Microsoft SQL Server2014

November 6, 2014

DATA CENTER

Keeping Your Eyes on the Skies – A Partner’s View on SQL Server and UCS

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A Guest Blog by Partner Rick Heiges of Scalability Experts: Rick is a SQL Server Microsoft MVP and Senior Solutions Architect.  He primarily works with Enterprise customers on their Data Platform strategies. Rick is also very involved in the SQL Server Community primarily through PASS and events such as the PASS Summit, SQL Saturdays, and 24 […]

November 4, 2014

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Why Implement Microsoft SQL Server on Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS)?

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A Guest Blog by Cisco’s Frank Cicalese:  Frank is a Technical Solutions Architect with Cisco, assisting customers with their design of SQL Server solutions on Cisco Unified Compute System. Before joining Cisco, Frank worked at Microsoft Corporation for 10 years, excelling in several positions, including as Database TSP. Frank has in-depth technical knowledge and proficiency […]

November 2, 2014

DATA CENTER

Cisco UCS: The Optimal Platform for Microsoft SQL Server 2014

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The world of data is changing. Businesses face growth in the volume of information and the types of data they encounter. There are new landscapes of vast and dynamic information that must be processed, managed and analyzed to achieve business insight. It is no surprise, therefore, that legacy infrastructures are failing to meet I.T.’s expectations. […]

October 20, 2014

DATA CENTER

SQL de Dissabte (SQLSaturday Barcelona)

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Of the more than 300 SQLSaturdays around the world, I am lucky enough to represent Cisco at the one in Barcelona on October 25th. If you’re attending TechEd Europe we encourage you to also join us at this one-day free event for IT professionals to learn more about SQL Server and the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS). If […]

August 21, 2014

DATA CENTER

TPC-H Benchmark Establishes Cisco UCS C240 as the Fastest Two-socket Server for Microsoft SQL Server 2014

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Cisco (UCS®) continues its tradition of performance and price/performance leadership with the announcement of a world-record TPC-H benchmark at the 1000GB Scale Factor running Microsoft SQL Server 2014. On august 20th 2014, the Cisco UCS® C240 M3 Rack Server delivered the Best Two-Socket Server Performance and Best Overall Price/Performance on the TPC-H Benchmark at the […]