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Category Archives: Computer Hardware
Hardware 301 Presentation
I had the opportunity to present the latest version of Hardware 301: Diving Deeper into Database Server Hardware two times in one day yesterday! First was a virtual presentation for the PASS Virtual DBA chapter at 12PM, and then I … Continue reading
Speaking at PASS Database Administration Virtual Chapter
I will be speaking at the PASS Database Administration Virtual Chapter on February 13, 2013 at 12PM MST. I will be presenting the latest version of my Hardware 301: Diving Deeper into Database Hardware deck. The LiveMeeting link is here. … Continue reading
SQL Server 2012 Standard Edition Licensing Limits
As you might be aware, SQL Server 2012 Standard Edition has some hardware-related licensing limits that I think should be adjusted in light of the capabilities of modern, commodity server hardware. As a DBA and consultant, I would like to … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Hardware, Microsoft, SQL Server 2012
Tagged SQL Server 2012, Standard Edition
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Microsoft Surface RT Review
Last Friday, pretty much on impulse, I decided to go to the Microsoft Store in the Park Meadows Mall in Lone Tree, Colorado at 8AM to see what kind of line they had for the new Microsoft Surface RT. This … Continue reading
Understanding Server Hardware Course from Pluralsight
My first training course from Pluralsight, Understanding Server Hardware has just gone live. It is listed in the SQL Server section of the course catalog, even though it is not really SQL Server specific. It is meant as a foundational … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Hardware, Processors, Teaching
Tagged Hardware, Pluralsight, Training
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Interview on RunAsRadio #281 with Richard Campbell
I recently had a chance to record a 33 minute podcast interview on RunAs Radio #281 with Richard Campbell, where I talked about the licensing changes in SQL Server 2012 and how to select your new hardware to minimize your … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Hardware, Haswell, Processors, Sandy Bridge, SQL Server 2012, Windows Server 2012
Tagged Podcast, Processors, RunAsRadio
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Intel Haswell-EP Processor Rumors
Intel releases a new processor microarchitecture every two years, which is called a Tock release. One year later, they take that same microarchitecture and move it to a new, smaller manufacturing process, along with adding some minor feature improvements. This … Continue reading
Choosing a Mobile Workstation
I get a lot of e-mail and Twitter requests for advice about what laptop someone should buy. I don’t mind this too much (I actually sort of like it, to be honest), but it probably makes some sense to summarize … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Hardware, Dell, Intel, Ivy Bridge, Laptops, Processors
Tagged Hardware, Hardware Selection
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Three Generations of Toshiba Portege Laptops Compared
Since I am a bit of a hardware enthusiast, I tend to buy new computer hardware a little more often than the average person (probably too often)! I like to have a smaller laptop for teaching and presentations, that is … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Hardware, Ivy Bridge, Laptops, Processors, Sandy Bridge
Tagged Hardware, Toshiba
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Two Socket Database Servers vs. Four Socket Database Servers
Fujitsu has submitted a new TPC-E benchmark for a two socket, Sandy Bridge-EP system that had a tpsE score of 1,871.81. It is no real surprise that this system is using the very capable Intel Xeon E5-2690 processor, which has … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Hardware, Processors, SQL Server 2012
Tagged Hardware Selection, TPC-E
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