Database management systems (DBMS)

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Database management systems (DBMS) News

January 16, 2020 16 Jan'20
MariaDB X4 brings smart transactions to open source database

Open source database vendor MariaDB updates its flagship platform with new features to enable the convergence of transactional and analytical databases.
January 15, 2020 15 Jan'20
New Oracle Enterprise Manager release advances hybrid cloud

Oracle updates its Enterprise Manager platform to version 13.4, bringing new hybrid management capabilities to database users across on-premises and cloud deployments.
January 10, 2020 10 Jan'20
ArangoDB 3.6 accelerates performance of multi-model database

New release of multi-model database platform from ArangoDB introduces OneShard feature, along with other query optimization capabilities to help improve overall performance.
January 07, 2020 07 Jan'20
NuoDB set to improve distributed SQL performance

Ariff Kassam, CTO of distributed SQL database vendor NuoDB, outlines how his company has embraced cloud native and hints about what's to come in the year ahead.

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Database management systems (DBMS) Get Started

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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
An introduction to combining CQRS and event sourcing

Combining CQRS and event sourcing is a powerful way to maintain data speed and consistency for web-scale applications. Learn about the pros and cons of pairing these two processes. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Database management systems (DBMS) Vendors & Products

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Evaluating the different types of DBMS products

The various types of database software come with advantages, limitations and optimal uses that prospective buyers should be aware of before choosing a DBMS. 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
Future of MongoDB could be brighter than other NoSQL engines

Top NoSQL database MongoDB, once thought of as a revolution in data management, has come back to Earth some, but it still has a chance to stay ahead of competitors. Continue Reading

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Manage Database management systems (DBMS)

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Top database cloud migration considerations for enterprises

As the amount of incoming data grows, many organizations are switching to cloud databases. Understanding what database best meets your needs is an important process to tackle. 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
Third-party database tools boast attractive alternatives

For companies considering third-party database tools, this handbook provides expert advice on evaluating and deploying on-premises and cloud options from third parties. 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

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