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Dell SMB Reference Configuration for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Fast Track Data Warehouse on PowerEdge R720xd Conclusion The Dell Microsoft Fast Track Data Warehouse architecture provides a uniquely well-balanced data warehouse implementation solution. By following the best practices at all the layers of the stack, a balanced data warehouse environment can be achieved with a greater performance benefit than the traditional data warehouse systems. The Dell Microsoft Fast Track Architecture provides the following benefits to customers:  Tested and validated configuration with proven methodology and performance behavior.  A balanced and optimized system at all levels of the stack by following the best practices of hardware and software components.  Avoidance of over-provisioning of hardware resources.  High-availability at all the levels of setup (host, switches, and storage).  Help to avoid the pitfalls of improperly-designed and configured systems.  Reduced future support costs by limiting solution re-architect efforts because of scalability challenges. 15