In the age of big data, efficiently managing relational databases, particularly SQL Server, may be the single most important issue facing a growing number of CIOs and data center managers. Throughout ...

As you will see in this chapter, companies use SQL Server for many types of applications and on most tiers now. Gone are the days when you would second guess yourself choosing to use SQL Server over a ...

As more computing functions move to the cloud, a relatively new database format — NoSQL — is poised to take the place of the SQL database on which so many manufacturers rely. Automation experts weigh ...

It's time to replace a SQL server, the lease is up soon. The databases are around 3-4 GB currently, just barely fitting in RAM on the current server. If I am planning on getting a server with plenty ...