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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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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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Using the genetic programming approach to entity resolution
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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. null
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How decision support systems (DSS) can help business decision-making
Learn how decision support systems (DSS) can help the business decision-making process. Find out why decision support is needed and what IT skills business managers need for DSS. Book excerpt
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Using computerized decision support systems, and the history of DSS
Learn about the history of computerized decision support systems and DSS theory, and find out how modern decision support systems differ from their DSS predecessors. Book excerpt
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In-memory database caching helps AltEgo bring online avatars to life
In-memory database caching technology is helping gamers take charge of their online identities. News | 09 May 2012
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IBM aims new database squarely at Oracle users
The latest version of IBM's flagship DB2 database offers several features designed to coax Oracle customers out of their software comfort zones. News | 23 Apr 2012
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Michael Stonebraker predicts trouble for relational databases in 2012
In a Q&A, database pioneer and VoltDB CTO Michael Stonebraker says that one size no longer fits all when it comes to buying database software. News | 04 Jan 2012
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Tejon Ranch ropes together database, records management software
The sprawling Tejon Ranch in California worked with IBM, Oracle and Iron Mountain to rustle up a robust database and records management system. News | 22 Dec 2011
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LinkShare explains why it dumped DB2 for the Exadata database machine
LinkShare’s BI director says the need for scalability was a key factor in moving the affiliate marketing company’s data warehouse to Oracle Exadata. Q&A | 15 Dec 2011
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Creating an enterprise data strategy: Manage your data as an asset
In a BeyeNetwork.com research report, TechTarget’s Wayne Eckerson details the key elements of an enterprise data strategy, starting with executive buy-in to the idea that data is a corporate asset. Report | 29 Nov 2011
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From the Editors: Advice to help conquer your 'big data' challenges
"Big data" is creating new questions and challenges for IT and data management pros. We're here to help, with articles offering expert advice on big-data management best practices and pitfalls. From the Editor | 16 Nov 2011
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'Stubborn' data modelers need sympathetic, but firm, handling
Data modeling experts offer tips on building effective models and dealing with the tendency of data modelers to get overly attached to their work. News | 21 Sep 2011
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Forrester's Kobielus: It's time for a Hadoop standards body
Storage costs and a lack of standards are the biggest impediments to Hadoop adoption for "big data" analytics applications, according to Forrester Research analyst James Kobielus. Q&A | 02 Sep 2011
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IT industry veteran demystifies the scale up vs. scale out debate
Analyst Tony Iams explains the choice of scaling up or scaling out systems and offers tips on matching database workloads with the right architecture. Q&A | 25 Aug 2011
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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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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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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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In-memory database caching helps AltEgo bring online avatars to life
In-memory database caching technology is helping gamers take charge of their online identities. News
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IBM aims new database squarely at Oracle users
The latest version of IBM's flagship DB2 database offers several features designed to coax Oracle customers out of their software comfort zones. News
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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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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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Entity resolution trends: Identity resolution in information hubs
guide
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Dealing with association analysis, unstructured data in ER processes
guide
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Using the genetic programming approach to entity resolution
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Michael Stonebraker predicts trouble for relational databases in 2012
In a Q&A, database pioneer and VoltDB CTO Michael Stonebraker says that one size no longer fits all when it comes to buying database software. News
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Tejon Ranch ropes together database, records management software
The sprawling Tejon Ranch in California worked with IBM, Oracle and Iron Mountain to rustle up a robust database and records management system. News
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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.
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