SQL Server 2008 - Update on features

I wanted to give you a brief update/outline on a few new features relating to the newest version of SQL Server (2008).

The latest version has had some major changes and will improve the overall productivity of the IT infrastructure where it is implemented. SQL Server 2008’s main goal is to become more reliable, secure and scalable across business critical applications.

The Business Continuity element has had some new changes including an enhanced database mirroring feature which can build on SQL server 2005 and includes automatic page repair and enhanced supportability.

It has new capabilities, which allows it to store new date and time data, Hierarchy ID, Filestream ID, Sparse Columns and Large user-defined types (Eliminates the 8-KB limit for user defined types).

Integrating data has become a lot easier with advanced backup compression, so less storage is required to keep back-ups online and back-ups can run faster since less I/O is required. SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) pipeline improvements means data integration packages can be scaled more effectively and frees up resources to manage the large enterprise-scale workloads.

Quantix also offer a range of SSRS Support Services enabling our clients to focus on their core business activities while we manage and maintain their Business Intelligence (BI) software and tools. The service involves extensive proactive monitoring to keep your BI Applications functional and optimised. All of this work is performed remotely and does not interfere with other applications or services

These are just a few new additions to latest SQL Server. If you would like to know more about the new features please visit the Quantix website or if you would like to speak to one of our SQL Server consultants please do not hesitate to contact us on: 0115 983 6200

Sql Server 2008 Readiness Review

Quick Update

With the recent release of Microsoft Sql server 2008, Quantix have launched a Sql Server 2008 Readiness Review, which aims to ensure that business are ready to upgrade or migrate to Sql Server 2008.

The review covers the 3 primary concerns when migrating/upgrading to Sql Server 2008:

• Review of all database components
• Analysis of existing applications
• Discusions with the users to see if there has been any underlying performance problems.

The Sql Server 2008 Readiness Review also covers Security and Licensing issues.

To learn more about the Sql Server 2008 Readiness Review from Quantix, please visit the Quantix website or call one of our Sql Server Consultants on 0115 983 6247