Conclusion - Dell PowerEdge External Media System 1434 Configuration

Dell SMB Reference Configuration for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Fast Track Data Warehouse on
PowerEdge R720xd

Conclusion

The Dell Microsoft Fast Track Data Warehouse architecture provides a uniquely well-balanced data
warehouse implementation solution. By following the best practices at all the layers of the stack, a
balanced data warehouse environment can be achieved with a greater performance benefit than the
traditional data warehouse systems.
The Dell Microsoft Fast Track Architecture provides the following benefits to customers:
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Tested and validated configuration with proven methodology and performance behavior.
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A balanced and optimized system at all levels of the stack by following the best practices of
hardware and software components.
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Avoidance of over-provisioning of hardware resources.
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High-availability at all the levels of setup (host, switches, and storage).
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Help to avoid the pitfalls of improperly-designed and configured systems.
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Reduced future support costs by limiting solution re-architect efforts because of scalability
challenges.
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