Report Uncovers Top Five Perceived Risks and Benefits of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Migration

Small and large companies planning to upgrade or migrate to Microsoft’s just-released SQL Server 2005 face a number of challenges  both in security and data integrity – but a new report from SQL Server experts Edgewood Solutions, “SQL Server 2005 Adoption Issues: Evaluating Risks and Readiness,” helps companies of all sizes identify the key risks and benefits that may affect their upgrade process.

Wilton, NH, (PRWEB) November 10, 2005 -- Small and large companies planning to upgrade or migrate to Microsoft’s just-released SQL Server 2005 face a number of challenges both in security and data integrity – but a new report from SQL Server experts Edgewood Solutions, “SQL Server 2005 Adoption Issues: Evaluating Risks and Readiness,” helps companies of all sizes identify the key risks and benefits that may affect their upgrade process.

The biggest perceived risk for upgrading is the possibility of bugs in SQL Server 2005. “The second biggest perceived risk for many companies–of all sizes–is insufficient knowledge about either the upgrade process or the new SQL Server platform,” said Greg Robidoux, founding partner of Edgewood Solutions. “We’ve seen similar issues with past upgrades, so we can help companies plan a successful upgrade path and accurate budgeting.”

The report compiles opinions and analysis from a random survey of 462 U.S. database administrators, developers, business intelligence managers, IT managers, and knowledge workers conducted from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15, 2005. The remaining top five risks sited are the cost/time to upgrade, fear of migrating from a stable platform, and immature security. The top five perceived benefits sited in the report are: improved performance, .NET integration, T-SQL enhancements, SQL Server Integration Services and BI/reporting services.

“According to our study, only 13 percent of companies indicate they are free of any roadblocks and could upgrade immediately,” said Jeremy Kadlec of Edgewood Solutions, report contributing author. What does that mean for industry-wide adoption of SQL Server 2005? “Overall, between 40 and 55 percent of companies of all sizes indicate they will upgrade to SQL Server 2005 within a one-year plus timeframe,” Kadlec added.

The report, which sells for $49 at www.edgewoodsolutions.com, also offers a primer on top new SQL Server functionality, lessons learned from past SQL Server upgrades, technical data, recommended upgrade path and budget planning advice from Edgewood Solutions. Edgewood’s database development experts are regular contributors on websites such as SearchSQLServer, SSWUG.org, SQLServerCentral and SQL-Server-Performance, and have delivered technical presentations at SQL PASS, CFUnited, and other industry conferences.

About Edgewood Solutions
Edgewood Solutions is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner providing comprehensive database administration consulting and development solutions for SQL Server. Edgewood’s offerings optimize and protect an organization’s data through planning, integration, auditing, product selection and training. For more information about Edgewood Solutions, call 1-888-788-2444, or visit www.edgewoodsolutions.com.

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