PAL version 2.0 has officially been released on Codeplex by Clint Huffman. If you are not familiar with the project PAL is short for Performance Analysis Of Logs Tool. The tool reads performance monitor counter logs and analyzes them using known threshold limits. Some of the features of 2.0 are an easy GUI interface for creating threshold files, HTML basted reports, and performance analysis that changes based on the computers role.
The main change in PAL 2.0 is that it is based on Powershell. You can run it on any current Microsoft Operating System that has PowerShell v2.0, .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, and Microsoft chart controls for .NET Framework 3.5 installed.
If you are an IT PRO or just somebody interested in performance analysis please check out this latest release. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed. If you like the tool please drop the Codeplex site and let Clint know that you appreciate the tool.
PAL Codeplex Site
http://pal.codeplex.com/
Microsoft has been doing a great job at releasing new best practice analyzers. They have now released one for SQL Server 2008 R2. The analyzer will look at things like event logs, permissions, and SQL metadata. The BPA will provide recommendations for any warnings or problems. You can download the BPA by following the link below.
BPA For SQL 2008 R2
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=0fd439d7-4bff-4df7-a52f-9a1be8725591
Microsoft announced today that SQL Server 2008 R2 was released to manufacturing today. This release of SQL server concentrated on stability and performance along with some other key features. This version of SQL can now scale up to 256 logical processors and has shown impressive results on benchmark tests. The new version will also have self service Business Intelligence that will allow users to create their own queries using PowerPivot. Another great feature is the ability to centrally manage instances through PowerShell. I am excited to see what can be done with the integration of Windows 7, Server 2008 R2, Office 2010, and SharePoint 2010. There will be allot to learn but businesses should see productivity increase when you put all of these new products together.
Other SQL 2008 R2 Articles
http://www.newsfactor.com/story.xhtml?story_id=72914&page=1
http://www.winsupersite.com/server/sql2008r2.asp
http://thejournal.com/articles/2010/04/21/sql-server-2008-r2-hits-rtm-release-in-may.aspx
http://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/windows/article.php/3873446/Windows%20Server%202008%20R2s%20Improved%20Management%20Console.htm
