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Document Author: Additional Author(s):	Vinay Kulkarni Michael Lawson		Document ID:	WP101865
Doc. Organization:	Systems and Technology Group		Document Revised:	06/17/2011
Product(s) covered:	IBM System x

Abstract: Microsoft SQL Server Fast Track Data Warehouse 3.0 for IBM System x accelerates your data warehouse roadmap with new, scalable reference architectures for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition. Reduce costs, save time and reduce risk with reliable, pretested hardware and best practices for warehousing. The IBM reference configurations for SQL Server R2 Fast Track Data Warehouse 3.0 bring together the right mix of technology and software, integrating the powerful IBM System x servers, robust IBM System Storage, and the data warehouse capabilities of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition.

Classification:	Hardware	Category:	Performance
Solution(s):	Business Intelligence	ISV(s):	Microsoft
Platform(s):	IBM System x Family; IBM System Storage
O/S:	Windows Server 2008	Keywords:	IBM System x 3850 X5 IBM System Storage Microsoft SQL Server Fast Track Data Warehouse