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29Mar2009

Why Benchmark SQL Server Hardware

DateSunday, March 29, 2009 at 11:33PM
  • Stress test hardware
  • Understand the achievable maximum throughput
  • Reduce the impact on end users and prevent unnecessary downtime byreplaying productionworkload or simulating development environments
  • Validate the performance of database applications by testing different user scenarios prior to deployment
  • Meet SLAs by testing database applications for scalability
  • Minimize the risk of database upgrades, migration and platform changes by simulating production workload in test environments and identifying database breaking points
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