SQL Server 2008 White Papers

Discover SQL Server 2008 through a variety of solution and technology-focused white papers.

SQL Server 2008 Product Overview
Microsoft SQL Server provides a policy-based system for managing one or more instances of SQL Server along with tools for performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning that enable administrators to more efficiently manage their databases and SQL Server instances.
Audience: High-level

White Paper: Running SQL Server 2008 on Windows Server 2008
The combination of SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 offers enterprise IT administrators and professional developers a superlative platform for mission-critical applications together with enhanced end-to-end security, management, and development capabilities.

Included in This Document

• Introduction
• Mission-Critical Data Solutions
• Management and Total Cost of Ownership
• Database Consolidation and Virtualization
• Application Development
• Conclusion