SQLIOSim

 

SQLIOSim replaces is the replacement for SQLIOStress. You should use it to test the I/O subsystem of your hardware before you install SQL Server.

The download links:
X64, IA64, X86.

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Cristian Andrei Lefter, SQL Server MVP
MCT, MCSA, MCDBA, MCAD, MCSD .NET,
MCTS, MCITP - Database Administrator SQL Server 2005
http://sqlserver.ro

And here's how to use it: http://blogs.msdn.com/sqlserverstorageengine/archive/2006/10/06/SQLIOSim-available-for-download.aspx

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Cristian Andrei Lefter, SQL Server MVP
MCT, MCSA, MCDBA, MCAD, MCSD .NET,
MCTS, MCITP - Database Administrator SQL Server 2005
http://sqlserver.ro