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Database management system (DBMS) software and technology News

February 21, 2020 21 Feb'20
EnterpriseDB looks to grow market for PostgreSQL

Enterprises are increasingly using the open source PostgreSQL database. Read in this Q&A where the growth is coming from and how some of it is from users in the cloud.
February 05, 2020 05 Feb'20
Couchbase Cloud takes a new approach to database delivery

Open source NoSQL database vendor Couchbase enters the cloud database market with a database as a service that lets users choose which public cloud vendor they want to use.
February 04, 2020 04 Feb'20
Neo4j 4.0 major update boosts graph database security, scalability

Major milestone release of open source graph database platform enhances security with controls to limit the risk of data traversal and add multi-database support.
February 03, 2020 03 Feb'20
Pepperdata Query Spotlight provides insight into data queries

New Query Spotlight tool looks to provide visibility across a data analysis cluster into how a query performs over time and why it might have degraded performance.

Database management system (DBMS) software and technology Get Started

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database replication

Database replication is the frequent electronic copying of data from a database in one computer or server to a database in another -- so that all users share the same level of information. Continue Reading
4 requirements to choose the best enterprise IoT database

How should an IoT database differ from a traditional database? Learn what criteria databases need in order to handle the challenges that IoT technology brings with it. Continue Reading
RDBMS (relational database management system)

A relational database management system (RDBMS) is a collection of programs and capabilities that enable IT teams and others to create, update, administer and otherwise interact with a relational database. Continue Reading

Evaluate Database management system (DBMS) software and technology Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

3 of the top use cases for graph databases

Graph databases establish many unique relationships between data points. These unusual relationships are beneficial in many use cases, but here are the top three. Continue Reading
NoSQL database comparison to help you choose the right store

With so many NoSQL databases to choose from, how can you tell which is best for your data set? Check out this comparison of some of the most popular NoSQL databases. Continue Reading
Evaluating the different types of DBMS products

The various types of database software come with advantages, limitations and optimal uses that prospective buyers should be aware of before choosing a DBMS. Continue Reading

Manage Database management system (DBMS) software and technology

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Data warehouse technologies evolve as vendors look skyward

The need for high-speed analytics and low latency are pushing data warehousing vendors to create and reinvent their platforms and, in some cases, reinvent themselves. Continue Reading
Top database cloud migration considerations for enterprises

Many organizations are switching to cloud databases and big data platforms. But understanding what option best meets your data needs is an important first step. Continue Reading
Third-party database tools boast attractive alternatives

For companies considering third-party database tools, this handbook provides expert advice on evaluating and deploying on-premises and cloud options from third parties. Continue Reading

Problem Solve Database management system (DBMS) software and technology Issues

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Oracle LEFT JOIN vs. LEFT OUTER JOIN: What's the difference?

Get an explanation of the different types of Oracle joins, including whether there's really a difference between the LEFT JOIN and LEFT OUTER JOIN syntax in PL/SQL. Continue Reading
10 cloud database migration mistakes to avoid

Database expert Chris Foot lists the top 10 oversights IT teams commonly make when undertaking a cloud database migration and offers tips on how to avoid them. Continue Reading
Why to give third-party Oracle database monitoring tools a try

Oracle DBAs can use features in Oracle Enterprise Manager under database licenses. But third-party tools may aid efforts to monitor and tune database performance. Continue Reading