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Enterprise Databases
Simplify your database collection to reduce TCO.
- The vast majority of businesses already own two or more database platforms. Thus, database decisions are more about dealing with the existing collection than choosing a database.
- Acquire only what is essential. For example, unless BI functionality is absolutely necessary, many businesses won’t benefit from upgrading from SQL Server 2008 to SQL Server 2008 R2.
- Cost is the biggest driver of database choices. Don’t just calculate initial costs, but hash out a detailed long-term TCO over five or six years. You may be surprised by the results.
- Simplify as much as possible. It is often possible to save money by cutting down on licenses, physical servers, operating systems, or even eliminating a database platform altogether.
- Cloud database offerings aren’t ready for primetime yet, but keep an eye on them to know when cloud concerns have been addressed.
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Solution Road Map
Solution Sets
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Upgrade to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
SQL 2008 R2 is largely unchanged from SQL 2008 but has a major upside for those looking to secure Business Intelligence.
Included in Solution Set: 1 PowerPoint, 1 Tool, 2 Templates
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Assess Oracle's Role in the Enterprise Database Strategy
Oracle Database is expensive. Get rid of it if you can, or make the most of it if you can't.
Included in Solution Set: 1 PowerPoint, 3 tools
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Consolidate Databases using Microsoft SQL Server
From many to few; learn how to use SQL Server to reduce your database footprint.
Included in Solution Set: 1 PowerPoint, 2 Tools
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Build a Strategy for Big Data Platforms
Big Data; let's talk about the elephant in the room.
Included in Solution Set: 1 PowerPoint, 2 Tools
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Structure the Role of the DBA
DBAs work for the data, not the organization-- implement processes to help create a mature DBA structure.
Included in Solution Set: 1 PowerPoint, 2 Job Descriptions
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Use DBaaS to Drag, Drop, and Deploy Enterprise Databases
Take advantage of cloud technologies to extend your in-house database capabilities.
Included in Solution Set: 1 PowerPoint, 1 Tool