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Q. What tools are available to stress test and benchmark my new Exchange 2007 deployment?
FAQ for Windows
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John Savill
Microsoft Still the Only Database Vendor Posting TPC-E Scores
Brian explores some of the reasons why Oracle and IBM aren't posting TPC-E scores.
SQL Server Magazine
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Brian Moran
Knowledge and Wisdom: Honoring Jim Gray
Kalen discusses a recent event held to honor Jim Gray, and suggests one way the SQL Server community can honor him in future.
SQL Server Magazine
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Kalen Delaney
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 Magazine
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Michael Otey
Will XP SP3 Slow Your Migration to Vista?
Recent benchmark tests have suggested that Windows XP SP3 is faster than Vista SP1 in overall desktop performance. Will XP SP3 put your Vista migration plans on hold?
Windows IT Pro
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Jeff James
Will XP SP3 Slow Your Migration to Vista?
Windows IT Pro
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Jeff James
Microsoft Ends MAPI Messaging Benchmarking
The end of Microsoft's MAPI Messaging Benchmark program ideally will force server vendors to deliver products based on realistic Exchange configurations.
Windows IT Pro
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Tony Redmond
SQL Server Holds Record for TPC-E Database Benchmark
Brian discusses the TPC-E database benchmark, and how it differs from the TPC-C benchmark.
SQL Server Magazine
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Brian Moran
Microsoft Trumps Oracle's Record-Breaking TPC Score
Microsoft's latest TPC-H benchmark score should reassure SQL Server customers who are worried about SQL Server's ability to handle their performance needs.
SQL Server Magazine
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Brian Moran
TPC’s New Benchmark Strives for Realism
Although the TPC-C specification is the known standard for measuring database performance, the benchmark systems are rarely comparable to actual database environments. The council’s new specification, TPC-E, strives for a more real-world simulation.
SQL Server Magazine
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Brian Moran
Readers’ Choice: Shaping the IT Industry
The 2006 Readers' Choice awards continue our tradition of honoring the products our readers tell us are tops in their categories. And this year, AMD dual-core Opteron processors take the overall Best New Product award.
Windows IT Pro
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Editors
Vendor Briefs, February 2006
Our editors share insights from their conversations with Embarcadero, AMD, Norb Technologies, and NEC Solutions.
SQL Server Magazine
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Editors
Microsoft Jumps Into the Business Scorecard Market
SQL Server Magazine
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Douglas McDowell
Bare-Metal Tuning
Many of your system's performance problems result from simple ignorance of good hardware design. Here are some tips you can use to maximize SQL Server performance before you ever install the software.
SQL Server Magazine
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Kevin Kline
Proactive SQL Server Management
To minimize the time you spend handling database emergencies, use this system of performance baselining, benchmarking, and continuous monitoring.
SQL Server Magazine
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Kevin Kline
The Rise of the 64-Bit System
To show you how you might benefit from high-end 64-bit systems, Michael looks at the major features of today’s 64-bit processors.
Windows IT Pro
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Michael Otey
64-Bit Windows: There and Back Again
Microsoft’s two 64-bit OSs differ significantly. Here's how to tell them apart.
Windows IT Pro
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Michael Otey
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[December 28, 2004]
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Are You Using 64-Bit Systems?
We queried our advisory panel about 64-bit system usage and got this valuable insight.
Windows IT Pro
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Michael Otey
Storage UPDATE--Storage Benchmarks--December 13, 2004
Windows IT Pro
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Various Authors
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[December 13, 2004]
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The Rise of Storage Benchmarks
As new storage technologies gain acceptance, a method to make valid performance comparisons is crucial.
Windows IT Pro
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Elliot King
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