We've been discussing this for so long and warning Sys Admins about making sure our servers are in proper good nic before handing over to us for the SQL install and config.
So rather than just talking about it, we can point them to a whitepaper on it... simplifies the list of blog entry links that we generally have to search for and email them ;o)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd758814.aspx
all good :)
About Charley Hanania
Based in Zurich, Charley Hanania is Principle Consultant at QS2 – Quality Software Solutions. Prior to this worked for UBS as the Production Product Owner, responsible for SQL Server Production Operations within the Investment Bank. He has been focussed on SQL Server since version 4.2 on OS/2 and with over 15 years of experience in IT he has supported and consulted to numerous organisations in database training, development, architecture and administration related areas throughout Europe and Australasia.
Communities are Charley's passion, and he became active in database communities in the mid 90's, participating in SQL Server and heterogeneous database user groups in Australia. He continues to lead an active role through various community events, the SwissITPro User Group and the Swiss PASS Chapter. www.sqlpass.ch/
