White Paper: Worth the Wait: Why SQL Server 2008 is Great

Top 10 Most Exciting & Valuable Capabilities of the New Release

SQL Server 2008 is on the way and it's got the industry buzzing. The first significant upgrade in three years features a number of envelope-pushing enhancements and improvements. Which ones are best for you and your business? How will this upgrade impact the way you and your company work?

Examine the ten most valuable features of the SQL Server 2008 release, including:

• Data types and data storage
• Developer improvements
• Auditing and change tracking
• Multi-server management

Read this white paper to discover all ten and see how SQL Server 2008 can make your life easier.

White Paper: Technology Considerations for P2V Server Consolidation

Make the Move - What Can You Gain From a P2V Conversion?

You have performed the research, made the decision to virtualize, and chosen your target servers and virtual environment. Now, how do you move from physical to virtual?

There is a lot of good information available about why to upgrade to a virtual infrastructure but relatively little on how to manage the transition. The white paper explains physical-to-virtual (P2V) conversion options and provides guidance on when each approach is favorable. It covers free conversion tools, cloning products, packaged conversion solutions and outsourced services.

Download this white paper today to succeed in the P2V conversion initiative, while minimizing the risk, time, and overall cost.

White Paper: User Provisioning: Get the Most Bang for your IT Buck

Is your user provisioning process as strong as it needs to be?

If it's not, your IT efficiency and user productivity may be suffering, and your organization may not be as prepared for compliance audits as it could be.

Read this white paper today to understand the relationship between the user provisioning process and regulatory compliance, identity management, access management, and process management. This white paper will also explain the critical role user provisioning plays in your business and how improving the process will:

• Decrease time spent provisioning and raise workforce efficiency
• Reduce costly errors
• Assure transfer of knowledge
• Empower users
• Significantly reduce security vulnerabilities
• Ensure regulatory compliance

Learn how to increase IT efficiency and user productivity, get stronger control over digital identities and better prepare for compliance audits.

Read this white paper today!

Videocast: Knowing Your Data: SQL Server 2008 and BI

SQL Server 2008 Videocast Series – Business Intelligence

Business intelligence tools are part of the rich components that SQL Server 2008 has brought to BI developers/architects. The BI tools found in SQL Server 2008 will help companies understand how SQL Server can help them in their quest to fully utilize the data they capture. Randy Dyess, SQL Server MVP, discusses the features of SQL Server commonly grouped under the heading Business Intelligence.

Watch this video to learn how the BI features of SQL Server 2008 can be utilized to understand the meaning of the data to answer present and future business questions.

Download this videocast today!

For more great technical information, check out Windows IT Pro Resources to see a full listing of available eBooks, white papers and essential guides.

You are subscribed as tayllorcriss@gmail.com.

You received this email because you have an existing business relationship with Windows IT Pro, a division of Penton Media. Periodically, we will inform you of special Penton-related shows, products and other offers that we believe you will find helpful in your business or career. To STOP receiving promotional e-mails from Windows IT Pro, please click here to opt-out.

Windows IT Pro| Penton Media | 249 W. 17th Street | New York, NY 10011 | Privacy Policy