Dell Confidential Dell Database Solutions: SQL Server 2005 APR 2006

2 Database Solutions Dell Confidential SQL Server 2005 Increased database performance & availability Improved database features & functionality Additional deployment & management options 1,000,000+ Microsoft SQL Server customers are ready for… Standard Complete data management and analysis platform for midsize businesses & large departments Up to 4 socket, unlimited RAM, clustering + DR Workgroup Easiest to use and most attractively priced database solution for smaller departments and growing businesses Up to 2 socket, 3 GB RAM Enterprise Fully integrated data management and analysis platform for business-critical enterprise applications Unlimited sockets, unlimited RAM, clustering + DR

3 Database Solutions Dell Confidential The Dell SQL Server 2005 Solution Price / Performance Leadership $.99 High Availability SQL Services Single-Source Confidence Integrated Systems Management

4 Database Solutions Dell Confidential Price / Performance Leadership $.99 High Availability SQL Services Single-Source Confidence Integrated Systems Management The Dell SQL Server 2005 Solution Dell’s 5S SQL Solution SQL Servers Storage Sys. Mgt. Services

5 Database Solutions Dell Confidential Servers Broke $1.00 per transaction per minute barrier Nearest competitor 58% higher price / performance Complete server lineup with dual core across all product categories Dell reduces complexity with unique image and component commonality Dell is the price / performance leader for SQL Server solutions. April ,122 tpmC $1.40/tpmC September ,622 tpmC $.99/tpmC 37% increase 29% decrease tpmC = new order transactions per minute. See for more informationwww.tpc.org Price / Performance Leadership $.99 Dell is the 2 time winner (2005 and 2004) of the SQL Server Magazine Readers Choice Award for best server hardware.

6 Database Solutions Dell Confidential Storage Dell provides complete SQL storage, high availability & backup / recovery solutions. Clustering Multiple paths to the data Shared Storage Backup to Tape Tiered Storage, Local and Remote Protection Types: -Very Secure – MirrorView-S -Very Fast – MirrorView-A -Point in Time – SAN Copy Archive to Tape Backup-to-disk option SQL Data and B2D Fibre Channel Database servers Backup Server Target Ext. Dist. Variety of backup software solutions, including EMC RM-SE (Replication Manager for SQL & Exchange) and Symantec and Legato SQL agents High Availability Dell is the 2005 SQL Server Magazine Readers Choice Award winner for Best High Availability Solution, Best Network Attached Storage Solution and Best Storage Area Network Solution. Variety of backup software solutions, including EMC RM-SE (Replication Manager for SQL & Exchange) and Symantec, Legato and CommVault SQL agents

7 Database Solutions Dell Confidential Only Dell can manage and update the entire SQL solution stack – SQL Server 2005 – Windows Server 2003 – PowerEdge Servers …with Microsoft’s tools – MOM – SMS Systems Management Dell is the only systems vendor with an integrated SQL Server management solution. Integrated Systems Management Dell offers whitepapers and guides to optimize SQL Server 2005.

8 Database Solutions Dell Confidential Services Dell offers complete services for SQL Server SQL Services Dell has a SQL Server Sizing Tool to determine which servers & storage configurations are best for your needs. PlanImplementMaintain Assessment and Design of database infrastructure Migration from other databases and platforms Installation CFI SAN Cluster Upgrade from SQL7.0/2000 Training Programming SQL 2005 Administering SQL 2005 Enterprise NOS support Tuning complex SQL 2005 solutions

9 Database Solutions Dell Confidential SQL Server 2005 Choice of OEM or volume licensing SQL environments tested in Dell’s labs Integrated in Dell’s factory Supported by Dell Dell is the only major systems vendor that OEMs SQL. Single-Source Confidence Dell is a premier go-to-market partner for Microsoft SQL Server.

10 Database Solutions Dell Confidential The Dell SQL Server 2005 Solution Dell offers a complete SQL Server 2005 solution Price / Performance Leadership $.99 Price / performance leader for SQL Server solutions First to break $1/tpmC. Leadership since 12/04. High Availability Complete availability, storage & backup / recovery. Clustered servers. DAS or SAN. Scalable backup. SQL Services Complete services for SQL Server Planning, sizing, migration, installation, training, support. Single-Source Confidence Only major systems vendor that OEMs SQL. Choice of OEM or licensing. Testing, fulfillment, integration & support. Integrated Systems Management Only systems vendor with integrated SQL mgt solution. Monitor/update HW, SW, OS with MOM & SMS. Resources: & your sales team