5. Number of database apps Number of DBA’s Hardware computing capacity

6. App Sophistication Number of Apps Findings confirm challenges Focus on tier 2-3 apps CRM ERP

8. IT PROFESSIONAL DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR Data Platform Resource Optimization SQL Server RDBMS focused Central evaluation of utilization policies End-to-End Service Management Datacenter and cross-platform Real-time monitoring of distributed applications APPs SQL Server OS Hardware SQL Server Application and Multi- Server Management Real-time, Breadth/Composable Planning + trend Analysis, Depth/Domain specific

11. Management Studio

14. Wizards enable DBAs to quickly set up — no service engagement or complex setup required Utilization data refreshed every 15 minutes — less troubleshooting, more planning Streamlined deployment and upgrades — objects packaged in a single unit of deployment. Deploy on and off premises.

15. Try Application and Multi-Server Management! Download the November CTP http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/R2Downloads.aspx Learn More! Visit the web page for access to resources http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/R2-multi-server.aspx Get Technical! Visit MSDN for detailed articles http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee210579(SQL.105).aspx Watch the Webcast! http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?culture=en- US&EventID=1032415782&CountryCode=US

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