Countless companies want to take advantage of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and its notable business and technology benefits. However, with the prevalence of large, complex and sprawling information technology (IT) infrastructures, many organizations are wary of - or avoid altogether - the time, expense and effort required for a mass overhaul of their database environment.
Easing the migration to Microsoft SQL Server 2005
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New utilities slash the time and complexity, by up to 66%, as well as the cost and risk of database upgrade.
Overview............................................................................................................................................ 2 Why migrate to SQL Server 2005?........................................................................................................ 2 The challenges of database migration .................................................................................................... 2 Time and complexity ........................................................................................................................ 3 Downtime........................................................................................................................................ 3 Cost ............................................................................................................................................... 3 Expedite and automate: HP PolyServe Migration Manager ....................................................................... 3 A systematic and repeatable process.................................................................................................. 4 Automation and manual control......................................................................................................... 5 Reaping benefits beyond migration........................................................................................................ 6 Reducing TCO, improving DBA efficiency, and achieving ROI............................................................... 6 Infrastructure consolidation and management...................................................................................... 6 Working together: HP PolyServe and Microsoft ....................................................................................... 6 Microsoft SQL Server Always On Technologies program ...................................................................... 7 Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................... 7 For more information............................................................................................................................ 8 Overview
Countless companies want to take advantage of Microsoft® SQL Server 2005 and its notable business and technology benefits. However, with the prevalence of large, complex and sprawling information technology (IT) infrastructures, many organizations are wary of-or avoid altogether-the time, expense and effort required for a mass overhaul of their database environment. The task of SQL Server 2005 migration need not be as difficult, time consuming or costly as one might anticipate. HP includes a migration toolset as part of the HP PolyServe Software for Microsoft SQL Server-that can significantly ease the configuration and deployment of SQL Server 2005. By dramatically reducing the complexity of migration and slashing deployment time by up to 66%-in addition to inherent infrastructure consolidation and management benefits that pay dividends well beyond the upgrade-the HP PolyServe Migration Manager often justifies the cost of the changeover by the time the switch is flipped.
Why migrate to SQL Server 2005?
There are many business and technological reasons for making the move to SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition. In tandem with 64-bit computing platforms, SQL Server 2005 can boost performance by 30% in certain instances, deliver a better database management structure and bolster infrastructure security. In addition, it helps IT departments improve data reporting, perform complex queries more rapidly, support more users, and run mission-critical applications faster. According to Microsoft, Fortune 1000 organizations using SQL Server 2005 have found that it provides significant advancements in database technology and allows business users to unlock value in their data by: . Minimizing business disruptions through increased 24/7 availability, scalability and security. . Gaining deeper business insight through richer end-user analytics and reporting tools that result in a faster return on investment (ROI). . Accelerating the development time of business applications by up to 40% with Visual St... [download for more]
