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Database management system (DBMS) software and technology

• Rules of thumb on handling DBA tasks, from author Craig Mullins

  Consultant and author Craig Mullins discusses some of his rules of thumb for helping database administrators contend with an increasingly complex set of responsibilities and duties.  Continue Reading

• Mullins: Changing DBA responsibilities highlight profession in flux

  Author Craig Mullins discusses the evolving responsibilities of database administrators due to NoSQL systems and a growing need for mixed database management system environments.  Continue Reading

• Couchbase Server 3.0 targets enterprise needs with tunable memory

  Version 3.0 of the Couchbase NoSQL database adds tunable memory capabilities, a streaming replication protocol, and other features designed to ease enterprise development and boost performance.  Continue Reading

• NoSQL DB vendors gain recognition -- more adoption next hurdle

  Despite finding their way into Gartner Magic Quadrant reports, vendors of NoSQL databases are still in the early-adopter stage with users. Is there a need for NoSQL software in your organization?  Continue Reading

• Varied NoSQL technologies need careful weighing and sorting

  The number of NoSQL database options is vast, and distinct product categories occupy separate niches. That makes it imperative to understand what works best for specific applications when evaluating NoSQL software.  Continue Reading

• MongoDB founder on dynamic schemas and caching as a crutch

  The train to NoSQL rode the rails of agility and scalability, according to Dwight Merriman, MongoDB co-founder.  Continue Reading

• Look at workloads when doing data planning, says expert

  Analyst Curt Monash discusses how close data planning of workloads can clear the way in the data architecture field.  Continue Reading

• Conversation with Monash: On horses for courses and parallelism

  Data industry viewer Curt Monash discusses parallelism and more as new databases gain attention. Part 1 in a series.  Continue Reading

• VoltDB 4.0 boosts query speeds, enables on-the-fly cluster scaling

  The latest version of VoltDB's NewSQL database expands on its initial operational processing focus, enhancing query capabilities for analytics jobs.  Continue Reading

• In-memory database technology's moment -- or more -- in the DBMS sun

  In-memory databases aren't the niche tools they used to be, thanks to recent product rollouts. But there are issues to keep in mind before buying.  Continue Reading

• In-memory processing helps databases meet need for IT speed

  Consultant David Loshin details how in-memory databases can boost transaction processing and analytics performance, and how to justify an investment.  Continue Reading

• NewSQL database sends NoSQL technology packing at logistics exchange

  DropShip Commerce went from SQL to NoSQL to NewSQL software to run its B2B platform, settling on a NuoDB database to help support its business growth.  Continue Reading

• NoSQL database software enjoys rarefied cloud air

  The sweet spot for NoSQL databases is running Web applications, especially in cloud computing environments that support easy upward scalability.  Continue Reading

• NoSQL databases dent relational software's data processing dominance

  NoSQL software has broken the IT monopoly of relational databases, but it isn't likely to completely break the bonds between users and SQL technology.  Continue Reading

• McKnight: In-memory technology finds lane in database mainstream

  In a Q&A, consultant William McKnight discusses the potential benefits of in-memory processing and its recent inroads with top relational databases.  Continue Reading