SQL Server Magazine

Demystifying SQL Server Virtualization

Michael Otey dispels some myths surrounding SQL Server virtualization, including the notion that all virtualization platforms are created equal. He explains the high-level differences between the hosted, hypervisor, and virtualized OS platforms.

Migrating to SQL Server 2008

Now that Microsoft supports direct migration from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2008, you must decide: Should I migrate from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005, or should I migrate directly to SQL Server 2008?

Virtualizing SQL Server with VMware or Hyper-V

Tests of server virtualization products VMware ESX Server 3.5 and Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, plus SQL Server running four virtual machines (VMs) indicate that SQL Server running in a VM is ready to handle production workloads.

What Readers Want SQL Server to Include

Take a look at which features our readers believe should be in the next version of SQL Server.

What If You Had a Benchmark and Nobody Came?

Michael looks at some of SQL Server 2008's benchmark scores and discusses why the TPC-E benchmark currently isn't useful for comparing database platforms.

SQL Server 2008's Report Designer Preview

This week, Derek discusses the Report Designer Preview feature that will be included with SQL Server 2008.

MySQL: Sun's Billion Dollar Baby

Find out how Sun Technologies' acquisition of MySQL means for the database market.

Ready for Your Environment? Working with VLDB Using SQL Server 2008

How Do I upgrade to SQL Server 2008?

What's New in SQL Server 2008?

VMs vs. Multiple SQL Server Instances, Round 2

Choose which server consolidation method is right for you. Mike Otey walks you through factors to consider for your organization.

Where SQL Server Should Go from Here

Find out what Michael says is missing from SQL Server 2008 and what Microsoft should include in its next release.

SQL Server as a Data Platform . . . Finally

SQL Server 2008 can serve both your business needs and your infrastructure needs--that is, if you're even ready to migrate to it.

VMs vs. Multiple SQL Server Instances

Many organizations have adopted running multiple VMs on a single hardware platform as a server consolidation method, but virtualization isn’t the only solution. Find out how virtualization and multiple SQL server instances compare.

New Training Grounds

Microsoft's new MODL training is where Second Life meets traditional classroom training. The result: an entirely new training environment that provides a fun, life-like training program that you can follow at your own pace.

A Fresh Approach to SQL Server

We've redesigned SQL Server Magazine to sharpen our focus on content you want, such as business intelligence and SQL Server fundamentals, and to make it easier for you to read, interact with the community, and find related content on the Web.

Get Connected with LINQ

Language-Integrated Query (LINQ) is the long-awaited wave of the future, and its benefits definitely outweigh its drawbacks.

Too Soon for SQL Server 2008?

Believe it or not, the next release of SQL Server—SQL Server 2008—is right around the corner. But releases aren't necessarily good news for customers.

Wait Before You Consolidate

Server consolidation is a popular trend, but this solution might not be right for your organization. Find out how SQL Server systems aren't always best-suited for consolidation.

Insane Devotion to SQL Server Pros

Karen Forster reflects on SQL Server Magazine's 100th issue, how the magazine originated, and the promises we still strive to keep for our readers.