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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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May 11, 2012
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May'12
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.
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March 01, 2012
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Mar'12
Strata Conference speaker reveals three traits of a data-driven CEO
To succeed in the big-data era, CEOs need to get involved in managing data in order to help their companies take full advantage of that critical "raw material," says consultant Diego Saenz.
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January 13, 2012
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Jan'12
The top five data management mishaps of 2011
Some of last year's biggest information management mess-ups could have been avoided through closer adherence to best practices, according to experts.
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November 16, 2011
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Nov'11
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.
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JAR file (Java Archive)
A Java Archive, or JAR file, contains all of the various components that make up a self-contained, executable Java application, deployable Java applet or, most commonly, a Java library to which any Java Runtime Environment can link. Continue Reading
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fact table
A fact table is the central table in a star schema of a data warehouse. A fact table stores quantitative information for analysis and is often denormalized. Continue Reading
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dimension table
A dimension table is a table in a star schema of a data warehouse. A dimension table stores attributes, or dimensions, that describe the objects in a fact table. Continue Reading
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Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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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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. Continue Reading
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Buyer’s Guide: Selecting a data warehouse platform, software or tool
With companies using more data every day, selecting the right data warehouse software platform or data warehouse tool is vital. This guide will help readers through the evaluation and selection process. Continue Reading
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Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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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From the Editors: No lack of data management news – or annoying terms
Our latest news stories include coverage of the Gartner MDM Summit, where a session got us thinking about inaccurate and irritating data management phrases. What buzzwords bug you? Continue Reading
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From the Editors: The biggest data management news, blunders of 2010
Learn about the biggest data management news and business intelligence (BI) trends of 2010 and some notable data management blunders that happened in the past year. Continue Reading
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Key steps for developing an enterprise information management strategy
Here you’ll find 12 expert tips on developing an enterprise information management strategy and roadmap for your company. Use the EIM strategy development advice to get started. Continue Reading
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Key components of enterprise information management programs
Learn which three components of enterprise information management programs are most important for a successful EIM strategy. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading