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Scaling SQL Server 2022 VMs on Dell Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI

This white paper describes a cloud-ready, scalable, and high performing solution for Microsoft SQL Server 2022 enabled by the Dell Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI.

• SQL Server
• Microsoft
• VxFlex

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Microsoft SQL Server on Dell EMC VxFlex Integrated Rack

This paper demonstrates how you can deploy SQL Server 2016 on VxFlex integrated rack to meet performance, resiliency, and scale. In addition, it states the best practices for deployment of VxFlex integrated rack and SQL Server 2016.

• SQL Server
• Linux
• containers
• Microsoft

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SQL Server 2019 Containers on Linux

This white paper demonstrates the advantages of using Microsoft SQL Server 2019 containers for an application development and testing environment that is hosted on a Dell EMC platform.

• SQL Server
• Microsoft
• VxFlex
• Data Domain
• Avamar

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Optimize Data Protection for SQL Server 2016 on VxFlex using Dell EMC Avamar and Data Domain

Highlights the design consideration for Data protection using Dell EMC Avamar and Data Domain for SQL Server 2016 database running on VxFlex integrated rack.

• SQL Server
• Unity
• VMware
• Microsoft
• virtualization

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Microsoft SQL Server with Dell EMC and VMware Technology

This white paper introduces SQL Server 2019 and Unity XT all-flash storage. It includes best practices for virtualizing SQL Server with VMware technology and configuring and managing the underlying Dell EMC infrastructure components.

• SQL Server
• Microsoft
• virtualization
• data management

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Winning in the New Era of Data Management

This white paper discusses how SQL Server 2019 will change the way you manage your data estate.

• SQL Server
• PowerMax
• Microsoft

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Dell EMC PowerMax Storage for Mission-Critical SQL Server Databases

This white paper describes how mission-critical SQL Server databases benefit from the PowerMax storage system, which uses compression to deliver high performance and storage efficiency.

• SQL Server
• HCI
• VxRail
• Microsoft
• Big Data Cluster

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Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Big Data Cluster on Dell EMC VxRail

This white paper demonstrates the advantages of using SQL Server 2019 Big Data Cluster technology hosted on a modern Dell EMC VxRail hyperconverged infrastructure to support a scalable data management and analytics platform.

• SQL Server
• Oracle
• VxBlock
• Microsoft
• mixed workloads

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Consolidate Mixed Database Workloads on the Dell EMC VxBlock System 1000

This white paper describes how we designed and tested mixed SQL Server and Oracle database workloads on the VxBlock 1000 converged infrastructure. The paper includes an analysis of the test results of the solution use case and describes the benefits.

• SQL Server
• VMware
• PowerMax
• ESXi
• SRDF

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Deploying Dell EMC SRDF/Metro Smart DR with Microsoft SQL Server for Physical and Virtual Environments

With the introduction of PowerMax SRDF/Metro remote high availability, database administrators have a new way to protect their SQL Server with higher efficiency and better performance. This white paper discusses functionality.

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Modernize Your Microsoft SQL Server Platform and Accelerate Deployments

This white paper describes a solution for Microsoft SQL Server data platform based on three PowerEdge servers, two Top of Rack switches, and the PowerStore storage array. It also describes the components and best practices developed in our performance tests.

• SQL Server
• PowerMax
• Linux
• Microsoft

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Dell PowerMax 2500 and 8500 Best Practices for Mission Critical SQL Server Databases

This document explains and demonstrates the benefits of and best practices for deploying SQL Server databases on the PowerMax 2500 and 8500 storage systems.

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SQL Server 2019 Best Practices on PowerEdge Servers and PowerStore T Model Arrays

This white paper provides design, configuration, and best practice guidelines for optimizing SQL Server 2019 running on Dell PowerEdge R750xs server, Dell PowerStore 5000T, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.5, and VMware vSphere 7.0.3.

• SQL Server
• AMD EPYC
• solution insight

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Solution Insight: SQL Server 2022 Data Analytics on Dell PowerEdge with AMD EPYC 7473X Processors and Dell ECS

This white paper provides an insight into the benefits of a powerful, agile, and flexible infrastructure for SQL Server 2022 data analytics.

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Running SQL Server 2022 with Red Hat OpenShift on AMD EPYC based Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell ObjectScale

This white paper provides a solution overview and the benefits of a powerful, agile, and flexible cloud-ready infrastructure of running SQL Server 2022 data analytics on Red Hat OpenShift and Dell ObjectScale.