Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Upgrade - welcome to a seamless experience.Microsoft has teamed up with HP to make your move to SQL Server 2005 seamless.
Here, you’ll find all the resources and incentives you need to deliver the next generation of data management analysis software and server technology to your business, whether a large enterprise or midsize organisation. Why upgrade to SQL Server 2005? By making the move to SQL Server 2005 you’ll open up new possibilities and opportunities for your SQL Server administrators, developers and IT decision makers.  | Special trade-in offer HP is offering brilliant trade-in deals on existing equipment. So, now your upgrade to SQL Server 2005 can be even smoother. Simply trade in any working Intel® processor-based server from the list below and we'll give you up to £800 cashback. Offer ends 30th September 2006.
This offer includes the following servers: Fujitsu Siemens Primergy, IBM X-Series or Netfinity, Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant, Compaq ProLiant, HP Netserver and also any Sun UNIX servers and UPSs: APC UPS, Tripplite UPS, Powerware UPS, IBM UPS, Dell UPS and any MGE UPSs. |
Key improvements on SQL Server 2000Trusted platform - Ultra-high availability for mission-critical applications with five times faster failover
- 35% faster transaction processing and improved query response times
- Simplified management, reduced maintenance, configuration and tuning
- Rock solid security through Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Initiative
Customer success storiesNASDAQ
Deployed SQL Server 2005 to support its Market Data Dissemination System (MDDS), handling more than 5,000 transactions per second and over 100,000 queries a day. Barclays Capital
Updated its Fixed-Income Trade & Positioning System (TAPS) on SQL Server 2005, generating a 30% performance increase with the capacity to process 1,000 trades per second. Mediterranean Shipping Co.
Moving from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005 allowed their 5TB database to operate with 99.999% uptime, providing scalability for 30% annual growth. Xerox
By building its web solution with Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005, Xerox manages 7 million transactions a day and enjoys 99.999% uptime.
Business Intelligence - 2x faster performance on OLAP dimensions
- Expanded data mining through new algorithms
- Enables self-service reporting through Reporting Services
Customer success storiesBarnes & Noble
Utilises SQL Server 2005 to manage its 3TB data warehouse, resulting in greater profitability and an improved customer experience. Hilton
By running its Forecast Management System on SQL Server 2005, Hilton now processes 300% more data, with a 25% time saving in forecast generation. London Development Agency
New functionality within SQL Server 2005 revolutionises the way the LDA manages data, significantly improving its reporting processes. Nationwide
Its new data warehousing solution, based upon SQL Server 2005, gives Nationwide the ability to develop solutions that will mean early compliance with Basel II, improving its risk management capabilities and potentially reducing capital adequacy requirements.
Increased developer productivity- Up to 40% faster development of applications via .NET integration
- Typically 50-70% code reduction
- Applications built on SQL Server 2005 can provide 70-80% improvement in query response time
Customer success storiesHMV
Building its online music service, HMV Digital, on Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005 has given HMV the potential to lead the digital market with superior ease of use, reliability and agility. Citigroup
An improved Digital Identity Management system, built with SQL Server and Visual Studio 2005, allows Citigroup to provide end-to-end transaction management.
Make your smooth upgrade today.Designed to make upgrading from SQL Server 7.0/2000 hassle free, the kit provides you with valuable resources, including evaluation software and upgrade tools, white papers, data sheets, webcasts, case studies, hands-on labs and much more. Proven expertise is on hand from any one of our certified Microsoft partners, whose wealth of knowledge and experience will help you make the move. To contact a Partner please call 0800 195 6996 | |
