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54 BP1062 | Best Practices for Decision Support Systems with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 using Dell EqualLogic PS Series
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Referenced or recommended Dell publications:
• Dell EqualLogic Configuration Guide:
http://en.community.dell.com/dell-groups/dtcmedia/m/mediagallery/19852516/download.aspx
Referenced or recommended Microsoft publications:
• Partitioned Table and Index Strategies Using SQL Server 2008
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd578580.aspx
• Using Partitions in a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Data Warehouse
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/aa902650%28SQL.80%29.aspx
• Fast Track Data Warehouse Reference Guide for SQL Server 2012
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh918452.aspx
• Column Store Indexes
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg492088.aspx
• SQL Server Columnstore Index FAQ
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/3540.sql-server-columnstore-index-
faq.aspx
For EqualLogic best practices white papers, reference architectures, and sizing guidelines for enterprise
applications and SANs, refer to Storage Infrastructure and Solutions Team Publications at:
• http://dell.to/sM4hJT