Risks of Using Unsupported Versions of SQL Server
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Turn your Database into a Service
Find out from industry expert Tony Baer, why organizations are making the move to Database-as-a-Service in an effort to simplify database management while still maintaining control.
Moving SQL Server to a Nutanix Database Solution
Ready to make a switch? Here's how you can migrate your SQL Server environment over to Nutanix.
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Deploy
Provision a new SQL Server instance using Nutanix Era with the best practice standards automatically applied.
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Test
Execute test workloads,
queries, and confirm baselines, and change the compatibility level of your DB.
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Replicate/Backup
Replicate the database the SQL Server database to the new instance or backup up original DBs on the old system; restore all original SQL Server instances and DB configurations.
Understanding the Nutanix Difference
Haven't upgraded off of SQL Server 2008 R2 yet? Get started now!
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Planning for SQL Server 2008/R2 End-of-Service
What should you consider when migrating from SQL Server 2008/R2 to a modern data platform?
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Upgrading SQL Server 2008/R2
Discover today’s most pressing data platform requirements and get key considerations for upgrading your SQL Server 2008/R2.
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Additional Resources
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SQL Server on Nutanix Best Practice Guide
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The Definitive Guide to Microsoft SQL Server Deployment on Nutanix
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SQL Server Solution Brief
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Era Data Sheet
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