Advantages of a 64-bit Environment
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Review this white paper to learn about the two key factors motivating the rapid adoption and deployment of SQL Server 2005 (64-bit):
| • | Clear industry dynamics supporting the longer-term prospects of 64-bit computing |
| • | Specific benefits that SQL Server 2005 (64-bit) brings to customers |
In supportability, manageability, scalability, performance, interoperability, and business intelligence, SQL Server 2005 provides far richer 64-bit support than its predecessor. This paper describes these enhancements. Additionally, through an objective comparison of 32-bit and 64-bit environments, this paper addresses the questions "When and why should I move to 64-bit computing with SQL Server 2005?" This paper also discusses the value drivers for 64-bit adoption, including total cost of ownership, reduced operating costs, and large-scale business intelligence and online transaction processing (OLTP) scalability without application changes.
Included in this document:
| • | Overview: Database Performance and Scalability |
| • | SQL Server 2005 (64-bit) |
| • | SQL Server 2005 (32-bit) with AWE |
| • | Considerations for Choosing SQL Server 2005 (64-bit) |
| • | SQL Server 2005 (64-bit) Deployment Considerations |
