Best practices for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 on HP Integrity Superdome servers for Very Large Database (VLDB) BI solutions

This white paper describes best practices for implementing and tuning a high-end data warehouse/OLAP solution based on the scalable power of HP Integrity Superdome systems, enterprise-class HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array storage and Microsoft® SQL Server 2005

This paper is intended for IT and business managers who are interested in the capabilities and advantages of HP Integrity systems using Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (64-bit). The document assumes that the reader has an understanding of database applications in general and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 in particular.

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Best practices for highly available HP Integrity servers and Microsoft SQL Server

This white paper describes the advantages and features provided by the HP Integrity family of 64-bit servers. It also describes how the combination of this HP technology and Microsoft "Always On" Technologies can create a highly available environment for the enterprise. This document will discuss database mirroring, Microsoft Clustering and the use of HP storage technologies and how a combination of these technologies and associated best practices will lead to the implementation of a highly scalable and available environment.

This paper is intended for IT and business managers who are interested in the capabilities and advantages of HP Integrity systems using Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (64-bit). The document assumes that the reader has an understanding of database applications in general and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 in particular.

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