Let ServerBeach install the new Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 database on your Managed Hosting server to help you keep your business running smoothly. You get the latest in advanced security measures, solid reliability, and ultimate scalability for your server. 

SQL Server 2008 R2 is one of the most powerful and flexible databases on the market, allowing you to organize and manage your data efficiently. Build the next greatest application or store your important data on the new Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database platform. When you need business critical data storage and optimum performance, ServerBeach will get you started.

SQL 2008 Features

SQL Server 2008 offers improved technology to boost your company's productivity including a new resource governor, transparent data encryption, external key management, and backup compression to help your business manage information.

• Resource governor - Define limits and priorities for concurrent workloads and consistent performance.
• Transparent data encryption - Enable encryption of a single database file or an entire database without having to change your application.
• External key management - Support for third-party key management and Hardware Security Mobile (HSM) products.
• Declarative management framework - Manage one or more instances of SQL Server 2008.
• Server group management - Manage server groups from one central location including multiple SQL Server 2008 instances.
• Performance data collection - Get performance data on disk usage, server activity, and query statistics.
• Backup compression - Create and store backups using compression technology designed to save space and make restoring faster and more efficient.

New Features with SQL 2008 R2

• PowerPivot for Excel - Assemble and create relationships in large amounts of data and do data analysis in Excel using the power of pivot tables.
• Multi-Server Administration and Data-Tier Application - Centralize your database administration and streamline the development, deployment, and management of database objects used by your application.
• Master Data Services - Manage and audit your organization's master data, use models and hierarchies to group and organize data to prepare it for use in business intelligence.
• Increased Maximum Database Size - The largest database supported by SQL Server Express has been increased from 4 GB to 10 GB.*
• Better Security - Use service binding and channel binding to help prevent an authentication relay attack.  (For more details, see Extended Protection for Authentication with Reporting Services.)

*Maximum file size may also be subject to OS limitations.

Advanced Security Integration

Keeping your data secure is top priority. With Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 running on Windows 2008 R2 operating system, your database will be protected in a secure environment designed for maximum uptime. With the addition of several new technologies, your SQL Server 2008 R2 prevents unauthorized connections to your database, enhancements to encryption, security auditing, and policy-based management.

Advanced Searching Capabilities

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 offers range and fuzzy searches for more advanced searching requirements. Fuzzy search technology retrieves data based on similar spellings when you are searching for things that fall within a range of possibilities. Fuzzy searching identifies similarities in error-prone data resulting in greater search capabilities. Beef up your ecommerce solution or SQL-powered application with the latest in advanced fuzzy search technology.

Available Versions

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 is available in a variety of versions capable of handling small to large-scale enterprise database requirements.

• SQL 2008 R2 Express W/Tools - The SQL Server Express database platform is based on SQL Server 2008. It is also a replacement for Microsoft Desktop Engine (MSDE). Integrated with Visual Studio, SQL Server Express makes it easy to develop data-driven applications that are rich in capability, secure in storage, and fast to deploy.
• SQL 2008 R2 Web - Develop dynamic, database driven websites with the Web version. Ideal for web hosts and websites that demand easier management tools with large-scale capabilities.
• SQL 2008 R2 Workgroup - Run branch location databases for remote synchronization and advanced reporting.
• SQL 2008 R2 Standard - Provides built-in intelligence capabilities to run departmental applications.
• SQL 2008 R2 Enterprise - Provides unlimited virtualization and the highest levels of security, reliability, and scalability.

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