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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 

World-class databases demand world-class power offered by AMD and Microsoft technologies. Multi-Core AMD Opteron™ processors with Direct Connect Architecture reduce classic bottlenecks between CPU and memory while setting new performance-per-watt standards. SQL Server 2008 R2 delivers a rich set of integrated services that enable you to do more with your data such as query, search, synchronize, report, and analyze. Together these products scale to support an ever-expanding world of data and users empowering businesses to do more today and tomorrow.

Capacity-rich data management with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2

Achieve the scale required to turn mountains of data into more insightful and valuable intelligence. With unique optimizations designed to increase throughput, AMD Opteron processors offer the ultimate performance for memory- and data-intensive applications. When powering servers running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and SQL Server 2008 R2, they deliver large memory footprints and offer outstanding processing bandwidth due to their high capacity.

Performance and Reliability to support Mission Critical Business Needs

SQL Server Fast Track Data Warehouse accelerates your data warehouse roadmap with new SQL Server 2008 Enterprise scalable reference architectures powered by AMD Opteron processors with HP (PDF, 225KB). Combining dense core counts and leading edge hardware assist virtualization, AMD Opteron Processors provide the building blocks to deliver highly reliable, performance driven platforms. Reduce costs, save time and reduce risk with reliable reference architectures and best practices for warehousing.

The Microsoft and AMD solution can provide:

  • A Consistent Platform That Scales – Massive floating point performance and memory bandwidth for high-performance computing workloads with AMD Opteron™ 6100 Series processors.
  • Optimal Performance – Industry’s only x86 solution with up to 12 cores per processor.
  • Platform Flexibility – Seamless upgrades for long-term investment protection.
  • Power Efficiency – AMD-P features enhance green IT by helping reduce CPU power consumption.

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New Technology Brief: Virtualizing SQL Server
AMD Opteron™ 6000 Series Platform
The new AMD Opteron™ 6000 Series platform launches with broad partner support.