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Migrating to a Dell PowerEdge R515 server from two legacy database servers
information in the system itself. There are no CDs or USB keys
to keep track of for drivers or firmware.
Storage. The Dell PowerEdge R515, available in both an 8-bay
and 12-bay chassis, holds up to 25 terabytes of internal
storage, giving you many times the capacity of prior common
small business servers.
Memory. The Dell PowerEdge R515 holds up to 64 GB
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Features of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
of
RAM, many times the RAM amounts of older small business
servers, allowing for powerful flexibility with virtualized
database solutions.
An SMB is not necessarily a simple business. Business needs,
regulatory requirements, and other factors place an increasing strain
on IT resources that are frequently quite limited. Microsoft Windows
Server 2008 R2 and SQL Server 2008 R2 address many of these issues.
For more information about Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, see
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/default.aspx
.
For more information about Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, see
http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/r2.aspx. Below, we
highlight a few of the major features of this new software platform.
Virtualization. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 includes
Microsoft Hyper-V, which you can use to create virtual
machines. These virtual servers, which are often more
powerful than your previous physical machines, can host your
critical business applications and databases. Virtual machines
also allow you to isolate business functions for security or
regulatory reasons.
Simplified installation. The wizard-based setups of Windows
Server 2008 R2 and SQL Server 2008 R2 make the installation
and configuration process considerably simpler than in past
versions.
Windows Management and updated components. Microsoft
Windows Server 2008 R2 includes a revamped Server
Manager console that contains almost all server management
functions, including the ability to quickly add Roles and
Features to your server.
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The Dell PowerEdge R515 will support 128 GB of RAM by the end of 2010.
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