Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft entered the database market with its product of Microsoft SQL Server, one of the unique platforms for database management to be used within the office space. What began under the name of Sybase SQL Server, in collaboration between Sybase and Microsoft, has come a long way with many independent upgrades, after both the companies parted ways. Microsoft SQL Server enables the user in three separate and distinct fields, namely, Database Administration, Development and Business Intelligence. Thus, it was a single product which revolutionized the office space, with the comprehensive access to information, while it could be managed, depending on the nature of industry and the company. The whole framework of Microsoft SQL Server is based on three components, namely, SQLOS, Relational Engine and the Protocol Layer. While SQLOS underlines the basic services of the product, Relational Engine offers back up to the different database functions and Protocol Layer supports this functionality.

Where data administration is concerned, the Microsoft SQL Server is known for its salient suite of features to the data administrator. Database mirroring enables the user a backup to an alternative database system, in case of failure of the system. Online restore of the information enables the administrator to store all data online as a back up. Some of the other features of Microsoft SQL Server include Standards-based Information Access, Snapshot Isolation, Online Indexing Operations, Fast Recovery, Data Partitioning, Dedicated Administrator Connection, Replication Enhancements and SQL Server Management Studio, among others. The Microsoft SQL Server offers much scope to software developers to create tools of different magnitude and range. The two languages offered by the product are Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Basic .NET. Some of the other features include Transact-SQL Enhancements, Visual Studio Integration, Native XML Support, Web services, Embedded Reports, Full-text search enhancements, Messaging infrastructure, Web Services Compatibility and Security Enhancements, among others.

Microsoft SQL Server is most compatible with business tasks, thus offering a range of features as part of its business intelligence. The product is highly compatible with Microsoft Office, thus enabling many customized features in the process at any and every level of organization. SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) enables the user to combine data from other sources of databases as well. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (SSAS) offers the analytical tool to track any trends in the data. The Reporting Services in Microsoft SQL Server enable the user to make customized business reports, which can be either paper based or internet based. At the same time, the extensive information stored in the Server can be backed up via the Clustering Support feature of the product. Any business enterprise can track its performance using the Key Performance Indicators. While it is equipped with Proactive Caching, there is an in-built Report Builder tool, which enables the user to create easy to understand reports. At the same time, Microsoft SQL Server is fully compatible with Excel 2007 and Office SharePoint Server 2007, which enables the product to be extremely useful for varied business tasks and functions, irrespective of the level and the scale.

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