Database management systems (DBMS)

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May 22, 2020 22 May'20
Instaclustr CTO on open source database as a service

Ben Bromhead, co-founder and CTO of Instaclustr, provides insight into the state of the open source database-as-a-service market as COVID-19 changes priorities and traffic flows.
May 20, 2020 20 May'20
Percona users detail open source database challenges

Speakers from Shopify and LinkedIn outline open source database cloud and security challenges and best practices at the Percona Live Online conference.
May 18, 2020 18 May'20
How a synthetic data approach is helping COVID-19 research

Israeli researchers are using a system developed by big data vendor MDClone to collaborate on COVID-19 data to help find ways to deal with the pandemic.
May 14, 2020 14 May'20
IBM fast-tracks updates to key middleware, Db2 for cloud era

Hoping to close the competitive gap with rivals AWS and Microsoft, IBM plans to revamp its lineup of legacy middleware products with improved cloud and AI technologies.

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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
relational database

A relational database is a collection of information that organizes data points with defined relationships for easy access. Continue Reading

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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
Data hub vs. data lake: Deciphering the differences

Data lakes and data hubs are approaches to data management that are typically opposed. Here are the main differences between these two storage options. Continue Reading
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

Manage Database management systems (DBMS)

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Building a strong data analytics platform architecture

A strong analytics platform is key to meeting demands in a data-driven business. Read on for the key components your platform architecture should include. Continue Reading
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

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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