StarWind Software Offers Expert Webinar, “SQL Server Clustering Guide”

StarWind Software, a global leader in storage virtualization and iSCSI storage software, announces a new offering in their expert webinar series; "SQL Server Clustering Guide" with Microsoft MVP, Denny Cherry. This guide provides instructions to configure and install a SQL Server Cluster for a high availability database environment. The webinar is geared to IT professionals who may just be learning about or starting with SQL Server Clusters. The style is hands on, you will learn specific methods to set up the systems and take advantage of StarWind’s storage technology to complete the installations.

In this webinar Denny will demonstrate and discuss
• How to implement a SQL Server 2008 failover cluster.
• A step-by-step configuration of a SQL Server cluster.
• How to configure iSCSI shared storage for SQL Server with StarWind Software.
• The process of SQL Server Clustering and High Availability.

http://www.onlineprnews.com/news/8069-1254927217-starwind-software-offers-expert-webinar-sql-server-clustering-guide.html

IBM unveils disk archive system, cloud storage tools

IBM this week unveiled a new private cloud storage service for enterprise-class companies at its Information Infrastructure Analyst Summit conference here.

IBM also disclosed plans to release a new disk-based archive array called the IBM Information Appliance that can scale to 300TB and offers retention rules and customized policies. The company also said their SAN Volume Controller storage virtualization appliance now supports solid state disk drives, greatly increasing the throughput of the device.

more at http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9139084/IBM_unveils_disk_archive_system_cloud_storage_tools

Managing Multiple Databases Is Easier Than You Think

In today’s competitive environment, you’re being asked to do more with less—yet you need to make sure your SQL Server databases are tuned to perfection while integrating data from diverse database platforms and applications.
This webcast, presented by Donna Burbank, who has more than 12 years of experience in data management, metadata management, and enterprise architecture, describes key features in CA ERwin that help make your job easier.

http://windowsitpro.com/Downloads/Index.cfm?fuseaction=ShowDownload&uuid=284bf91a-55ac-4a72-a59d-79976a3e098d

After a few months' rest, SQL Web attack spreads anew

A botnet network of hacked computers has sprung back to life in the past few days and started infecting Web sites so that they attack PCs of unsuspecting visitors.

Named Asprox, after the toolkit used in its attacks, this network gained attention in May and June when it infected an estimated tens of thousands of Web pages on more than 1,000 Web domains, typically infecting the Web sites of small businesses, schools and local governments.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/100209-after-a-few-months-rest.html?hpg1=bn

Survey: Microsoft SQL Server Tops All Databases in Emerging Markets

According to a recent Evans Data study, Microsoft SQL Server is the most used database in the emerging markets of China, India, Eastern Europe and Latin America. However, the open-source MySQL database is right behind it.

According to a recent Evans Data study, Microsoft SQL Server is the most used database in the emerging markets of China, India, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Database/Survey-Microsoft-SQL-Server-Tops-All-Databases-in-Emerging-Markets-621198/

Finding Data Corruption

In this article, taken from Chapter 8 of his new book, SQL Server Tacklebox, Rodney describes how a working DBA goes about troubleshooting data corruption. He demonstrates the tools and scripts required to seek out and fix data corruption in a timely manner, and so prevent it propagating into your backups.

more at http://www.simple-talk.com/sql/database-administration/finding-data-corruption/?utm_source=simpletalk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=DataCorruption20090510&utm_campaign=SQL

Oracle to Buy HyperRoll Assets

Oracle says it's going to acquire certain assets of HyperRoll, a developer of financial reporting acceleration software in Mountain View, California.

HyperRoll's software analyzes large quantities of financial data. Its customer base is largely retail and financial accounts.

Oracle said the widgetry would let its customers report results quicker, with more confidence and lower compliance costs.

Oracle Fined $10,000 For Anti-IBM Ads

Oracle (NSDQ: ORCL)'s reproach to IBM (NYSE: IBM) for stealing Sun Microsystem customers while Oracle is tied up acquiring the company has resulted in Oracle receiving a $10,000 false advertising fine.

The Transaction Processing Council, which sets benchmarks for measuring database performance, has sent Oracle a letter saying Oracle's ads published Aug. 27 and Sept. 3 on the front page of the Wall Street Journal violate the "fair use" rules that govern TPC members.

http://www.informationweek.com/news/software/hosted/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=220300395

Microsoft SQL Server Most Used Database in Emerging Markets

Microsoft SQL Server is the most used database in the emerging markets of China, India, Eastern Europe, and Latin America, according to a new survey of over 400 developers from Evans Data Corp shows, but MySQL is closing that lead.  Over 50% of developers in the emerging market countries claim to be using Microsoft’s version of SQL Server, but 46% use MySQL.  MySQL is slightly stronger in India and Latin America, but MS SQL Server leads in China and Latin America.

"Even in this economic downturn the emerging markets represent a significant opportunity for ISV's as we see developer population growth being more than double that of the rest of world," said John Andrews, President and CEO of Evans Data. "However, the approach to these markets has to be tailored given the vast differences we find with their developer demographics and consequently the associate differences in their technology and services adoption.”