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MariaDB
MariaDB is an open source relational database management system (DBMS) that is a compatible drop-in replacement for the widely used MySQL database technology. Continue Reading
Microsoft SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)
Microsoft SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) is an enterprise data integration, data transformation and data migration tool built into Microsoft's SQL Server database. Continue Reading
Microsoft Visual FoxPro (Microsoft VFP)
Microsoft Visual FoxPro (VFP) is an object-oriented programming environment with a built-in relational database engine. Continue Reading
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Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is an integrated environment to manage a SQL Server infrastructure. Continue Reading
How to select the best DBMS software: A buyer's guide
Learn how to evaluate and buy the best DBMS software for your organization. Continue Reading
What are key features for choosing the best ETL tools for your needs?
Choosing the right ETL tool for your data integration requirements can be a challenge. Here's a rundown on what to look for in ETL software and potential vendors to consider.Continue Reading
A buyer's guide to selecting the best data warehouse product
With several deployment options and product choices, it's difficult to know where to start. This buyer's guide helps you choose the right data warehouse product for your company.Continue Reading
Three ways to build a big data system
In a book excerpt, author Dale Neef outlines and compares different approaches organizations can take when trying to bring a big data system into their IT environments.Continue Reading
Apache Spark architecture quiz: Do you know Spark?
Apache Spark is an open source processing engine designed for use in big data applications. Take this quiz to see if you're up to speed on Spark's history and features.Continue Reading
Five steps to implementing an MDM program
Instituting a master data management program involves discovery, analysis, construction, implementation and sustainment processes, according to MDM expert Anne Marie Smith.Continue Reading
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Supermarket co-op stocks up on big data platform to help spur sales
Co-operative Allegiance Retail Services is deploying a cloud-based big data stack to replace a homegrown system that fell short on analytics power.Continue Reading
Identifying data quality issues via data profiling, reasonability
In a book excerpt, author Laura Sebastian-Coleman explores data profiling, data issue management and using reasonability checks in assessing quality.Continue Reading
Dissecting data measurement: Key metrics for assessing data quality
In a book excerpt, data quality architect Laura Sebastian-Coleman explains data assessment terminology and details a framework for measuring quality.Continue Reading
Quiz: Improving your data governance and data stewardship program
Do you know what it takes for an effective data governance structure to take root in an organization? Take this quiz and find out.Continue Reading
master data
Master data is the core data that is essential to operations in a specific business or business unit.Continue Reading
Structuring data integration models and data integration architecture
Get tips on structuring data integration models and data integration architecture. Learn how to build a business case for data integration modeling and leverage process modeling.Continue Reading
Using logical data models for data integration modeling
Learn about using logical data models for data integration modeling. Get an overview of using a target-based data integration design technique.Continue Reading
The evolution of MDM architecture
Find out how MDM architecture has changed over the years and gain insight on architectural considerations to take into account when planning an MDM program and system.Continue Reading
MDM and SOA: An introduction to SOA and the benefits of SOA
Learn about MDM and SOA and how they relate. Read an introduction to SOA and learn about the benefits of SOA in this master data management and data governance book excerpt.Continue Reading
An introduction to enterprise architecture framework and MDM patterns
Get an introduction to enterprise architecture framework and MDM enterprise architecture patterns. Learn about MDM framework concepts and a definition of SOA.Continue Reading
Data integration maturity levels and the future of data integration
Read about current data integration maturity levels, data integration trends, how data integration technologies have evolved and the future of the data integration market.Continue Reading
CRUD cycle (Create, Read, Update and Delete Cycle)
The CRUD cycle describes the elemental functions of a persistent database in a computer.Continue Reading
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance quiz: Are you SOX savvy?
Test your knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance concepts and software by taking a SOX quiz.Continue Reading
Enterprise data integration quiz
Take this enterprise data integration quiz to test your knowledge of data integration terms, trends and technologies.Continue Reading
Data quality and governance management quiz
Test your knowledge of data quality and data governance management concepts, trends and vendor news in this short quiz. When you are done, check your answers and read detailed explanations for each response.Continue Reading