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Download: Why RDBMS Still Rules Database Roost
This exclusive 60-page guide explores why you shouldn’t get distracted by new DB technology, how Facebook is using a RDBMS to do the data slicing and dicing they can’t in Hadoop, and much more.
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November 16, 2017
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Nov'17
Druva Cloud Platform expands with Apollo
Endpoint backup specialist Druva's Apollo service for its cloud platform provides a management plane for IaaS and PaaS workloads. Features include snapshot management.
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December 02, 2015
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Dec'15
Analysts and Data Scientists Need SQL-on-Everything
Business analysts and data scientists no longer restrict themselves to internally produced data that comes from IT-managed production systems. For their analysis they use all the data they can lay ...
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October 12, 2015
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Oct'15
Big Data Myth 4: Big Data is Unstructured Data
Not so long ago I attended a session in which the speaker was very clear on what big data is and what it is not. In his opinion, big data is unstructured data and unstructured data is big data. ...
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October 05, 2015
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Oct'15
Big Data Myth 3: Big Data is Too Big for SQL
The third big data myth in this series deals with how big data is defined by some. Some state that big data is data that is too big for a relational database, and with that, they undoubtedly mean a ...
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data janitor (data wrangler)
A data janitor is an IT employee that cleans up big data sources to prepare them for data analysts and data scientists. Continue Reading
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data management
Data management is the practice of organizing and maintaining data processes to meet ongoing information lifecycle needs. Continue Reading
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data scientist
A data scientist is a professional responsible for collecting, analyzing and interpreting large amounts of data to identify ways to help a business improve operations and gain a competitive edge over rivals. Continue Reading
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Data backup systems supplement wares with management features
With data so important to companies, backup vendors are seeking to provide a better window into its overall lifecycle, including such elements as compliance and analytics. Continue Reading
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Data scientist vs. business analyst: What's the difference?
Data science and business analyst roles differ in that data scientists must deep dive into data and come up with unique business solutions -- but the distinctions don't end there. Continue Reading
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Four data management conferences on big data, governance and more
It's not too late to consider signing up for data management conferences in June. Here's a quick rundown of four events focused on Hadoop, Spark, data governance and other topics. Continue Reading
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CDO jobs on the rise to help wring more business value out of data
Chief data officers are becoming more prevalent in companies, and more necessary, consultant John Ladley said in a webinar -- so much so that he thinks 2015 could be 'the year of the CDO.' Continue Reading
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Data management training helps, but hands-on experience is better
IT recruiting expert Matt Mueller explains why obtaining a specific degree or certification in data management shouldn't be a job seeker's top priority. Continue Reading
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Don't fear big data complexity
Most IT departments run away from complexity, but when it comes to big data, there's a good reason for all those systems. Continue Reading
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Adding a DevOps DBA saves business-critical apps
A DevOps approach could warrant a front-end and a back-end database administrator. Continue Reading
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Big data careers: Taking the initiative to improve your skill set
Expert Matt Mueller offers advice to data management pros who are interested in developing their big data skill set. Continue Reading
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Bank of America IT exec: EIM drivers key to shaping project plans
Enterprise information management programs should be molded around clear business objectives, says a senior information architect at Bank of America. Continue Reading