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Executive summary
This paper provides guidance for using Dell EMC™ PowerVault™ ME4 Series storage systems in a
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SQL Server
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environment. SQL Server is a robust product that can be used in a variety of
solutions, allowing you to prioritize performance, manageability, and flexibility depending on your
environment. This paper provides important considerations and recommendations to help meet your design
goals, and builds upon the best practices in the ME4 Series Administrator’s Guide on Dell.com/support.
This document was developed using the PowerVault ME4024 array, but is also applicable to ME4012 and
ME4084 arrays.
Note: While following the best practices in this document is strongly recommended by Dell EMC, some
recommendations may not apply to all environments. For questions about the applicability of these guidelines
in your environment, contact your Dell EMC representative.
Audience
This document is intended for ME4 Series administrators, database administrators, architects, partners, and
anyone responsible for configuring ME4 Series storage systems. Some familiarity with Dell EMC storage
systems is assumed.
We welcome your feedback along with any recommendations for improving this document. Send comments
to [e-mail].