Dell POWEREDGE R720XD - Manual (Page 15)

Dell SMB Reference Configuration for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Fast Track Data Warehouse on
PowerEdge R720xd
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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:
 Tested and validated configuration with proven methodology and performance behavior.
 A balanced and optimized system at all levels of the stack by following the best practices of
hardware and software components.
 Avoidance of over-provisioning of hardware resources.
 High-availability at all the levels of setup (host, switches, and storage).
 Help to avoid the pitfalls of improperly-designed and configured systems.
 Reduced future support costs by limiting solution re-architect efforts because of scalability
challenges.