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Dell/Microsoft Reference Configuration: Dell and Microsoft Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Solutions Running on Dell PowerEdge Servers

Learn how Dell and Microsoft built and tested a 1, 2 and 4 Terabyte Data Warehouse reference configuration. This testing used Dell PowerEdge 6950, 4 Socket, AMD Optiron-powered multi-core servers, Dell PowerVault MD 1000 SCSI storage arrays and Microsoft SQL Server 2005.


Getting Started with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V on Dell Servers

This article provides an introduction to Hyper-V virtualization, discusses the overall architecture and underlying technologies, and offers guidance and best practices for deployment on Dell PowerEdge servers.


Technology Guide: Consolidating SQL Server 2000 on a HP DL585 Server to SQL Server 2008on a Dell PowerEdge R905

In this Tech Guide, Dell and technology partner Principle Technologies have performed an in-depth lab study that takes a Hewlett-Packard DL-585, 4 socket server running Microsoft SQL Server 2000, and upgraded both the hardware and software to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 running on a Dell PowerEdge R905, 4 socket, multi-core AMD-powered server.


Dell/Microsoft 10 and 20 TB Data Warehousing Reference Configuration: Overview

Learn how Dell and Microsoft built and tested a 10 Terabyte Data Warehouse reference configuration, then reconfigured the database in "compressed mode" and doubled the database sizes to 20 TBs.


Better Virtualization: Microsoft Hyper-V with AMD Opteron Processors

Learn about how the technologies from AMD and Microsoft make a potent duo in the quest for virtualization ROI.


Get More from Your Computing Resources with AMD Virtualization Technology

Learn about the main features of AMD Virtualization and how this leading technology enables fast and efficient virtualization while utilizing AMD’s efficient multi-core processors, advanced memory handling capabilities and hardware-based virtualization technologies.


SMBs Enter the World of Virtual Servers

Virtualization is not just for the Enterprise anymore. Learn how small and mid-market businesses are using cutting-edge computing technology to cut costs, conserve energy and grow their businesses.


Dell/Microsoft Reference Configuration: Dell and Microsoft Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Solutions Running on Dell PowerEdge Servers

Learn how Dell and Microsoft built and tested a 1, 2 and 4 Terabyte Data Warehouse reference configuration. This testing used Dell PowerEdge 6950, 4 Socket, AMD Optiron-powered multi-core servers, Dell PowerVault MD 1000 SCSI storage arrays and Microsoft SQL Server 2005.


Technology Guide: Consolidating SQL Server 2000 on a Dell PowerEdge 6650 to SQL Server 2008 on a Dell PowerEdge R905

In this Tech Guide, Dell and technology partner Principle Technologies have performed an in-depth lab study that takes a Dell PowerEdge 6650 Server running Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and upgraded both the hardware and software to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 running on a Dell PowerEdge R905, 4 socket, multi-core AMD-powered server.


Dell/Microsoft Performance Results III: Microsoft Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Reference Configuration

Learn about why Dell PowerEdge servers featuring AMD Opteron processors are an ideal choice to deploy highly available and enterprise mission-critical data.


Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processor and Six-Core AMD Opteron Processor Product Comparison

Make a side-by-side features and benefits comparison of the Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor to the Six-Core AMD Opteron processor. Learn when the Quad-Core vs. the Six-Core processor is better suited for certain applications.


The Ultimate Platform for Server Virtualization: AMD Opteron Processors and Windows Server 2008

Learn about how AMD Opteron processors and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 make the ultimate server platform for server virtualization.


Dell/Microsoft 7 Terabyte Data Warehousing Reference Configurations

Learn how Dell and Microsoft built and tested a 7 Terabyte Data Warehouse reference configuration using Dell PowerEdge 6950, 4 socket, AMD Opteron-powered multi-core servers, Dell PowerVault MD 1000 SCSI storage arrays and Microsoft SQL Server 2005.


Technology Guide: Consolidating SQL Server 2000 on a Dell PowerEdge 2650 to SQL Server 2008 on a Dell PowerEdge R805

In this Tech Guide, Dell and technology partner Principle Technologies build an in-depth lab benchmark that looks at taking an Dell PowerEdge 2650 Server running Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and upgraded both the hardware and software to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 running on a Dell PowerEdge R805, 2 socket, multi-core AMD powered server.