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SYBASE INC.'S SQL Server 11 for Windows NT, a part of the Sybase System 11 family, provides administrators graphical administration tools and the flexibility to customize the server for specific applications and workloads. The major improvement in this version is the addition of logical memory management, a set of tools that help administrators improve performance by tuning server memory resources.
Mix-n-match SQL Server
Unlike its competitors, Sybase divides SQL Server features among separate products instead of combining them into a single product. For example, for replicating data between servers, the Replication Server is needed. For optimizing query speed on decision support applications, Sybase suggests integrating Sybase IQ with the server.
The benefit of this piecemeal strategy is the flexibility it gives customers. You can purchase functionality based on your needs, rather than buying a monolithic product with more than you need. However, it's also a confusing strategy, and more effort is needed to integrate the...