WHITE PAPER:
Managing hardware updates is a key aspect of the MS Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 with the introduction of the SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Dell Update. This article provides guidelines for the process and is the final segment of a two part series.
EGUIDE:
While maintenance is tedious, forgoing maintenance usually causes much more tedious and compliance related issues. Duke Energy learned this the hard way. Read this tip guide to learn how this Charlotte, N.C. - based electric and retail gas utility company, effectively managed their software upgrade in the perils of compliance risks.
WHITE PAPER:
This article explores how administrators can help ensure a successful transition to SQL Server 2005 by planning, testing, and using the Upgrade Advisor.
EBOOK:
SAP upgrades are a perennial challenge - especially for organizations with many instances or customizations. The struggling economy has also made it difficult to make a case for a technical SAP ERP upgrade. Read this paper to learn about six SAP upgrade tips and best practices for global environments which can help avoid costly downtime and issues.
JOURNAL ARTICLE:
See how the database mirroring feature of the Microsoft SQL Server platform can help enterprises of all sizes make their databases highly available.
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
In this presentation transcript, IT author Jonathan Hassell walks you through some of the key changes made to R2 in three key areas: Active Directory, Group Policy and Terminal Services.
EGUIDE:
Before upgrading to SQL Server 2008 R2, there are a few things you need to know to determine if an upgrade is the right decision for your company. This expert e-guide from SearchSQLServer.com details how to evaluate the ROI of a SQL Server 2008 R2 upgrade.
CASE STUDY:
Learn how Continental AG, one of the world's leading suppliers to the automobile industry, migrated its server computer to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and its 24,000 client computer to Windows XP Professional.
WHITE PAPER:
Planning a migration or upgrade to SQL Server 2005, however, can be a challenging process. As organizations plan a SQL Server 2005 implementation, their first step should be to assess their current environment.
