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Focus on Migration to SQL Server 2005
Welcome to SQLsmarts, Idera’s monthly newsletter
for SQL Server Professionals! We welcome your questions,
comments or suggestions.
Email us at SQLsmartseditor@Idera.com.
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Idera Recognized in SearchSQLServer.com’s
'2006 Products of the Year' Awards
Idera is proud to announce that two of our products have been recognized in SearchSQLServer.com
2006 Products of the Year Awards!
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- SQL compliance manager received the SILVER award in the General SQL Server Tool
Category. SQL compliance manager tells you who did what, when and how by providing powerful, low-impact auditing, alerting and compliance reporting on activity across multiple SQL servers.
- SQLsafe received the BRONZE award in the SQL Server Backup & Recovery Category.
SQLsafe reduces database backup time by up to 50% over native backups, reduces backup disk space requirements by up to 95%, and provides automated, 'hands-free', multi-server backup management and monitoring.
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The awards were judged by the SearchSQLServer.com editorial staff, in conjunction with a team of users, industry experts, analysts, and consultants.
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| Product Announcement |
Just released: SQLscaler v2.0!
Test database scalability and performance
Now with support for testing SQL Server Business Intelligence components
Idera's SQLscaler eliminates costly performance problems when migrating to SQL Server 2005, consolidating servers, rolling out new applications, or applying upgrades and service packs. It does this by simulating production workloads in a test environment and providing in-depth analysis of test results so you can spot problems before going into production. SQLscaler is an integrated suite of tools that enables you to create and inflate test databases, automate test case execution, test SQL Server Business Intelligence components, perform comprehensive “what-if” and comparative testing, and analyze all results from data stored in a central repository.
Migrating to SQL Server 2005? SQLscaler will help you ensure proper functionality, performance and scalability in your SQL Server 2005 environment by testing Database and Business Intelligence components against a SQL Server 2000 baseline before rolling out to production.
Find out more about SQLscaler version 2.0 
Try SQLscaler v2.0 free for 14 days
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| SQL Server 2005 Migration |
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Migrating to SQL Server 2005? Let Idera help!
Idera provides a comprehensive line of award-winning tools for SQL Server that will help you ensure a smooth migration to SQL Server 2005. What's more, after you migrate, you'll already have the tools you need to monitor, manage and secure your new SQL Server 2005 environment.
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- SQLscaler: Conduct baseline and database inflation testing to ensure proper functionality and performance in the new environment.
- SQL diagnostic manager: Identify consolidation opportunities, and monitor for worst-performing code after your migration.
- SQL mobile manager: Monitor your SQL Servers from a Windows Mobile device post-upgrade and take corrective action anytime, anywhere if problems arise.
- SQLsecure: Evaluate your security model pre- and post-upgrade to ensure users' have appropriate access rights.
- SQLsafe: Develop and test a comprehensive disaster recovery plan in the event that something goes wrong during your migration.
- SQL change manager: Capture your data model as part of your disaster recovery plan, and easily check or re-synch objects against the original to ensure your data model remains intact.
- SQL compliance manager: Monitor your SQL Servers for failures, such as access right denials, to troubleshoot configuration and permission issues after migration.
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Find out more or try Idera's tools for SQL Server 2005 migration free for 14 days.
Visit Idera's new SQL Server 2005 Migration Resource Center >>
Download the new whitepaper >>
Migration to SQL Server 2005: How Idera's Tools for SQL Server Can Help
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| Webcasts |
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Upcoming Webcasts: SQL Server 2005 Migration Topics
“Migrating SQL Server 2000 DTS packages to SQL Server 2005 SSIS”
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Register now >>
In this webcast, hosted by SSWUG.org & Idera, you'll find out what you need to know before you move from DTS to SSIS when migrating from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005. There are some significant differences in the handling of tasks and automation in SSIS that you should be aware of. In this presentation, you'll learn:
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- What to expect as you move your DTS packages to SQL Server 2005
- What things will migrate?
- Which items will need to be rebuilt or recoded?
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“SQL Server Migration Assistant”
Thursday, February 15, 2007
11:30 Central – 1:00 PM Central
Register now >>
One of the key benefits of SQL Server 2005 is its scalability. However, before you can take advantage of the scalability benefits in SQL Server 2005, there are some major differences regarding how applications should be coded and how requests are processed. SQL Server Migration Assistant, a native tool within SQL Server 2005, will help you determine and understand the differences. Attend this live webcast to learn more about SQL Server Migration Assistant and how it can help you chop your migration TCO.
For more webcasts and helpful tips regarding SQL Server 2005 Migration, please visit Idera's new SQL Server 2005 Migration Resource Center >>
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