Techdocs Library > White papers > Best Practices for Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2005

Document Author:	David Hartman		Document ID:	WP101362
Doc. Organization:	Systems and Technology Group		Document Revised:	11/20/2008
Product(s) covered:	DS3000; DS3200; DS3300; DS3400; DS4200; DS4700; DS4800; DS5000; DS5100; DS5300

Abstract: This document focuses on installation and configuration best practices that will build a foundation for storage, performance, and assessment when using SQL Server 2005. This document does not replace the SQL Server 2005 installation instructions. However, it does give best practices at specific points. It should be read alongside the SQL Server 2005 installation instructions. The specific focus of this whitepaper is properly configuring the DS3000, DS4000, and DS5000 storage systems for SQL Server 2005 deployments.

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:	Microsoft SQL Server 2005, DS3000, DS4000, DS5000, Best-Practices