Availability and Infrastructure for SQL Server Deployments

Explore the evolution of SQL Server availability and infrastructure over the past 20 years in this informative conference talk. Delve into the changes and constants in SQL Server deployments, from base server configurations in 1999 to modern virtualization and HCI physical architectures. Examine the progression of Windows Server, drive technology, and physical SQL Server storage trends. Trace the development of clustering in Windows Server and SQL Server availability features for the database engine. Gain insights into future directions and access selected resources for further learning. Whether you're a seasoned database professional or new to SQL Server, discover how far the technology has come and where it's headed in this comprehensive overview.

Intro
Technical Assistance
Taking the Wayback Machine to 1999
What Did Base Servers Look Like in 1999?
Datacenter/Deployment Trends Since 1999
Virtualization
Windows Server - A 20+ Year Look
Notable Improvements in Windows Server
Drive Evolution
Physical SQL Server Storage Trends Since 1999
HCI Physical Architectures
Clustering Evolution in Windows Server 1
SQL Server - A 20+ Year Look
SQL Server Availability History (Database Engine)
SQL Server Availability Trends
Looking Into the Future
Miscellaneous Odds and Ends
Selected Links