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November 23, 2020 23 Nov'20
Fauna improves data API collaboration and security

A database company founded by former Twitter engineers is pushing forward its vision of a way to consume database as a service using its own Fauna Query Language.
November 18, 2020 18 Nov'20
DataStax optimizes Cassandra for Kubernetes with K8ssandra

The data management vendor is combining monitoring tools, helm charts and an operator to improve Cassandra database deployment and management for cloud-native Kubernetes environments.
November 17, 2020 17 Nov'20
Cockroach adds geospatial data to cloud-native database

Cockroach Labs is updating its namesake database platform with new features that improve security and performance, as well as getting an open source Pebble storage engine.
November 12, 2020 12 Nov'20
Google brings wizard approach to cloud database migration

Google Cloud's top database executive details the tech giant's new tool for enterprises to move databases to the cloud, as the need has accelerated in the coronavirus pandemic era.

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MongoDB

MongoDB is an open source NoSQL database management program. NoSQL is used as an alternative to traditional relational databases. Continue Reading
When a DIY database management system design is the best fit

Learn how a combination of homegrown, off-the-shelf and open source tools, plus proper motivation, can yield a DIY DBMS that meets corporate expectations, needs and ROI. Continue Reading
Building a database application the DIY way

Business users experience the trials, tribulations and exultations of building a DIY DBMS, especially when IT expertise is not readily available or costs are too high. Continue Reading

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NewSQL databases: The bridge between SQL and NoSQL

NewSQL databases attempt to provide enterprises with the top benefits of both relational and NoSQL databases on one platform. Here's a look at how NewSQL can benefit enterprises. Continue Reading
Metamorphosis of Kafka Confluent event streaming technologies

Kafka Confluent event streaming tools allow data managers, analysts and developers to capture, process, store, access and analyze data streams on the fly with precision. Continue Reading
The rise of multimodel databases to support data variety

Polyglot persistence has been the predominant answer to supporting diverse data models. But to optimize a variety of data, multimodel databases have been gaining popularity. Continue Reading

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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
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

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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