In Short: Microsoft Software Helps With SQL Server

Microsoft has developed analytical software to help database administrators configure SQL Server databases, build better database applications, and enforce data-management policies. A beta release of the software, called Best Practices Analyzer software, is available on Microsoft's Web site.

The software includes best practices and recommendations from both Microsoft developers and SQL Server users about database usage and administration. Gordon Mangione, SQL Server VP, says it's the result of a tighter working relationship between Microsoft's SQL Server support and development teams.