SQL SERVER – 2005 – Analysis Services Query Performance Top 10 Best Practices

Analysis Services Query Performance Top 10 Best Practices Optimize cube and measure group design Define effective aggregations Use partitions Write efficient MDX Use the query engine cache efficiently Ensure flexible aggregations are available to answer queries. Tune memory usage Tune processor usage Scale up where possible Scale out when you…
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SQL SERVER – 2005 – Licensing Model Compared to Other Database Products

Yesterday on this blog I wrote about SQL SERVER – 2005 – Understanding Licensing Model. I have received many questions about pricing and comparing SQL Server with other RDBMS. One of the reason I like SQL Server because I am strong believer of licensed software usage and SQL Server is…
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SQL SERVER – Top 10 Best Practices for SQL Server Maintenance for SAP

Top 10 Best Practices for SQL Server Maintenance for SAP By Takayuki Hoshino SQL Server provides an excellent database platform for SAP applications. The following recommendations provide an outline of best practices for maintaining SQL Server database for an SAP implementation. 1) Perform a full database backup daily 2) Perform…
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