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Database management systems (DBMS) News

October 12, 2018 12 Oct'18
MarkLogic Data Hub Service aims to ease cloud use of NoSQL DBMS

MarkLogic rolled out a cloud-service version of its NoSQL database management system, a move designed to make the technology more cost-effective for cloud users.
September 25, 2018 25 Sep'18
SQL Server 2019 preview brings Hadoop, Spark and AI into DBMS

A SQL Server 2019 preview brings Hadoop and Spark into the fold, positioning the database as an all-purpose data portal. Azure Cosmos DB also gets an update.
September 07, 2018 07 Sep'18
Big data tooling rolls with the changing seas of analytics

Hadoop data tooling is expanding. A view holds that Hadoop is moving from alternate data warehousing to a full-fledged big data analytics offering.
September 04, 2018 04 Sep'18
Graph processing gives credit analysis firms an edge

A graph database startup's parallel loading, processing and querying combine to deliver real-time data for fintech firms that offer fast credit evaluations online.

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MongoDB

MongoDB is an open source database management system (DBMS) that uses a document-oriented database model which supports various forms of data. Continue Reading
2 ways to attach SQL Server database files to Linux containers

SQL Server files can be stored outside of Docker containers in host directories or volumes. Here's how to set up SQL Server on Linux databases and attach them to containers. Continue Reading
Apache Hive

Apache Hive is an open source data warehouse system for querying and analyzing large data sets that are principally stored in Hadoop files. Continue Reading

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How Azure SQL DW Gen2 boosts cloud data warehouse's performance

The Gen2 version of Azure SQL Data Warehouse gives Microsoft's cloud data warehouse a shot in the arm on performance, making it more competitive with rival technologies. Continue Reading
Open source database software finally gets down to business

Once used primarily in web applications, open source databases are finding a place in more mission-critical business systems -- a development explored in this handbook. Continue Reading
Open source RDBMS uses spurred by lower costs, cloud options

Open source technologies have become more capable alternatives to mainstream relational databases for cost-conscious users -- and the cloud makes them more accessible. Continue Reading

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Oracle Database monitoring, tuning deliver performance goods

This handbook examines Oracle Database performance management trends and offers insight and advice on using performance monitoring and tuning tools in Oracle systems. Continue Reading
6 best practices on Oracle performance monitoring and tuning

Database administrators need to effectively manage Oracle Database performance to ensure an efficient processing workflow. Let this checklist be your guide. Continue Reading
What Oracle performance tuning tools can and can't do for DBAs

Two Oracle experts discuss the tuning and monitoring capabilities of database performance management tools -- and the ongoing role that DBAs have to play in the process. Continue Reading

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What's the difference between DDL and DML?

What's the difference between DDL and DML? Get the answer and see examples of data manipulation language and data definition language commands for SQL databases. Continue Reading
Rising database security threats require attention -- and action

Data management teams are asking more questions about data security, Gartner analyst Merv Adrian says in a Q&A. But new factors are complicating the process of securing databases, he adds. Continue Reading
DBAs must master the art of database recovery management

Database administrators are usually concerned with backing up their databases. But they should spend more time focusing on database recovery as part of the backup process. Continue Reading

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