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Jorge SnchezJorge Snchez

Senior Technology SolutionsSenior Technology Solutions ProfessionalProfessional

Enterprise DataEnterprise Data PlatformSpecialistPlatformSpecialist

MicrosoftMicrosoft Multi Country AmericasMulti Country Americas

[email protected]@microsoft.com

CelCel. (787) 487. (787) 487--29772977


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This Magic Quadrant graphic was published by Gartner, Inc. as part of a larger research note and should beevaluated in the context of the entire report. The Gartner report is available upon request from JenniferPisani, Microsoft.

The Magic Quadrant is copyrighted February, 2008 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific timeperiod. It depicts Gartners analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depictedin the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the Leaders quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is notmeant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particularpurpose.

Gartner, Inc. Gartner Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence Platforms, 2008, JamesRichardson et al., Feb. 1, 2008


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http://mediaproducts.gartner.com/reprints/microsoft/vol4/article2/article2.html


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http://www.olapreport.com/market.htm#shares

Microsoft stands in 1st

place, almost at double fromthe next OLAP vendor.


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NASDAQNASDAQ 5,0005,000 txstxs/sec!!!/sec!!!


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BOVESPABOVESPA Mainframe MigrationMainframe Migration


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DELIVERY

END USER TOOLS & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT APPS

(Reports, KPIs, Scorecards, Dashboards, Analytics, Forecasting, Budgeting, Financial Consolidations)

BI PLATFORM

(RDBMS, High Availability, Partitioning, Encryption, Compression (Data & Backup), Auditing, Policies, LoadBalancing, Resource Governor, IntelliSense, Spatial Data, Query Plan Guides, Performance Reports, Indexed Views, Filtered

Indexes, NULL Sparse Columns, HierarchyID Data Type, Change Data Capture, ETL, Data Profiling, DataCleansing, DW, Cubes, OLAP, Data Mining Algorithms, Web Reports, Ad-hoc Reports)

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Notes: Updated as of 08/06/2008.

Vulnerabilities are included for:SQL Server(any version), Oracle (8i, 9i, 9i, 10g, 11g),IBM (Universal Database), mySQL (mySQL)

Source: National Institute ofStandards and Technology (NIST)National Vulnerability Database (http://nvd.nist.gov/statistics.cfm)


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SQL Server with the LOWESTsecurityadvisories in 6 years!!!

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Base ProductBase Product

$ 25K $ 40K $ 25K

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(included)(included)

$ 25K $ 35K$ 154.5K$ 56K$ 116K

BusinessBusinessIntelligenceIntelligence

OLAP$20k

Mining$20k

BI Bundle$20k

DB2 OLAP$35K

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$ 25K $ 154.5K$ 164.5K$ 232K$ 116K

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$164.5K$116K -$232K


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Microsoft OfficePerformancePoint

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SQL ServerSQL Server

Installation and ConfigurationInstallation and ConfigurationBest PracticesBest Practices

1. 64-bit Editions2. 32-bit Editions: Configure Memory

3. Volume Offset Alignment4. SQLIO and SQLIOSim Utilities5. Enterprise vs.Standard Editions6. Local Installation Policies7. Tempdb Database Relocation8. SQL Server Reports9. Stripe tempdb, UserData and Log Files10. Instance Configuration

11. Simple Recovery Model12. Check Database Integrity and Update Statistics13. Stored Procedures14. Indexes15. Profiler + Database Engine TuningAdvisor16. Best Practices Analyzer(BPA)17. SQL CustomerAdvisory Team (SQL CAT)18. SQL Server 2008 Performance New Features


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Installation Tip #1Installation Tip #16464--bit Editionsbit Editions

Your first option should be SQL Server for64Your first option should be SQL Server for64--bit machines unlessbit machines unlessthe frontthe front--end application has been certified only for 32end application has been certified only for 32--bitbit

Why?Why?

6464--bits has more addressable memory = 16,386 TB (16bits has more addressable memory = 16,386 TB (16ExabytesExabytes), instead of x86 architecture which uses directly up to 4GB), instead of x86 architecture which uses directly up to 4GBRAM (64GB RAM with /PAE & AWE)RAM (64GB RAM with /PAE & AWE)

PAE is a function which enables Windows 2008/2003/2000 to show more memory toPAE is a function which enables Windows 2008/2003/2000 to show more memory toprograms (the memory it has requested is actually in the page file)programs (the memory it has requested is actually in the page file)

AWE API enables a program to use more than 4GB memory (nonAWE API enables a program to use more than 4GB memory (non--pageablepageable and is onlyand is onlyaccessible to that program)accessible to that program)

SQL Server has two 64SQL Server has two 64--bit editions compiled natively:bit editions compiled natively:

X64X64 andand IA64IA64 (Itanium)(Itanium)


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Installation Tip #1Installation Tip #16464--bit Editions (cont.)bit Editions (cont.)

Deploy Windows Server and SQL Server in the same architectureDeploy Windows Server and SQL Server in the same architecture

Windows Server 2008/2003Windows Server 2008/2003 for x64for x64 + SQL Server 2008/2005+ SQL Server 2008/2005 for x64for x64

Windows Server 2008/2003Windows Server 2008/2003 for IA64for IA64 + SQL Server 2008/2005+ SQL Server 2008/2005 for IA64for IA64

Install the latest service pack forWindows Server and SQL ServerInstall the latest service pack forWindows Server and SQL Server

Service Pack up to OctService Pack up to Oct--20082008Windows Server 2008Windows Server 2008 RTMRTM (has SP1 already installed)(has SP1 already installed)

Windows Server 2003Windows Server 2003 SP2SP2 (Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter)(Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter)

Windows Server 2000Windows Server 2000 SP4SP4 (Standard, Advanced, Datacenter)(Standard, Advanced, Datacenter)

SQL

Server 2008

SQL

Server 2008 RTMRTM

SQL Server 2005SQL Server 2005 SP2SP2

SQL Server 2000SQL Server 2000 SP4SP4

All SQL Server Engines in 2008 and 2005 (RBDMS, IntegrationAll SQL Server Engines in 2008 and 2005 (RBDMS, IntegrationServices, Analysis Services, Reporting Services) for64Services, Analysis Services, Reporting Services) for64--bits platformbits platformare compiled natively and each one will use all memory availableare compiled natively and each one will use all memory available


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Installation Tip #2Installation Tip #23232--bit Editions: Configure Memorybit Editions: Configure Memory

ConfigureConfigure Windows Server (v2003 and v2000)Windows Server (v2003 and v2000) to use memoryto use memoryefficientlyefficiently

Change the Boot.ini file to activateChange the Boot.ini file to activate

Systems withSystems with less than 4GB RAMless than 4GB RAM useuse/3GB only!/3GB only!/3GB will instruct Windows to use data cached no more than 16GB RAM and let applications to use/3GB will instruct Windows to use data cached no more than 16GB RAM and let applications to use

up to 3GB RAM. Available in Windows Server 2008 & 2003 (Datacenter, Enterprise, Standard X64)up to 3GB RAM. Available in Windows Server 2008 & 2003 (Datacenter, Enterprise, Standard X64)and Windows Server 2000 (Datacenter and Advanced)and Windows Server 2000 (Datacenter and Advanced)

Note: Windows Server 2008/2003/2000 Standard Edition has 4GB RAM maximum; if the machineNote: Windows Server 2008/2003/2000 Standard Edition has 4GB RAM maximum; if the machinehas greater than 4GB RAM, Windows ServerStandard Edition will not use it! In this case, upgradehas greater than 4GB RAM, Windows ServerStandard Edition will not use it! In this case, upgrade(at least) to Windows Server 2008/2003 (R2) Enterprise orStandard X64(at least) to Windows Server 2008/2003 (R2) Enterprise orStandard X64

Systems withSystems with between 4GB RAM and 16GB RAMbetween 4GB RAM and 16GB RAM /3GB + /PAE + AWE/3GB + /PAE + AWE/PAE will instruct Windows and SQL Server to use address space higher than 4GB to map data/PAE will instruct Windows and SQL Server to use address space higher than 4GB to map data(requires reboot)(requires reboot)

This option also requires (at least) Windows Server 2008 Enterprise , Windows Server 2003 (R2)This option also requires (at least) Windows Server 2008 Enterprise , Windows Server 2003 (R2)Enterprise, orWindows Server 2000 Advanced EditionsEnterprise, orWindows Server 2000 Advanced Editions

Systems withSystems with greater than 16GB RAMgreater than 16GB RAM /PAE + AWE (Dont use /3GB!)/PAE + AWE (Dont use /3GB!)Note: In this case, dont use /3GB since it will limit memory up to 16GB RAM.Note: In this case, dont use /3GB since it will limit memory up to 16GB RAM.

For more info:For more info: http://blogs.technet.com/vipulshah/archive/2007/05/10/3gbhttp://blogs.technet.com/vipulshah/archive/2007/05/10/3gb--paepae--andand--aweawe--onon--3232--bitbit--systems.aspxsystems.aspx

In x86, only the RDBMS is the only SQL Server engine which uses /PAE andIn x86, only the RDBMS is the only SQL Server engine which uses /PAE and

AWE; (SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS will use up to 3GB RAM).AWE; (SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS will use up to 3GB RAM).


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Installation Tip #2Installation Tip #23232--bit Editions: Configure Memory (cont.)bit Editions: Configure Memory (cont.)

ConfigureConfigure SQL ServerSQL Serverto use memoryto use memory

Systems withSystems with less than 4GB RAMless than 4GB RAM useuse/3GB only!/3GB only!

Dont have to configure SQL Server 2008/2005/2000 to work within RAM 4GB or lessDont have to configure SQL Server 2008/2005/2000 to work within RAM 4GB or less

S

ystems withS

ystems with between 4GB RAM and 16GB RAMbetween 4GB RAM and 16GB RAM

/3GB + /PAE +/

3GB + /PAE +AWEAWE andand Systems withSystems with greater than 16GB RAMgreater than 16GB RAM /PAE + AWE (Dont/PAE + AWE (Dont

use /3GB!)use /3GB!)

To enable Address Windowing Extensions (AWE) for Microsoft SQLTo enable Address Windowing Extensions (AWE) for Microsoft SQLServer, you must run the SQL ServerDatabase Engine under aServer, you must run the SQL ServerDatabase Engine under aMicrosoftWindows account that has been assigned theMicrosoftWindows account that has been assigned the Lock PagesLock Pages

in Memoryin Memory optionoptionStart / Administrative Tools / Local Security Policy / Local Policies /Start / Administrative Tools / Local Security Policy / Local Policies /User Rights AssignmentUser Rights Assignment

Lock Pages In MemoryLock Pages In Memory = [YourSQL ServerService Account; ex.= [YourSQL ServerService Account; ex.DomainDomain\\SQLAdminSQLAdmin]]


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You have to turn AWE ONYou have to turn AWE ON

InIn SQL Server 2008/2005SQL Server 2008/2005

Go toGo to Server PropertiesServer Properties / [/ [MemoryMemory] page, and select] page, and select Use AWE toUse AWE toallocate memoryallocate memory

RestartRestart thethe SQL Server serviceSQL Server service

InIn SQL Server 2000SQL Server 2000

EXECUTE sp_configure 'show advanced options', 1RECONFIGUREEXECUTE sp_configure 'awe enabled, 1RECONFIGURE--[Restart the SQL Server service]EXECUTE sp_configure 'show advanced options', 0RECONFIGURE


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If you need to use SQL Server 2008/2005/2000 inIf you need to use SQL Server 2008/2005/2000 in 3232--bit Windowsbit Windows

Do NOT run SQL Server 32Do NOT run SQL Server 32--bit on Window Server64bit on Window Server64--bit (this is callbit (this is callWindowWindow--onon--Window, orWOW); SQL Server will run with lessWindow, orWOW); SQL Server will run with lessperformanceperformance

In this case, be sure to use Windows Server 2008/2003 for X86(32In this case, be sure to use Windows Server 2008/2003 for X86(32--bit)bit)

NOTENOTEWINDOWSSERVER 2008/2003/2000 STANDARD EDITION HASAWINDOWSSERVER 2008/2003/2000 STANDARD EDITION HASAMAXIMUM RAM UP TO 4GB! (See next slide)MAXIMUM RAM UP TO 4GB! (See next slide) TO USE /PAE ANDAWE TO USE /PAE ANDAWEYOUNEED RAM > 4GB!YOUNEED RAM > 4GB!

For more than 4GB RAM, you need to change the OS(at least) to WindowsFor more than 4GB RAM, you need to change the OS(at least) to WindowsS

erver 2008/2003S

tandard Edition for X64 orW

indowsS

erver 2008/2003S

erver 2008/2003S

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http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa366778.aspx

Maximum RAM

Windows Server Edition 32-bit 64-bit

2008 (RTM) Datacenter 64GB 2TB

2008 (RTM) Enterprise 64GB 2TB

2008 (RTM) Standard 4GB 32GB

2003 (R2) Datacenter 128GB 1TB2003 (R2) Enterprise 64GB 1TB

2003 (R2) Standard 4GB 32GB

2003 (SP1) Datacenter 128GB 1TB

2003 (SP1) Enterprise 64GB 1TB

2003 (SP1) Standard 4GB 32GB

2003 (RTM) Datacenter 128GB 512GB2003 (RTM) Enterprise 32GB 64GB

2003 (RTM) Standard 4GB 16GB

2000 (RTM) Datacenter 32GB X

2000 (RTM) Advanced 8GB X

2000 (RTM) Standard 4GB X


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Installation Tip #3Installation Tip #3Volume Offset AlignmentVolume Offset Alignment

It may represent from 10%It may represent from 10%--30% performance difference!30% performance difference!

Windows Server 2003Windows Server 2003

Use System Information (msinfo32.exe) to determine if theUse System Information (msinfo32.exe) to determine if the Partition StartingPartition StartingOffsetOffset from each volume =from each volume = 1,048,576 bytes1,048,576 bytes..

Note: msinfo32.exe requires theNote: msinfo32.exe requires the Help and SupportHelp and Support WindowsWindows

Service. If you need to install it, run the following script:Service. If you need to install it, run the following script:cdcd %%windirwindir%%\\PCHealthPCHealth\\HelpCtrHelpCtr\\BinariesBinaries\\

start /wstart /w helpsvchelpsvc //svchostsvchost netsvcsnetsvcs /install/install

After installation, go toAfter installation, go to ServicesServices and start theand start the Help and SupportHelp and Support service.service.

More InfoMore Info http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/2007/03/20/helphttp://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/2007/03/20/help--andand--supportsupport--serviceservice--missingmissing--afterafter--installinginstalling--windowswindows--20032003--serviceservice--packpack--2.aspx2.aspx

If the Starting Offset is less (ex. 32,256 bytes), then useIf the Starting Offset is less (ex. 32,256 bytes), then use DISKPART.EXEDISKPART.EXE (in(in

command prompt) to recommand prompt) to re--create this volume but using an alignment of 1,024create this volume but using an alignment of 1,024Format the volume usingFormat the volume using NTFSNTFS with awith a Allocation Unit Size = 64 KBAllocation Unit Size = 64 KB

To determine the Allocation Unit Size from a already formatted volume, run:To determine the Allocation Unit Size from a already formatted volume, run:

fsutilfsutil fsinfofsinfo ntfsinfontfsinfo [[drive_letterdrive_letter]:]:

For more information:For more information:

Support Site:Support Site: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;ENhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN--US;929491US;929491

Diskpart

Diskpart:: http://technet.microsoft.com/enhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en--us/library/cc773140.aspxus/library/cc773140.aspx


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Disk orArray Volume AlignmentDisk orArray Volume Alignment

Windows Server 2008Windows Server 2008

This version (as well as Windows Vista) aligns volumes automatically.This version (as well as Windows Vista) aligns volumes automatically.

Format the volume usingFormat the volume using NTFSNTFS with awith a Allocation Unit Size = 64 KBAllocation Unit Size = 64 KBNOTE:NOTE: DO NOTDO NOT FORMAT WITH THEFORMAT WITH THE COMPRESSCOMPRESS OPTIONOPTION

Installation Tip #3Installation Tip #3Volume Offset AlignmentVolume Offset Alignment


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To determine if theVolume Offset

Alignment is differentthan the default of32K, run msinfo32.exe


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Notice that volume has aPartition Starting Offset of32,256(31.5K) bytesinstead of 1,048,576 bytes(1024K)


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Notice that the volume hasbeen formatted with thedefault of 4096(4K) BytesPer Clusterinstead of

65536(64K)

Use the following command to determine if the volume has been formatted as 64K:

C:\fsutil fsinfo ntfsinfo [drive_letter]:


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To change the Volume OffsetAlignment to 1024K, run diskpart in aseparate Command Prompt window,

but CAREFULL DISKPARTWILLERASE THE VOLUME ANDALL DATAIN IT! Do backup before if necessary.


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Notice that now Disk 1 has

the focus (look for the *)

Use Align=1024 in theCreate Partition command

Use Unit=64K in theFormat command


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Notice that the volumenow has a PartitionStarting Offset of

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Notice that the volumehas been formatted as64K (65536)

Use the following command to determine if the volume has been formatted as 64K:

C:\fsutil fsinfo ntfsinfo [drive_letter]:


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Format the volumein NTFS with an

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Installation Tip #4Installation Tip #4SQLIO andSQLIO and SQLIOSimSQLIOSim UtilitiesUtilities

SQLIO.exeSQLIO.exe is a stress test tool to determine the hardwaresis a stress test tool to determine the hardwares Input/OutputInput/Outputcapacity of a disk subsystem in order to tune it for optimal performancecapacity of a disk subsystem in order to tune it for optimal performanceBEFORE deploying SQL ServerBEFORE deploying SQL Server

Note: SQLIO.exe will not simulate SQL Server I/O patterns, instead it will test I/ONote: SQLIO.exe will not simulate SQL Server I/O patterns, instead it will test I/O

typestypes (Random Reads, RandomW

rites,S

equential Reads,S

equentialW

rites)(Random Reads, RandomW

rites,S

equential Reads,S

equentialW

rites)andand sizessizes (1K, 2K, 4K, 8K, 64K, 128K, 256K)(1K, 2K, 4K, 8K, 64K, 128K, 256K)

SQLIOSim.exeSQLIOSim.exe is a SQL Server stress test tool utility (upgraded from the oldis a SQL Server stress test tool utility (upgraded from the oldSQLIOStressSQLIOStress) which) which simulates SQL Serversimulates SQL Server(versions 2005, 2000, and 7.0)(versions 2005, 2000, and 7.0)read, write, checkpoint, backup, sort, and readread, write, checkpoint, backup, sort, and read--aheadahead activitiesactivities

ForDownloadsForDownloads

SQLIO UtilitySQLIO Utility

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9A8B005Bhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9A8B005B--84E484E4--4F244F24--8D658D65--CB53442D9E19&displaylang=enCB53442D9E19&displaylang=en

SQLIOSimSQLIOSim UtilityUtility

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/231619http://support.microsoft.com/kb/231619

http://sqlblog.com/blogs/linchi_shea/archive/2007/02/21/parse-the-sqlio-exe-output.aspx


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Installation Tip #4Installation Tip #4SQLIO andSQLIO and SQLIOSimSQLIOSim Utilities (cont.)Utilities (cont.)

To run SQLIO.exe you need to 1) copy in a folder the sqlio.exe file, then 2)To run SQLIO.exe you need to 1) copy in a folder the sqlio.exe file, then 2)create a text file called PARAM.txt, then 3) create a batch file (for example:create a text file called PARAM.txt, then 3) create a batch file (for example:RUNTEST.cmd) to automate all testsRUNTEST.cmd) to automate all tests

TheThe PARAM.txtPARAM.txt file will contain the volume references to be examined, thefile will contain the volume references to be examined, the

name of the test file to be created, how many threads to be used (per testname of the test file to be created, how many threads to be used (per testfile; it should be one per CPU), mask (use 0x0), and size of the test filefile; it should be one per CPU), mask (use 0x0), and size of the test file

[Path to test file] [Number of CPUs] 0x0 [Size of test file in MB][Path to test file] [Number of CPUs] 0x0 [Size of test file in MB]

For exampleFor example m:m:\\datadata\\testfile.dat 2 0x0 100testfile.dat 2 0x0 100

The batch file (The batch file (RUNTEST.cmdRUNTEST.cmd) should) should includeinclude allall teststests

--k[Test]k[Test] s[Duration]s[Duration] f[I/O Type]f[I/O Type] o[Requests]o[Requests] b[Size]b[Size] LSLS F[file] [seconds]F[file] [seconds]

NoteNote Wait at least one (1) minute between tests to let the I/O system return to Wait at least one (1) minute between tests to let the I/O system return toidleidle

sqliosqlio --kWkW --s10s10 --frandomfrandom --o8o8 b2b2 --LSLS --Fparam.txt timeout /T 60 > Random_Writes_2K.txtFparam.txt timeout /T 60 > Random_Writes_2K.txtsqliosqlio --kRkR --s10s10 --frandomfrandom --o8o8 b4b4 --LSLS --Fparam.txt timeout /T 60 > Random_Reads_4K.txtFparam.txt timeout /T 60 > Random_Reads_4K.txtsqliosqlio --kWkW --s10s10 --fsequentialfsequential --o8o8 b8b8 --LSLS --Fparam.txt timeout /T 60 > Sequential_Writes_8K.txtFparam.txt timeout /T 60 > Sequential_Writes_8K.txt

sqliosqlio --kRkR --s10s10 --fsequentialfsequential --o8o8 b64b64 --LSLS --Fparam.txt timeout /T 60 > Sequential_Reads_64K.txtFparam.txt timeout /T 60 > Sequential_Reads_64K.txt


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Look on each report for theThroughput and Latency metrics:

IOs/sec, MBs/secMin_Latency(ms), Avg_Latency(ms),

Max_Latency(ms)

ThroughputThroughput: the amount of activity a system can sustain over time: the amount of activity a system can sustain over timeLatencyLatency: the amount of time it takes for a data change to be propagated between nodes: the amount of time it takes for a data change to be propagated between nodes


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Regarding SQLIOSimBe sure to have sqliosim.exe andsqliosim.com in a separate folder;

then run sqliosim.exe.


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Press F11 to configure which dataand log files to stress test


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Press F12 to start data and logfiles stress tests


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After all test are finished, evaluatethe results report and watch for

error and warning messages


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Installation Tip #5Installation Tip #5SQL Server DBMS Enterprise vs. StandardSQL Server DBMS Enterprise vs. Standard

Note: AWE support in Standard Edition is available in x64 only.

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/editions/enterprise/comparison.mspx


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http://download.microsoft.com/download/2/d/f/2df66c0c-fff2-4f2e-b739-bf4581cee533/SQLServer%202008CompareEnterpriseStandard.pdf


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SQL Server ReleasesSQL Server ReleasesSQL Server Releases Versionhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/321185/en-us

SQL Server 2008

SQL Server 2008 RTM 10.0.1600

SQL Server 2005

SQL Server 2005 SP2 9.00.3073SQL Server 2005 SP1 9.00.2047

SQL Server 2005 RTM 9.00.1399

SQL Server 2000

SQL Server 2000 SP4 8.00.2039

SQL Server 2000 SP3a 8.00.760

SQL Server 2000 SP3 8.00.760

SQL Server 2000 SP2 8.00.534

SQL Server 2000 SP1 8.00.384SQL Server 2000 RTM 8.00.194

SQL Server 7.0

SQL Server 7.0 SP4 7.00.1063

SQL Server 7.0 SP3 7.00.961



SQL Server 7.0 RTM 7.00.623

SQL Server 6.5

SQL Server6.5 SP5a Update 6.50.479

SQL Server6.5 SP5a 6.50.416

SQL Server6.5 SP5 6.50.415




SQL Server6.5 SP1 6.50.213SQL Server6.5 RTM 6.50.201

SQL Server Version TSQL Script

SQL Server 2008/2005SELECT[ProductVersion] = SERVERPROPERTY('productversion'),[ProductLevel] =SERVERPROPERTY ('productlevel'),[Edition] = SERVERPROPERTY ('edition')

SQL Server 2000S

ELECT[ProductVersion] = SERVERPROPERTY('productversion'),[ProductLevel] =SERVERPROPERTY ('productlevel'),[Edition] = SERVERPROPERTY ('edition')

SQL Server 7.0SELECT @@VERSION

SQL Server 6.5SELECT @@VERSION


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Installation Tip #6Installation Tip #6Local Installation PoliciesLocal Installation Policies

Local Security PolicyLocal Security Policy

RetainRetain Operating System fromOperating System from pagingpaging its memory to diskits memory to disk

Start / Administrative Tools / Local Security Policy / Local Policies /Start / Administrative Tools / Local Security Policy / Local Policies / UserUserRights AssignmentRights Assignment

Lock Pages In MemoryLock Pages In Memory = [YourSQL ServerService Account; ex.= [YourSQL ServerService Account; ex.DomainDomain\\SQLAdminSQLAdmin]]

Enable InstantEnable Instant File InitializationFile Initialization forNew Data Files or Extending DataforNew Data Files or Extending DataFilesFiles

Start / Administrative Tools / Local Security Policy / Local Policies /Start / Administrative Tools / Local Security Policy / Local Policies / UserUser

Rights AssignmentRights Assignment

Perform Volume Maintenance TasksPerform Volume Maintenance Tasks = [YourSQL ServerService Account;= [YourSQL ServerService Account;ex. Domainex. Domain\\SQLAdminSQLAdmin]]

Note: Instant File Initialization is available only in Windows Server 2003 orNote: Instant File Initialization is available only in Windows Server 2003 orlaterlater


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Installation Tip #7Installation Tip #7tempdbtempdb Database RelocationDatabase Relocation

tempdbtempdb is used foris used for

User ObjectsUser Objects

UserUser--defined tables and indexes, system tables and indexes, globaldefined tables and indexes, system tables and indexes, globaltemporary tables and indexes, local temporary tables andtemporary tables and indexes, local temporary tables andindexes, table variables, tables returned in tableindexes, table variables, tables returned in table--valued functionsvalued functions

Internal ObjectsInternal Objects

Cursors, Hash Joins, Hash Aggregates, Sorts, GROUP BY, ORDERCursors, Hash Joins, Hash Aggregates, Sorts, GROUP BY, ORDERBY, UNION queries, DBCCBY, UNION queries, DBCCcommands, Indexes, LOB, MARS, Stored Procedurescommands, Indexes, LOB, MARS, Stored Procedures

Version StoresVersion Stores

Thats whyThats why tempdbtempdb filesfiles should beshould be relocatedrelocated into itsinto its own dedicatedown dedicatedstoragestorage


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Installation Tip #7Installation Tip #7tempdbtempdb Database Relocation (cont.)Database Relocation (cont.)

MovingMoving tempdbtempdb Script inScript in SQL Server 2008/2005SQL Server 2008/2005::

SELECT

[tempdb Logical Filename] = CAST([Name] AS VARCHAR(30))

,[Usage] = (case [type_desc]when 'LOG' then 'Log' else 'Data' end)

,[FileSize_MB] = CAST(CAST(([size] * 8)/1024 AS money) AS varchar(15)) + ' MB'

,[tempdb File Location] = physical_name

FROM sys.master_filesWHERE [database_id] = DB_ID(N'tempdb')

ORDER BY [type] ASC, [file_id] ASC

GO

USE master

GO

ALTER DATABASE tempdbMODIFY FILE (NAME = tempdev, FILENAME = 'E:\SQLData\tempdb.mdf');

GO

ALTER DATABASE tempdb

MODIFY FILE (NAME = templog, FILENAME = 'F:\SQLLog\templog.ldf');

GO

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Installation Tip #7Installation Tip #7tempdbtempdb Database Relocation (cont.)Database Relocation (cont.)

MovingMoving tempdbtempdb Script inScript in SQL Server 2000SQL Server 2000::

USE tempdb

GO

SELECT

[tempdb Logical Filename] = CAST([Name] AS VARCHAR(30))

,[Usage] = (casestatus & 0x40 when 0x40 then 'Log' else 'Data' end)

,[FileSize_MB] = CAST(CAST(([size] * 8)/1024 AS money) AS varchar(15)) + ' MB',[tempdb File Location] = [Filename]

FROM sysfiles

ORDER BY [groupid] DESC, [fileid] ASC

GO

USE master

GO


MODIFY FILE (NAME = tempdev, FILENAME = 'E:\SQLData\tempdb.mdf');

GO


MODIFY FILE (NAME = templog, FILENAME = 'F:\SQLLog\templog.ldf');

GO

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Installation Tip #8Installation Tip #8SQL Server ReportsSQL Server Reports

SQL Server 2008/2005SQL Server 2008/2005

ManagementManagementStudioStudio

SQLSQL Server 2000Server 2000

Enterprise ManagerEnterprise Manager


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Installation Tip #8Installation Tip #8SQL Server Reports (cont.)SQL Server Reports (cont.)

SQL Server 2005 Reports

How? right click the database,select Reports, then Standard

Reports, then the report wanted


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How? click the database, selectView menu, then Taskpad


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How? click the database, selectView menu, then Taskpad


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Installation Tip #9Installation Tip #9StripeStripe tempdbtempdb, User Data & Log Files, User Data & Log Files

Use Dedicated Storage (Direct AttachedUse Dedicated Storage (Direct Attached DASDAS, orStorage Area Network, orStorage Area Network SANSAN) with) with 15K rpm Disks15K rpm Disks

Note: Network Attached StorageNote: Network Attached Storage NAS are not recommended forSQL Server; forNAS are not recommended forSQL Server; formore informationmore information http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304261http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304261

RAID RecommendationsRAID RecommendationsUseUse RAID 1+0RAID 1+0 Volume forVolume fordata filesdata files; if not possible, then use; if not possible, then use RAID 5RAID 5

Note data files are used in parallel; if all data files have empty space, SQLNote data files are used in parallel; if all data files have empty space, SQLServer will write in all of them at the same time; but when one data file getsServer will write in all of them at the same time; but when one data file getsfilled, SQL Server will increase this only file and by default will continuefilled, SQL Server will increase this only file and by default will continuewriting only in this file; when this file gets filled, SQL Server will increasewriting only in this file; when this file gets filled, SQL Server will increase

other data file (by round robin method) and will write in only that file; in orderother data file (by round robin method) and will write in only that file; in orderto be able to write in data files at the same time, these data files need toto be able to write in data files at the same time, these data files need tohave available spacehave available space

UseUse RAID 1+0RAID 1+0 Volume forVolume forlog filelog file; if not possible, then use; if not possible, then use RAID 1RAID 1

Note log files are used sequentially; SQL Server will not use multiple logNote log files are used sequentially; SQL Server will not use multiple logfiles at the same time; when the first log file fills up, then the second one isfiles at the same time; when the first log file fills up, then the second one is

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Installation Tip #10Installation Tip #10Instance ConfigurationInstance Configuration

Run Jorge SanchezsRun Jorge Sanchezs SQL_Instance_ReportSQL_Instance_Report script,script, versionversion--22

SQL Server Options should be letSQL Server Options should be let

ProcessorsProcessors -- Boost SQL Server PriorityBoost SQL Server Priority should beshould be disableddisabled (default =(default =disabled), specially in failover clustering configurationdisabled), specially in failover clustering configuration

Where? Management Studio, rightWhere? Management Studio, right--click [click [server_nameserver_name],], PropertiesProperties,,thenthen ProcessorsProcessors pagepage

AdvancedAdvanced Max Degree of ParallelismMax Degree of Parallelism (default = 0, all available CPUs)(default = 0, all available CPUs)

Note: this option does not requires restart the engineNote: this option does not requires restart the engine

Value = 0Value = 0 uses all CPUs availableuses all CPUs available

Value = 1Value = 1 dont use parallelism; use one (1) CPU per querydont use parallelism; use one (1) CPU per query

Value = nValue = n uses n CPUs availableuses n CPUs available

RecommendationsRecommendations

InIn OLTPOLTP, Test first with, Test first with Value = 0Value = 0 (all CPUs) then Value = 1 (No(all CPUs) then Value = 1 (Noparallelism)parallelism)

InIn DW, ReportsDW, Reports, etc., etc. Value = 0.5x of CoresValue = 0.5x of Cores (Example 4 : 8 Cores)(Example 4 : 8 Cores)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319942http://blogs.technet.com/mat_stephen/archive/2005/02/08/369120.aspx


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Installation Tip #11Installation Tip #11Simple Recovery ModelSimple Recovery Model

To maintain log file size into minimum, change the databasesTo maintain log file size into minimum, change the databasesRecovery ModelRecovery Model SIMPLESIMPLE

tempdbtempdb should be inshould be in SIMPLESIMPLE Recovery ModeRecovery Mode

Backup strategies should be changed because in this mode, Full,Backup strategies should be changed because in this mode, Full,Differential andDifferential and FilegroupFilegroup backups can be made Log backups arebackups can be made Log backups arenot permitted.not permitted.

Also, remember that Transactional Replication, Log Shipping, andAlso, remember that Transactional Replication, Log Shipping, andDatabase Mirroring requires the Recovery Model to be FULLDatabase Mirroring requires the Recovery Model to be FULL


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Installation Tip #12Installation Tip #12Check Database Integrity and StatisticsCheck Database Integrity and Statistics

DBCCDBCC CheckDBCheckDB

EXECEXEC sp_updatestatssp_updatestats

EXECEXEC sp_spaceusedsp_spaceused

#13#13


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Installation Tip #13Installation Tip #13Stored ProceduresStored Procedures

Always use stored procedure for any SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE,Always use stored procedure for any SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE,orDELETE activityorDELETE activity

Since TSince T--SQL command gets parsed before saving the stored procedureSQL command gets parsed before saving the stored procedureinto the database, the engine do not need to parse commands againinto the database, the engine do not need to parse commands again

The stored procedure gets compiled into memory after the first run, so itThe stored procedure gets compiled into memory after the first run, so itruns fasterruns faster

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Installation Tip #14Installation Tip #14IndexesIndexes

Every tableEvery table should haveshould have aa Clustered IndexClustered Index by the column(s) more usedby the column(s) more usednot necessarily by the Primary Keynot necessarily by the Primary Key

The rest ofNonThe rest ofNon--Clustered Indexes (up to 249 per table) should be created afterClustered Indexes (up to 249 per table) should be created afterthe Clustered Indexthe Clustered Index

Indexes should be reorganized (defragged) or reconstructedIndexes should be reorganized (defragged) or reconstructedIfIffragmentationfragmentation isis

Between 5% and 30%Between 5% and 30% ALTER INDEX REORGANIZEALTER INDEX REORGANIZE

Greater than >30%Greater than >30% ALTER INDEX REBUILD WITH (ONLINE = ON)ALTER INDEX REBUILD WITH (ONLINE = ON)

Note See a SQL Server 2008/2005 sample script in next slideNote See a SQL Server 2008/2005 sample script in next slide

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/bestpractice/clusivsh.mspx

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Installation Tip #14Installation Tip #14IndexesIndexes

FILLFACTORFILLFACTOR andand PAD_INDEXPAD_INDEX OptionsOptions

FILLFactorFILLFactor will instruct that index pages in the leafwill instruct that index pages in the leaf--level should be fill up to thelevel should be fill up to thepercentage specifiedpercentage specified

PAD_INDEX will instruct that the rest of index pages (non leafPAD_INDEX will instruct that the rest of index pages (non leaf--level) should be filllevel) should be fill

up to the percentage specifiedup to the percentage specified

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Installation Tip #14Installation Tip #14Indexes (cont.)Indexes (cont.)

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms188917(SQL.90).aspx

-- Ensure a USE statement has been executed first.SET NOCOUNT ON;DECLARE @objectid int, @indexid int, @partitioncount bigint, @schemaname nvarchar(130);

DECLARE @objectname nvarchar(130), @indexname nvarchar(130), @partitionnum bigint;DECLARE @partitions bigint, @frag float, @command nvarchar(4000);-- Conditionally select tables and indexes from the sys.dm_db_index_physical_stats function-- and convert object and index IDs to names.

IF EXISTS (SELECT * FROM tempdb.dbo.sysobjects WHERE Name LIKE '#work_to_do%')DROP TABLE #work_to_do

SELECTobject_id AS objectid,

index_id AS indexid,partition_number AS partitionnum,

avg_fragmentation_in_percent AS fragINTO #work_to_doFROM sys.dm_db_index_physical_stats (DB_ID(), NULL, NULL , NULL, 'LIMITED')WHERE avg_fragmentation_in_percent > 10.0 AND index_id > 0;

-- Declare the cursor for the list of partitions to be processed.DECLARE partitions CURSOR FOR SELECT * FROM #work_to_do;

-- Open the cursor.OPEN partitions;

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-- Loop through the partitions.WHILE (1=1)

BEGIN;

FETCH NEXTFROM partitionsINTO @objectid, @indexid, @partitionnum, @frag;

IF @@FETCH_STATUS < 0 BREAK;SELECT @objectname = QUOTENAME(o.name), @schemaname = QUOTENAME(s.name)

FROM sys.objects AS oJOIN sys.schemas as s ON s.schema_id = o.schema_id

WHERE o.object_id = @objectid;SELECT @indexname = QUOTENAME(name)FROM sys.indexes

WHERE object_id = @objectid AND index_id = @indexid;SELECT @partitioncount = count (*)

FROM sys.partitionsWHERE object_id = @objectid AND index_id = @indexid;

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-- 30 is an arbitrary decision point at which to switch between reorganizing and rebuilding.IF @frag < 30.0

SET @command = N'ALTER INDEX ' + @indexname + N' ON ' + @schemaname + N'.' + @objectname + N'

REORGANIZE';IF @frag >= 30.0

SET @command = N'ALTER INDEX ' + @indexname + N' ON ' + @schemaname + N'.' + @objectname + N'REBUILD';

IF @partitioncount > 1

SET @command = @command + N' PARTITION=' + CAST(@partitionnum AS nvarchar(10));EXEC (@command);

PRINT N'Executed: ' + @command;END;

-- Close and deallocate the cursor.CLOSE partitions;

DEALLOCATE partitions;

-- Drop the temporary table.DROP TABLE #work_to_do;GO

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Script results from the AdventureWorksDWdatabase; some indexes REBUILD and

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Installation Tip #15Installation Tip #15Profiler + Database Engine Tuning AdvisorProfiler + Database Engine Tuning Advisor

Use Profiler to capture SQL Server activity and Analyze it with theUse Profiler to capture SQL Server activity and Analyze it with theDatabase Engine Tuning AdvisorDatabase Engine Tuning Advisor

In Profiler, use theIn Profiler, use the TuningTuning templatetemplate



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Installation Tip #15Installation Tip #15Profiler + Database Engine Tuning Advisor (cont.)Profiler + Database Engine Tuning Advisor (cont.)Run Profiler(Start / Programs / Microsoft SQL

Server 2005 / Performance Tools), create a new

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Installation Tip #15Installation Tip #15Profiler + Database Engine Tuning AdvisorProfiler + Database Engine Tuning AdvisorIn the [Events Selection] tab, click [Columns

Filters] commandbutton, select DatabaseName

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Profilercaptured commands against thedatabase evaluated; now, stop the trace

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In Management Studio, click Tools and selectDatabase Engine Tuning Advisor



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Create a new session, load the workloadfile saved by Profiler, select the database

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The Database Engine Tuning Advisorwillpresent a report of recommended CREATE andDROP indexes; if you want to apply them, go to

the Actions menu and select ApplyRecommendations



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Installation Tip #16Installation Tip #16Best Practices AnalyzerBest Practices Analyzer

Install and Run theInstall and Run the Best Practice Analyzer (BPA)Best Practice Analyzer (BPA) tooltool

This tool will evaluate a SQL Server Instance and will reportThis tool will evaluate a SQL Server Instance and will reportrecommendations based on best practicesrecommendations based on best practices

ForDownloadForDownload

SQL ServerSQL Server20052005

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=DA0531E4http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=DA0531E4--E94CE94C--49914991--82FA82FA--F0E3FBD05E63&displaylang=enF0E3FBD05E63&displaylang=en

SQL ServerSQL Server20002000

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b352eb1fhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b352eb1f--d3cad3ca--44ee44ee--893e893e--9e07339c1f22&DisplayLang=en9e07339c1f22&DisplayLang=en



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Installation Tip #16Installation Tip #16Best Practices Analyzer (cont.)Best Practices Analyzer (cont.)



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Installation Tip #17Installation Tip #17SQL CAT (Customer Advisory Team)SQL CAT (Customer Advisory Team)

http://sqlcat.com/Default.aspx



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Installation Tip #18Installation Tip #18SQL Server 2008 Performance New FeaturesSQL Server 2008 Performance New Features

Resource GovernorResource Governor

PerformanceData Collectors and ReportsPerformanceData Collectors and Reports

Table and Index CompressionTable and Index Compression

Backup CompressionBackup Compression

FILESTREAMData TypeFILESTREAMData Type

Sparse ColumnsSparse Columns

Data (only) and Time (only) Data TypesData (only) and Time (only) Data Types

Partition Table ParallelismPartition Table Parallelism

Query OptimizationQuery Optimization



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Installation Tip #19Installation Tip #19Web ReferencesWeb References

Best PracticesBest Practices


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Best PracticesBest Practices

Host BusA

dapters (HBA

)Host BusA

dapters (HBA

)Queue Length >= 32 (or = 256 in fiber channel connections)Queue Length >= 32 (or = 256 in fiber channel connections)


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Best Practices (cont.)Best Practices (cont.)

Table ArchitectureTable ArchitectureIndexes (Clustered, NonIndexes (Clustered, Non--Clustered, Fill Factor, Pad IndexClustered, Fill Factor, Pad Index

Primary Key, Foreign Key, Referential Integrity for OLTPPrimary Key, Foreign Key, Referential Integrity for OLTP

No RI forDW/DM.No RI forDW/DM.

Fact tablesFact tables

Create Clustered Index on (Create Clustered Index on (DateKeyDateKey))

CreateCreate NonclusteredNonclustered Indexes including the clustered field (Indexes including the clustered field (ejej..((CustomerKeyCustomerKey,, DateKeyDateKey))

Dimension tablesDimension tables

Create Clustered Index on Business Key Instead ofDimension KeyCreate Clustered Index on Business Key Instead ofDimension Key

CreateCreate NonclusteredNonclustered Primary Key on Dimension KeyPrimary Key on Dimension Key

Query ArchitectureQuery ArchitectureDisplay Estimated Execution PlanDisplay Estimated Execution Plan

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ETLETL Integration ServicesIntegration ServicesDeploy SSIS64Deploy SSIS64--Bit to address > 4GB RAMBit to address > 4GB RAM

SSIS 32SSIS 32--bit uses up to 3GB (boot.ini with /3GB)bit uses up to 3GB (boot.ini with /3GB)

ModularArchitectureModularArchitecture Every table should have its own packageEvery table should have its own package

Shared ConnectorsShared Connectors

Include AuditInclude Audit

CubesCubesDeploy SSAS64Deploy SSAS64--bit for to address > 4GB RAMbit for to address > 4GB RAM

SSAS 32SSAS 32--bit uses up to 3GB (boot.ini with /3GB)bit uses up to 3GB (boot.ini with /3GB)Have only natural hierarchiesHave only natural hierarchies

PartitionsPartitions

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Reporting ServicesReporting ServicesScaling UpScaling Up

22--PROCs with Local Catalog DatabasePROCs with Local Catalog Database

44--PROCs with Remote Catalog DatabasePROCs with Remote Catalog Database

>4>4--PROCs, change to 64PROCs, change to 64--BitBit

PlatformPlatform3232--Bit Systems: Use /3GB in C:Bit Systems: Use /3GB in C:\\boot.iniboot.ini

Use 64Use 64--Bit Systems: X64, IA64Bit Systems: X64, IA64

MemoryMemoryLimit Max. RAM in the RDBMS if the same server uses also SSRSLimit Max. RAM in the RDBMS if the same server uses also SSRS

FilesFilesPartition thePartition the ReportServerTempDBReportServerTempDB database, by create data files equal CPUsdatabase, by create data files equal CPUs

Partition thePartition the ReportServerReportServerdatabase, separate data files and log files intodatabase, separate data files and log files intodifferent arrays; also, spread data files into separate arraysdifferent arrays; also, spread data files into separate arrays


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Reporting ServicesReporting ServicesCreate Report TemplatesCreate Report Templates

Copy .Copy .rdlrdl files infiles in

C:C:\\Program FilesProgram Files\\Microsoft Visual StudioMicrosoft Visual Studio88\\Common7Common7\\IDEIDE\\PrivateAssembliesPrivateAssemblies\\ProjectItemsProjectItems\\ReportProjectReportProject\\

More InformationMore Information

Planning for Scalability and Performance with Reporting ServicesPlanning for Scalability and Performance with Reporting Services

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/2005/pspsqlrs.mspxhttp://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/2005/pspsqlrs.mspx

CertificationsCertifications


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CertificationsCertificationsMCITP: DatabaseMCITP: Database AdministratorAdministrator

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcitp/dbadmin/default.mspx



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CertificationsCertificationsMCITP: DatabaseMCITP: Database DeveloperDeveloper

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcitp/dbdev/default.mspx



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CertificationsCertificationsMCITP:MCITP: Business Intelligence DeveloperBusiness Intelligence Developer

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcitp/bid/default.mspx



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CertificationsCertificationsMCM:MCM: Master ProgramMaster Program

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/master/register/default.mspx


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BooksBooks


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BooksBooksMicrosoft PressMicrosoft Press -- Inside SeriesInside Series

1. Inside Microsoft SQL Server 2005: The Storage EngineAuthor : Kalen Delaney (Solid Quality Learning)Pages : 464Level : Int/AdvPublished : 10/11/2006ISBN : 9780735621053ISBN-10 : 0-7356-2105-5

Web : http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/7436.aspx

2. Inside Microsoft SQL Server 2005: Query Tuning and OptimizationAuthor : Kalen Delaney, S. Agarwal, C. Freedman, A. Machanic, R. TalmagePages : 448Level : Int/AdvPublished : 09/26/2007

ISBN : 9780735621961ISBN-10 : 0-7356-2196-9Web : http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/8565.aspx

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3. Inside Microsoft SQL Server 2005: T-SQL QueryingAuthor : Itzik Ben-Gan (Solid Quality Learning), Lubor Kollar, Dejan SarkaPages : 640Level : Int/AdvPublished : 03/29/2006ISBN : 9780735623132ISBN-10 : 0-7356-2313-9

Web : http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/9615.aspx

4. Inside Microsoft SQL Server 2005: T-SQL ProgrammingAuthor : Itzik Ben-Gan (Solid Quality Learning), Dejan Sarka; RogerWolterPages : 544Level : Int/AdvPublished : 05/17/2006

ISBN : 9780735621978ISBN-10 : 0-7356-2197-7Web : http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/8564.aspx

BooksBooksMicrosoft PressMicrosoft Press -- Inside SeriesInside Series

Jorge SnchezJorge Snchez

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