Determining Hardware Requirements

• Bill Mell

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  March 28, 2006 at 5:02 am

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  Is anyone aware of a good methodology for determining the hardware requirements for a SQL Server based on anticipated datasize, anticipated reporting requirements and anticipated data growth?

  I'm talking very large databases.

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• lowellismith

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  April 2, 2006 at 5:55 pm

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  Hello -

  I am not an expert but I have used these tools in the past at least it will give you a place to start.

  Dell Sizing Tool for SQL Server

  http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/alliances/en/microsoft_sql2000_solution?c=us&cs=555&l=en&s=biz

  HP Sizing Tool for SQL Server

  http://h18001.www1.hp.com/partners/microsoft/utilities/storagesystem.html

  HTH,

  Lowell