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May 06, 2021 06 May'21
MariaDB expands SkySQL cloud database for high availability

The Xpand distributed SQL capability is now generally available on the MariaDB SkySQL DBaaS, providing users with more performance and scalability.
May 05, 2021 05 May'21
Future of data management is in the cloud

Organizations are increasingly moving their data management efforts to the cloud with cloud database systems set to produce the majority of revenue by 2022.
April 28, 2021 28 Apr'21
Graph analytics uniquely suited for fighting financial crime

As organizations attempt to stop financial crimes, graph technology can be a significant tool given the way it finds and reveals complex relationships.
April 27, 2021 27 Apr'21
Oracle Enterprise Manager 13.5 unifies database management

The updated tool introduces a database workload analyzer feature to help administrators optimize operation on premises and in the cloud.

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denormalization

Denormalization is the process of adding precomputed redundant data to an otherwise normalized relational database to improve read performance of the database. Continue Reading
Building a big data architecture: Core components, best practices

To process the infinite volume and variety of data collected from multiple sources, most enterprises need to get with the program and build a multilayered big data architecture. Continue Reading
Establish big data integration techniques and best practices

A big data integration strategy departs from traditional techniques, embraces several data processes working together and accounts for the volume, variety and velocity of data. Continue Reading

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Why consider an augmented data catalog?

Automated and augmented data catalogs have been around for a few years, but adoption is still lagging. Find out why an enterprise may consider investing in the technology. Continue Reading
Top open source database advantages for enterprises

Open source databases typically offer lower upfront costs and more community support and, in recent years, have offered strong competition to commercial database offerings. Continue Reading
What do you know about graph data analytics?

Graph database and analytics adoption has been trending in the last few years as their use cases continue to expand. Use this quiz to find out what you know about the technology. Continue Reading

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Data warehouse environment modernization tools and tips

A data warehouse environment is made up of many tools and systems. Read on to learn the history of the modern data warehouse and how they're currently evolving. Continue Reading
Lines blur between structured and unstructured data storage

Open source tools like Presto persist low-cost unstructured object data stores while still making information accessible through structured data access tools such as SQL. Continue Reading
Should you host your database on-site or in the cloud?

There's been a surge of movement to the cloud in recent years, but there are still some benefits to an on-site database. Read on for a comparison of on-site and cloud platforms. Continue Reading

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Common data lake challenges and how to overcome them

Managing the data contained in your enterprise data lake presents many challenges. From the amount of data to data inconsistencies, here are some solutions to common issues. Continue Reading
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