SQL Server Hardware
I wanted this book to be a little different from the multitude of good, existing books about SQL Server performance and scalability. I wanted to start, from the ground up, showing how to evaluate and choose hardware and storage subsystems from a SQL Server specific perspective.Next, I wanted to show how to properly install and configure the operating system and SQL Server itself for the best performance, scalability, and reliability. I also wanted to give you ammunition for convincing your boss or customers why newer versions of the operating system and newer versions of SQL Server were a better solution than older versions. Finally, I wanted to talk about the tangible performance benefits you get from SQL Server Enterprise Edition, that make it worth the extra licensing cost. I think that I accomplished most of these goals, but I will leave that judgment up to the reader. I really enjoyed writing this book, and I hope it is a valuable resource to you!