Newsletter, Cache, Registry, Performance, POP3, Server, IMAP4, DSAccess, Performance Management, Servers, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Hardware
Technical articles 2004-07-27
MSDN Webcast: A Primer to Proper SQL Server Development (Part 5 of 10): New Features in Indexing and Index Maintenance Best Practices (Level 200)
An unmanaged index can become fragmented over time and is likely to degrade in performance, which can directly affect your application's performance. In this webcast on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 development techniques, you learn appropriate strategies for monitoring fragmentation, monitoring index usage and maintaining indexes for better performance.
Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Webcast, Performance, Microsoft SQL Server, Monitoring, Server, Microsoft Corp., Best Practice, Performance Management, Productivity, Human Resources, Workforce Management
Webcasts
Performance Tuning Tips for IBM Informix Dynamic Server
Because performance tuning is iterative in nature, completing too many changes at one time can be a challenge. As time goes by, one should re-analyze these values and reconfigure the settings on a regular basis to maintain the best performance. In addition, tuning the system in a controlled environment without...
Tags: Performance, Server, IBM Corp., Performance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management
White papers 2006-12-18
Managing Server Performance With HP OpenView Performance Manager V6
HP openview performance manager is a powerful graphical analysis and planning tool designed to analyze and project future resource utilization and performance trends. This webcast explains how to manage server performance with HP OpenView Performance Manager V6.
Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Performance, Server, HP OpenView, HP OpenView Performance Manager, Performance Management, Utility Computing, It Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management, It service Management
Webcasts
Client and Server System Performance Benchmarks
At their best, performance benchmarks provide impartial information that can be used to evaluate and compare the performance of computer systems. Dell and the computer industry promote objective and credible benchmarking in various ways, including through standards bodies such as the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation SPEC, Transaction Processing Performance Council...
Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Performance, Server, Benchmark, Computer, Productivity, Performance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management
White papers 2004-04-04
Comparison of the Performance of the DS4500 (FAStT900) and DS4400 (FAStT700) Storage Servers
This paper provides the baseline performance of the IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Storage Server, which employs IBM DS4000 storage technology (formerly Fibre Array Storage Technology, i.e., FAStT). The purpose of this paper is to present the results obtained using the Iometer tool to measure the raw performance of the DS4500's RAID...
Tags: Performance, Server, IBM TotalStorage, IBM Corp., Storage Server, DS4500, Storage, Performance Management, Hardware, Human Resources, Workforce Management
White papers 2004-09-01
Expand Optimizes MPLS Network and Provides Foundation for Server Based Computing Project at Hill McGlynn
Hill McGlynn is one of the UK's leading construction recruitment specialists supply permanent and freelance construction personnel throughout the UK and overseas. Operating in an MPLS environment for WAN connectivity between its headquarters and 14 remote locations in the UK, Hill McGlynn initiated a server based computing project running Microsoft...
Tags: Performance, MPLS, Server, Expand Networks Inc., U.K., Computing, Terminal Services, Network Technology, Performance Management, Networking, Human Resources, Workforce Management
Case studies 2008-04-01
Flex Application Performance: Tips and Techniques for Improving Client Application and Server Performance
Macromedia Flex is a powerful platform that offers the ability to create Rich Internet Application RIAs. Misusing this power can result in areas performance. This paper explores some of these performance issues and offers tips on how to make the most of your Flex application with tiers involved: the Flex...
Tags: Technique, Performance, Macromedia Inc., Server, Macromedia Flex, Performance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management
White papers 2004-11-01
TechNet Webcast: Performance Management Using Project Server 2007 and PerformancePoint Server 2007 (Level 200)
The Microsoft Enterprise Project Management EPM Solution allows users in an enterprise environment to create, select, plan, and manage projects over their lifespan. The EPM Solution includes Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007, Project Server 2007, and Project Portfolio Server 2007. Operational systems such as those built with EPM have a...
Tags: Webcast, Performance, Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Enterprise Project Management Solution, Enterprise Project Management Solution, Performance Management, Business Intelligence, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
Webcasts 2008-12-04


IT Help Desk Survival Guide, Third Edition
TechRepublic's IT Help Desk Survival Guide, Third Edition provides tools and recommendations to help you better manage help desk services, improve end-user support, troubleshoot frustrating hardware issues, identify quick fixes to vexing Windows problems, and help users make the most of Microsoft Office 2003.
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IT Professional's Guide to Policies and Procedures, Third Ed
Whether you're creating policies for management, training, personnel, support, privacy, Internet/e-mail usage, security, or inventory, you'll meet the needs of your entire enterprise with this one download!
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