Microsoft SQL Server 2008 - The Next Generation in Enterprise Data Management

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	Consolidation Guide: SQL on Dell 2650 to Dell 2950
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	Consolidation Guide: SQL on HP DL585 to Dell R905
	Consolidation Guide: SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2008 on Dell Multi-Core Servers
	What You Need to Know About SQL Server 2008
	Deployment Guide: SQL Server 2008 on WIndows Server 2003
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	SQL 2000 to SQL 2008 Migration Guide on Windows 2008
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	SQL Server Always On
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	Deploying MS SQL Server BI/DW Configurations on Dell PowerEdge servers and PowerVault storage
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	Virtualization Best Practices Guide for SQL Server
	Virtualization Guide for SQL Server 2000
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 – The Next Generation in Enterprise Data Management

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 from Dell – Take a look inside Microsoft’s next generation database

Microsoft^® SQL Server^® 2008 provides a trusted, productive, and intelligent data platform for your most demanding mission critical applications. In addition, when you select Dell as your solutions partner you receive full access to Dell’s prescriptive "Business Ready" solutions offerings for SQL Server 2008.

With a Dell/Microsoft SQL Server 2008 solution you gain access to Dell’s focused service offerings, implementation guidance, optimized hardware, and tested configurations; resulting in excellent value and fast implementation results for your organization.

Fast Implementation

Proven Deployment Models

Industry Standard platforms

Recommended Configurations

Solid Foundation

Planning Services

Modular offerings

Integrated Management

Smarter Growth

Consolidate servers with multiple databases and instances

Scalable and flexible to meet your business demands

Dell tests and validates Dell server and storage hardware with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 in a variety of configurations. Simplify your environment with a Microsoft and Dell solution today.

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