This whitepaper helps database architects and administrators configure Microsoft SQL Server 2005 systems for optimal I/O performance and space utilization.

In this whitepaper, you will learn about:

• Internals of SQL Server physical design storage
• Reliability and performance requirements for the database system.
• Deciding upon the hardware to suit the above requirements
• Best practice recommendations for configuring SQL Server to take advantage of the above
• Tracking and monitoring performance on an ongoing basis

Strongly recommended for anybody interested in designing efficient database systems. Read it here.

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