Database management systems (DBMS)

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Database management systems (DBMS) News

February 25, 2020 25 Feb'20
Databricks Data Ingestion Network brings data to lakehouse

Databricks Ingest entered a public preview in a move by Databricks to enable a lakehouse that combines the best features of the data lake and data warehouse models.
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 14, 2020 14 Feb'20
Oracle Data Science efforts advance with new services

Oracle adds news new services to its cloud infrastructure platform in a bid to provide data scientists, as well as data analysts, with data management and query functionality.
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.

Database management systems (DBMS) 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
database as a service (DBaaS)

Database as a service (DBaaS) is a cloud computing managed service offering that provides access to a database without requiring the setup of physical hardware, the installation of software or the need to configure the database. 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

Evaluate Database management systems (DBMS) 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
5 cloud database comparison tips to guide your data strategy

Catch up on these tips that compare the strengths, weakness and available integrations of popular public cloud database and analytics services from AWS, Microsoft and Google. Continue Reading

Manage Database management systems (DBMS)

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
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
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