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Document Author: Additional Author(s):	David Hartman David West, Bryan Edge-Salois, Michael Lawson		Document ID:	WP101126
Doc. Organization:	Systems and Technology Group		Document Revised:	11/03/2007
Product(s) covered:	DS4000; DS4200; DS4700; DS4800; DS8000; IBM System x

Abstract: This guide provides design, configuration, and planning information for implementing Microsoft SQL Server 2005™ with IBM System Storage™ arrays. We will cover some of the new storage-related features of IBM System Storage™ arrays, and how they impact your decisions when you deploy and manage a large SQL Server 2005 environment. The specific focus of this paper will be on the DS4000, and DS8000 series arrays.

Classification:	Hardware; Software; Solutions	Category:	Planning and Design
Solution(s):	ISV Applications	ISV(s):	Microsoft
Platform(s):	IBM System x Family; IBM System Storage
O/S:	Windows 2003	Keywords:	SQL Server 2005, SQL Server, System x, System Storage, DS4000, DS8000, Best Practices