Optimizing SQL Server 2008 performance

September 21, 2009 Published by  SearchSystemsChannel.com Systems Channel Advisor Optimizing SQL Server 2008 performance Ross Mistry, Contributor When implementing and managing SQL Server 2008 for your customers, it is important that you understand how to optimize SQL Server's performance. Optimizing SQL Server can ensure that a customer's database system runs smoothly, and it can also prevent future problems before they occur. Focusing on the key areas outlined in this tip, including memory usage, storage concerns, disk alignment, processor and TempDB optimization can help you become an expert on achieving optimal SQL Server 2008 performance. RELATED: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 guide TuCloud, IBM fight for Desktop as a Service cloud IBM says it is the first to launch a Desktop as a Service cloud infrastructure, but tuCloud might already have the service in place. Read this Systems Channel News Roundup. Troubleshooting Windows 7 problems by determining the root cause Here's a series of questions to ask when you're troubleshooting Windows 7 that will get you to the source of the issue. Read this chapter excerpt. Managing Hyper-V with Citrix Essentials vs. Microsoft SCVMM If you're trying to figure out whether to manage Hyper-V with Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager or Citrix Essentials, this tip pegs the essential selection criteria. Read this tip.   ADVERTISEMENT   Available only at SearchSystemsChannel.com... Learn more about Microsoft's Exchange Server, SharePoint and more! New features in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Five actions that ensure SharePoint compliance New features in Windows Server 2008 R2 Planning a SharePoint 2003 to SharePoint 2007 migration Managing and optimizing the Microsoft Hyper-V server   Need systems channel answers? Ask your own question or browse thousands of IT answers on IT Knowledge Exchange. ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by SearchSystemsChannel.com, part of the TechTarget network. TechTarget provides IT professionals with the resources they need to perform their jobs: Web sites, newsletters, forums, blogs, white papers, webcasts, events and more. Copyright 2009 TechTarget. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. If you no longer wish to receive Systems Channel Advisor from SearchSystemsChannel.com go to unsubscribe: http://searchSystemsChannel.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-677&em=charles%40cpedley.com&uid=6486075&eid=726085& Unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. Contact Us: SearchSystemsChannel.com Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494 Contact: Webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this newsletter, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy: PRIV LINK