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SAM for SQL WorkloadsPresenter Name
SAM supports your datacenter strategy
The datacenter is the hub of everything you offer your business. You need to be able to take everything you know and own today and transform those resources into a datacenter that is capable of handling changing needs and unexpected opportunities. With software asset management, or SAM, you can gain the insights into your SQL environment you need to help you transform your datacenter while reducing cost, complexity, and non-compliance risks.
SQL Server evolution
Comprehensive data platform solution with massive strides in mission critical and business intelligence capabilities
Comprehensive, integrated data management and business intelligence with award-winning analytics.
A new standard for missions critical databases and end-to-end business intelligence with cloud-ready technologies and solutions.
Delivering mission-critical performance across all workloads with faster insights from any data and a platform for hybrid cloud.• In-memory across
workloads• Performance & scale • Hybrid cloud • Optimized• HDinsight • Cloud BI
2014
SQL Server continues to evolve, with increasingly more powerful, enterprise-level performance and capabilities.
The evolution of the Microsoft data platform
SQL Server 2000
SQL Server 2005
SQL Server 2008
SQL Server 2008 R2
SQL Server 2012
XML ● KPIs
Management studio ● Mirroring
Compression ● Policy-based mgmt. ● Programmability
PowerPivot (In-Memory) ● SharePoint integration ● Master data services
AlwaysOn ● In-Memory ColumnStore ● Data quality services ● Power View ● Cloud
SQL Server 2014In-memory across all workloads ● Performance and scale ● Hybrid cloud optimized ● HDInsight service ● Cloud BI
Mission critical and cloud performanceCloud-
ready Self-service BIPerformance
and productivityMission critical
Modern DB platform
SQL Server licensing evolution
Beginning with SQL Server 2012, release options were simplified with three main editions. With the release of SQL Server 2012, the Per Processor licensing model was phased out, and a Per Core licensing model introduced. Both SQL Server 2012 Enterprise Edition and Standard Edition can be licensed using the Per Core model. SQL Server 2014 follows the same model.
SQL Server 2012 Licensing OptionsSQL Server 2012 offers two licensing options–one based on computing power, and one based on users or devices.
Enterprise Edition Core-Based License
SQL Workload Challenges
Modern SQL environments can be very complex:• It can be difficult to have a clear picture of what’s being used and
what is licensed.
• Unplanned instances can easily arise because of the ease with which new instances can be added.
• Licensing implications are often not considered when adding SQL – internal pressure to add power or resolve issues quickly may motivate IT to add SQL without regard for the licensing impact.
• The licensing model for SQL Server changed with SQL Server 2012, which can impact customers on older versions.
• Governance issues at customers often exists, with management not always aware of or in synch with what IT is doing.
Align SQL Workloads to best meet future needs
To manage for the future, it’s important to first know where you are. Use SAM to help identify SQL workloads, based on footprint data. Sample workloads include:
OLTP – Transactional
workloads• Packaged business applications
• Custom application development
• Deploying external Web sites
• Deploying internal Web sites / Intranets / Content management
Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Warehousing
• Corporate business intelligence
• Self-service BI• Advanced
Analytics, Data Mining, OLAP cubes
• Enterprise data warehouse and Data Marts
IT• Development or
test • Internal IT
productivity tools • Connecting
applications
SQL Workload Opportunities
Implementing Software Asset Management (SAM) best practices for SQL Workloads can help an organization:• Identify underutilized SQL Servers.• Optimize workloads to avoid unnecessary costs.• Gain clarity about their IT environment.• Align IT, procurement, management, and other activities around
organizational goals.• Create the necessary processes for improved governance.• Reduce risks associated with non-compliance.• Develop a solid foundation for future evolution of the IT environment,
based upon a clear understanding of the existing infrastructure.
What is Software Asset Management (SAM)?
SAM is a global industry standard• ISO/IEC 19770-1• Endorsed by Microsoft and many others
ITIL best practice guide on SAM“All of the infrastructure and processes necessary for the effective management, control and protection of the software assets within an organization, throughout all stages of their lifecycle.”
SAM is an integral part of the control framework of any well-run organizationFollowing SAM best practices results in better information for decision making and a higher degree of operational excellence; ultimately driving long-term business value.
SQL Workloads SAM Engagement
Get the most from your
investment in SQL
Save money and gain
efficienciesOptimize licensing
Manage risk
A customer focused SAM engagement will help you:
SQL Workloads Engagement: Step 1After establishing an organization’s goals and objectives, the first step is to complete a software review…
Inventory deployed software Match installations with licenses
...build a detailed report on your current state
MicrosoftSQL Server
SQL Workloads Engagement: Step 2Compare your current environment with your
organization’s future goals and objectives
Use the new insight to help decide right path for the future
Review deployment considerations Consider licensing implications
How does Virtualization
impact licensing?
What is the best model: via computing power or user/devices?
Where are there consolidation opportunities?
Is it time to move to Azure?
Are development and production environments isolated?
What are relevant Software Assurance benefits?
Use SAM to help optimize SQL Workloads
Adopt best practices to optimize SQL workloads:Limit the number of CPUs and cores for
increased cost savings.
Consolidate workload instances and databases
onto fewer servers to reduce licensing costs.
Isolate production vs. development environments.
Consider moving to dedicated Host Clusters
licensed via Enterprise for unlimited virtualization.
Strengthen policies, increase standardization and gain
insight into company assets while improving internal
licensing communication.
Establish a solid foundation for achieving future organizational objectives based upon a clear
understanding of your SQL environment.
The Path ForwardNow Assess
How well are SQL workloads managed today?
Future goals
Current state
Deployment
Licensing
Policies
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Organizational ObjectivesUnderstand the organization’s culture, and business goals and objectives they hope to achieve
InventoryCollect data on software deployments and gather additional information on the IT environment
Review & ValidateCompare reports with current license entitlements and make final adjustments
DiscoverPlan
Proj
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Where do improvement opportunities
exist?
Review
Are there any licensing issues
to discuss?
Next Steps and Q&A
Questions & AnswersWhat’s on your mind?
Next Steps1. Select project scoping
meeting date2. Review and approve project
plan3. Get started