Database management systems (DBMS)
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Google vs. Oracle vs. SQL Server
DBMS offerings are undergoing major changes to help organizations like yours stay on track to meet business goals in the face of AI, automation, and exploding data. Download this free guide to explore the key features to consider for each product.
Database management systems (DBMS) News
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June 18, 2019
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MongoDB Atlas cloud service adds data lake, touts multi-cloud
MongoDB released an S3-compatible data lake its developer legions can quickly query. But, word of MongoDB Atlas use on Google's cloud shows there are clouds to sow beyond AWS.
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June 04, 2019
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Jun'19
IBM Db2 update aims to simplify use with AI
IBM's new Db2 release adds a host of AI-powered enhancements, including a range of automated error reporting capabilities and tools to more easily create AI algorithms.
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June 04, 2019
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Jun'19
Vendor unveils Snowflake Data Exchange, Google Cloud integration
Snowflake Computing's data exchange marketplace aims to make data easily shared between users and providers, enable users to innovate and give providers an opportunity to monetize data.
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May 23, 2019
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May'19
Couchbase cozies up to Kubernetes for multi-cloud deployments
Couchbase adds support for Kubernetes container-based deployments of its popular NoSQL database across multiple clouds, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google.
Database management systems (DBMS) Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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How to create Oracle Multitenant database user accounts
Database administrator Brian Peasland outlines the process of creating users in an Oracle Multitenant environment and details new views in the Oracle data dictionary. Continue Reading
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Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system, or RDBMS, that supports a wide variety of transaction processing, business intelligence and analytics applications in corporate IT environments Continue Reading
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How to connect to a pluggable database in Oracle Multitenant
Once you've created pluggable databases in an Oracle Multitenant system, the next step is to connect applications to them so they can be used. Here's how to do that. Continue Reading
Evaluate Database management systems (DBMS) Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Pros and cons of using SQL Server audit triggers for DBAs
Using triggers to capture audit information in SQL Server can be instrumental in keeping track of database use and changes. But they aren't a perfect fit for all cases. Continue Reading
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Google Cloud Spanner overview: 4 features to consider
Cloud Spanner's ability to offer data consistency and horizontal scalability has helped the relational database service gain traction. Learn more about its architecture. Continue Reading
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Oracle Database 19c new features and what users need to know
Oracle Database 19c is the last update to the 12c Release 2 line of Oracle's database software. This handbook examines its new features and potential reasons to upgrade. Continue Reading
Manage Database management systems (DBMS)
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Key features to create a SQL Server audit trail in databases
SQL Server offers a set of built-in auditing tools that can help make the process of tracking logins and other database activities easier for database administrators. Continue Reading
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SQL Server performance tuning best practices for DBAs
Tuning database performance is a complex process, but consultant Joey D'Antoni details a list of SQL Server performance tuning best practices that can make it easier. Continue Reading
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What to consider when choosing big data file formats
While JSON may be the go-to data format for developers, Parquet, ORC or other options may be better for analytics applications. Learn more about big data file formats. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Database management systems (DBMS) Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Poor hybrid data placement can swell cloud costs
Enterprises that rely on public clouds are no stranger to egress traffic charges, but those costs can skyrocket when it comes to hybrid cloud data placement and usage. Continue Reading
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What is the difference between a database engineer, architect and administrator?
Expert Michael Hillenbrand explains the difference between a database engineer, a database architect and a database administrator. Continue Reading
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How to resolve and avoid deadlocks in SQL Server databases
Deadlocks are a real hindrance to SQL Server users, but database administrators can avoid them by taking steps to limit them and stop them from recurring. Continue Reading