This white paper explains the key differences between Microsoft SQL Server 2005 databases and Oracle databases. It compares SQL Server and Oracle database architecture and provides information on the newest features in SQL Server 2005. This paper is intended for Oracle professionals who want to leverage their Oracle knowledge to manage SQL Server databases or prepare to migrate an Oracle database to SQL Server 2005. Other topics discussed in this white paper include backups, database security, management options, and high availability options.
Included in this Document
| • | Abstract |
| • | Database Architecture |
| • | Background Processes |
| • | Backing up Data in SQL Server 2005 |
| • | Network Configuration Components |
| • | SQL Server Security Model |
| • | High Availability Features |
| • | Management Infrastructure and Tools |
| • | Monitoring and Tuning |
| • | Data Movement and Tools |
| • | Transaction/Isolation Levels |
| • | Conclusion |