PT is working with Dell to create a series of Deployment Guides outlining our recommended approach for implementing a tested and validated solution for SQL Server in a variety of environments. PT is performing hands-on testing and research and drawing on real-world experiences to document best practices and help systems administrators and database administrators simplify operations and take full advantage of the software’s features.

Migrating SQL Server 2000 Databases to SQL Server 2008 on Windows Server 2008 Enterprise on Dell PowerEdge R900

Deployment Guide: SQL Server 2005 x64 on Windows Server 2008 Enterprise x64 on Dell PowerEdge 2970

Deployment Guide: SQL Server 2008 x64 on Windows Server 2008 Enterprise x64 on Dell PowerEdge 2950

Deployment Guide: SQL Server 2008 x64 on Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 on Dell PowerEdge 2950

Responsiveness of Windows Vista and Windows Vista SP1 using Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 on common business file tasks We tested a total of four client-server OS platform combinations to give buyers a sense of the differences in response time they would experience when performing the same file operations on each.

 

Responsiveness of Windows Vista, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows XP on common home tasks We measured the responsiveness of three operating systems—Windows Vista, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows XP—when performing a set of common home tasks after rebooting, returning from standby, and in ongoing operation. We tested five systems: Dell XPS 600 (desktop), Dell XPS M170 (notebook), HP a1320y (desktop), HP d4100e (desktop), and Toshiba Tecra M4 (tablet).

Responsiveness of Windows Vista, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows XP on common office tasks We measured the responsiveness of three operating systems—Windows Vista, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows XP—whenperforming a set of common office tasks after rebooting, returning from standby, and in ongoing operation. We tested five systems: Dell XPS 600 (desktop), Dell XPS M170 (notebook), HP a1320y (desktop), HP d4100e (desktop), and Toshiba Tecra M4 (tablet).

Windows Vista business performance: Intel vPro technology-based PCs vs. AMD processor-based PCs  We tested an Intel vPro technology-based PC against other platforms in scenarios featuring (1) real-time collaboration and communication with MS Office 2007 applications, (2) business intelligence and predictive modeling, and (3) new interface features of Windows Vista.

Intel vPro technology and Windows Vista: a performance boost for common business applications We explored response time during real-world work scenarios on an Intel vPro technology-based PC and three other platforms. We tested scenarios involving data security, finding and using information, and real-time communication and collaboration with Microsoft Office 2007 and other common office applications.

How an Intel vPro technology-based PC running Windows Vista compared with other platforms in predictive modeling and business intelligence scenarios We explored response time during real-world work scenarios on an Intel vPro technology-based PC and three other platforms. We tested two scenarios using Microsoft Excel 2007 and one using Intuit QuickBooks Pro 2006.

Pairing Intel vPro technology with the new user interface features of Windows Vista in common business tasks We compared the performance in common business scenarios that utilize advanced user interface features in Microsoft Windows Vista of an Intel vPro technology based PC with that of three other platforms. We tested three scenarios that took advantage of various new features of Windows Vista. PT made evaluations based on a combination of hard performance measurements and subjective quality assessments.

How an Intel vPro technology-based PC running Windows Vista compared with other platforms on 10 common business scenarios We explored the response time a typical business user would experience during real-world work scenarios involving security anti-malware, sales and marketing with PowerPoint, communication and collaboration, data encryption, Monte Carlo simulation, revenue recalculation, and QuickBooks Pro reports. We also explored the experience a typical business user would have with some of Windows Vista’s user interface features involving find-and-use, playing HD video while executing other tasks, and supporting dual monitors.