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Effective 'big data' strategy helps advertising firm attract clients
Online advertising company adMarketplace uses a mix of NoSQL and SQL databases in a "big data" environment that feeds its search syndication system. Case study
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Pella opens window of opportunity with database virtualization software
Window maker Pella uses virtual databases for testing and development. Its advice: IT pros eyeing the technology should get elevator pitches ready. Case Study
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'Big data' applications bring new database choices, challenges
The dormitory world of databases has been roused from slumber by “big data” and associated technologies: MapReduce, Hadoop, MPP, NoSQL. Andy Hayler details big data’s impact and the issues it raises. Column
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Standardizing transactional database systems boosts BI, lowers costs
Consultant and professor Mark Whitehorn argues the case for database standardization, saying it can aid business intelligence efforts and reduce database maintenance and licensing expenses. Opinion
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Using the genetic programming approach to entity resolution
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Entity resolution trends: Identity resolution in information hubs
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Dealing with association analysis, unstructured data in ER processes
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Developing high-quality data models
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Test time: What do you know about 'big data' technologies?
Take this short quiz to test your understanding of ‘big data’ technologies, use cases and management issues – plus get recommendations for additional reading on big-data topics. Quiz
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A guide to cloud data management technology and trends
This guide is designed to provide readers with practical information and advice on trends, issues and developments involving cloud database, data warehousing and data integration technology.
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SQL Server 2014 due out in late 2013, in-memory OLTP a big feature
Microsoft announced that the next version of its database, SQL Server 2014, will have in-memory features and be generally available in late 2013. News | 03 Jun 2013
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Analytical database tech at core of Actian-ParAccel deal, Pivotal plan
The EMC-VMware launch of Pivotal and Actian's ParAccel buy share a theme: Both feature analytical databases and play to the big data trend. Talking Data | 02 May 2013
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The buzz: What are NoSQL databases?
Much fuss is made about these newcomers, but questions still arise. Mainly, they don't run on SQL, but that's not the full story. News | 22 Apr 2013
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Richer data management technology palette adds more color to IT mix
All the big data buzz belies a potent trend that sees lower-cost hardware and massive Web applications driving more diversity in database engines. Talking Data | 04 Apr 2013
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Wikibon analyst scopes big data market, predicts explosive growth
Big data technologies challenge the status quo. In this Q&A, analyst Jeff Kelly sorts through the issues and sees big-time growth in new methods. Q&A | 28 Mar 2013
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Motorcycle icon Yamaha updates dealer site with fast database drivers
Database drivers are sometimes an afterthought. But JDBC drivers came to the fore when Yamaha Motor Europe rebuilt its e-commerce website for dealers. User story | 07 Mar 2013
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Confronting MapReduce, Hadoop problems and complexities
The challenges of using Hadoop and its MapReduce programming model confront big data users. But taking some good first steps can help avoid problems. Problem Solving | 01 Mar 2013
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VoltDB's 'new SQL' database ups velocity for big data apps
Data pioneer Mike Stonebraker's latest take on transactional processing is a "new SQL" database. This week it adds hooks for fast data ingestion. News | 25 Jan 2013
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NuoDB cloud data management set to make SQL 'of the cloud'
NuoDB's software said to bring elastic scaling of cloud computing to the SQL database. The goal is to add servers for transactional jobs as needed. New SQL news | 17 Jan 2013
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Cornell Cern project plumps for NoSQL DBMS
Physicists in the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) detector at the Large Hadron Collider at Cern are benefitting from a MongoDB NoSQL database management system that gives them unified access to data from a range of databases. Case study | 16 Oct 2012
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The state of enterprise information management technology use in 2011
Get expert insight on whether there likely will be any strategic shifts during 2011 in how companies use enterprise information management technology. Answer
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Emerging database technologies: How Hadoop and MapReduce compare
Hadoop and MapReduce are two emerging database technologies. Find out how Hadoop and MapReduce compare and relate to each other. Answer
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Six tips for improving data warehouse performance
Get six expert tips for improving data warehouse performance. Learn how database engines, SSDs and MOLAP cubes can affect your data warehouse performance. Answer
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The benefits and drawbacks of analytical databases
Find out what the benefits and drawbacks of analytical databases are. See how an analytic database compares to an OLTP database and what each is best suited for. Answer
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Overview of RDBMS security concepts in client/server architectures
Find an overview of RDBMS security concepts in client/server architectures. Learn about the security role of a database engine and why a relational DBMS should control data access. Answer
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How database performance tuning and data migration affect databases
Find out how database performance tuning and data migration to a new database engine affect database performance. Learn about indexing columns and partitioning tables. Answer
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When to use a DBMS and the future of data warehousing data management
Find out when you should use a DBMS with your data warehouse, and learn about the future of data warehousing data management and current state of data warehouse architecture. Answer
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engine-level encryption
Engine-level encryption is cryptographic encoding and decoding of data that is executed within a database engine. Definition
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MyDiamo
MyDiamo is database encryption software for MySQL that runs on virtually all platforms that MySQL supports, including Linux, UNIX and Windows. Definition
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Amazon Dynamo Database (DDB)
Amazon Dynamo Database (DDB) is a fully-managed NoSQL database service. Dynamo Database is known for extremely low latencies and scalability. Definition
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Apache Hive
Apache Hive is an open-source data warehouse system for querying and analyzing large datasets stored in Hadoop files. Hadoop is a framework for handling large datasets in a distributed computing environment. Definition
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database activity monitoring (DAM)
Database activity monitoring (DAM) systems monitor and record activity in a database and then generate alerts for anything unusual. Definition
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database-agnostic
Database-agnostic is a term describing the capacity of software to function with any vendor’s database management system (DBMS). In information technology (IT), agnostic refers to the ability of something – such as software or hardware – to work with... Definition
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Events report: Information Builders Summit 2013, graph databases and more
SearchDataManagement editors discuss the Information Builders user conference and two other events; topics include graph databases and 'data artists.' Conference Coverage
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Top six data management software stories of 2011
From the rise of "big data" to office politics hampering MDM projects to Hewlett-Packard giving Neoview the ax, and more, there were plenty of notable data management stories in 2011. Photo Story
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Why you should keep your 'big data' technology small -- for now
In a video interview at the Strata Conference 2011, Forrester Research analyst James Kobielus explains why it’s important for companies with big-data installations to optimize their storage systems. Video
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Events report: Information Builders Summit 2013, graph databases and more
SearchDataManagement editors discuss the Information Builders user conference and two other events; topics include graph databases and 'data artists.' Conference Coverage
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SQL Server 2014 due out in late 2013, in-memory OLTP a big feature
Microsoft announced that the next version of its database, SQL Server 2014, will have in-memory features and be generally available in late 2013. News
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engine-level encryption
Engine-level encryption is cryptographic encoding and decoding of data that is executed within a database engine. Definition
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MyDiamo
MyDiamo is database encryption software for MySQL that runs on virtually all platforms that MySQL supports, including Linux, UNIX and Windows. Definition
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Analytical database tech at core of Actian-ParAccel deal, Pivotal plan
The EMC-VMware launch of Pivotal and Actian's ParAccel buy share a theme: Both feature analytical databases and play to the big data trend. Talking Data
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Amazon Dynamo Database (DDB)
Amazon Dynamo Database (DDB) is a fully-managed NoSQL database service. Dynamo Database is known for extremely low latencies and scalability. Definition
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The buzz: What are NoSQL databases?
Much fuss is made about these newcomers, but questions still arise. Mainly, they don't run on SQL, but that's not the full story. News
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Richer data management technology palette adds more color to IT mix
All the big data buzz belies a potent trend that sees lower-cost hardware and massive Web applications driving more diversity in database engines. Talking Data
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Wikibon analyst scopes big data market, predicts explosive growth
Big data technologies challenge the status quo. In this Q&A, analyst Jeff Kelly sorts through the issues and sees big-time growth in new methods. Q&A
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Motorcycle icon Yamaha updates dealer site with fast database drivers
Database drivers are sometimes an afterthought. But JDBC drivers came to the fore when Yamaha Motor Europe rebuilt its e-commerce website for dealers. User story
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Get up to speed here on the latest trends, developments and issues with database management system (DBMS) technology, including relational DBMS software. You’ll find news stories, in-depth feature articles, columns and expert advice on database technology and the database market. Learn about relational database software and emerging database technologies such as open source databases and cloud databases. Educate yourself on the advantages of DBMS technologies as well as potential DBMS disadvantages, and get tips on evaluating database vendors and choosing the right database management systems, RDBMS software and database management tools for your organization.