The "Windows Server 2012 RTM + SQL Server 2014 Enterprise - Enterprise Ready" offering combines Microsoft's robust Windows Server 2012 operating system with the powerful SQL Server 2014 Enterprise edition. This integrated solution is designed to provide enterprises with a reliable and scalable platform for managing complex databases and applications. By leveraging the strengths of both Windows Server 2012 and SQL Server 2014 Enterprise, organizations can ensure high availability, enhanced performance, and comprehensive data management capabilities.
Key Features and Functionality:
- High Availability: SQL Server 2014 Enterprise enhances the Always On solution by increasing the readable secondaries count and sustaining read operations upon secondary-primary disconnections.
- Hybrid Disaster Recovery and Backup: The solution provides new hybrid disaster recovery and backup solutions with Microsoft Azure, enabling customers to use existing skills with the on-premises version of SQL Server to take advantage of Microsoft's global datacenters.
- Scalability: Windows Server 2012 offers enhanced scalability for database applications in both physical and virtual environments, supporting the growing needs of enterprises.
- Comprehensive Data Management: SQL Server 2014 Enterprise provides advanced data management capabilities, including support for XML and improved in-memory functionality, facilitating efficient handling of complex data structures.
Primary Value and Problem Solved:
This combined offering addresses the critical need for a stable, scalable, and high-performing platform to manage enterprise-level databases and applications. By integrating Windows Server 2012 with SQL Server 2014 Enterprise, organizations can achieve:
- Enhanced Performance: The in-memory capabilities and optimized query processing in SQL Server 2014 Enterprise lead to faster data retrieval and processing times.
- Improved Reliability: The Always On feature ensures continuous availability of databases, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity.
- Simplified Management: The integration of these technologies provides a cohesive environment that simplifies the deployment, management, and maintenance of enterprise applications and databases.
By adopting this solution, enterprises can effectively manage their data infrastructure, support mission-critical applications, and drive business growth through reliable and efficient data operations.