Thanks a lot for the great overview !

One thing I would like to mention additionally: Look a the SQL Server version. In my experience many companies upgrade their SQL Server too rarely, and especially in the MS family of SQL Servers, great improvements in the product during the last 10 years can be an easy gain (like factor 10 improvements or even more in some scenarios). So get rid of that SQL Server 2000 bastard now! (Believe me: They are still out there).