MS SQL 2005 users need to perform database migration
Since April 2016, 12 MS SQL 2005 users no longer receive security updates, so everyone Micsoft SQL Server 2005 database user needs to do migration to a newer version of Microsoft SQL.
Based on this information, we received a a request for assistance from our customer, who wants to make Micsoft SQL Server 2005 database migration. While migration can be made to any newer version, the client has chosen to fo migration to Microsoft SQL 2016. This choice was based on such essential factors as maintaining security, optimizing data platform infrastructure and achieving substantial improvements in load characteristics, which should not imply higher costs.
In migration process can be used any disk array with Spanshot function. Migration can also be accomplished by copying the database to another MS SQL LUN and attach a database to MS SQL server. Based on our qualified engineering knowledge , in this case for faster and more operational migration process will be used HPE 3PAR disk array special products . We are already planning a discussion of professionals to find the best form of migration for a this case.
Please be informed that the new MS SQL 2016 version came out in the summer of 2016 . The new SQL Server 2016 provides sophisticated analytics integration of databases and significantly reduces the processing time making data management more easier. It is equipped with several features that support the analysis of data across different platforms. POLYBASS function allows you to build external applications on Hadoop Azure or storage facilities ensuring a large storage of data integration with relational data repositories . The service is Microsoft’s R Services, which is integrated into the SQL Server platform running different versions of Hadoop , as well as being integrated into the Azure HDInsight + Spark , which allows the selection and standardization of the development of analytics code.
For database migration process can be used sveral tools, of which the fastest migration process will provide HPE 3PAR disk array. The HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 Series (7440c) earned the Best-in-Class ranking among all Enterprise Midrange Arrays in this buyer’s guide. The StoreServ 7400 Series stood out by offering all of the following capabilities:
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- The best balance of strengthsacross all the scoring categories, including achieving Best-in-Class in both Management and Virtualization.
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- Superb virtualization support. The 7440c supports all of the VMware VAAI 4.x and 5.x and all of the other VMware storage integrations surveyed— including VASA, VASRM, VADP, SIOC, and Storage DRS. The array also supports Microsoft ODX as well as the Hyper-V and Oracle VM hypervisors.
- Support for both remote monitoringand proactive remediation. Proactive remediation adds value by minimizing the number and duration of service interruptions and by reducing the troubleshooting time and expertise required of business IT staff.