Database management systems (DBMS)

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Database management systems (DBMS) News

November 08, 2019 08 Nov'19
ScyllaDB set to improve NoSQL database performance

ScyllaDB has been helpful for big organizations such as Comcast, which was able to trim from nearly 1,000 database nodes to 78 ScyllaDB nodes and now has more room to grow.
November 06, 2019 06 Nov'19
Translytical data platforms provide options to unify databases

Forrester identifies top vendors in the translytical database category and common elements that help make the unified database model well adapted for multiple use cases.
October 31, 2019 31 Oct'19
Data silos and culture lead to data transformation challenges

Data continues to grow at a rapid rate, and users are faced with increasing complexity and challenges to make sense of it all in a way that helps improve business outcomes.
October 24, 2019 24 Oct'19
Grafana Labs observability platform set to grow

Raj Dutt, co-founder and CEO of Grafana Labs, provides insight into what his company is doing and where it's headed, now that it has raised new money and is seeing new use cases for its data observability technology.

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Database management systems (DBMS) Get Started

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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
Oracle Autonomous Database shifts IT focus to strategic planning

This handbook looks at what Oracle Autonomous Database offers to Oracle users and issues that organizations should consider before using the automated cloud service. Continue Reading
data classification

Data classification is the process of organizing data into categories that make it is easy to retrieve, sort and store for future use. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Database management systems (DBMS) Vendors & Products

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Oracle Autonomous Database features free DBAs from routine tasks

Oracle Autonomous Database can automate routine administrative and operational tasks for DBAs and improve productivity, but migrating to the cloud has its share of issues. 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
Database management tools from third parties make natives restless

Third-party database performance tools offer attractive alternatives to management software from DBMS vendors, provided their capabilities include orchestration, governance and integration. Continue Reading

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Manage Database management systems (DBMS)

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Consolidating databases in Oracle systems: Methods and tips

A well-planned consolidation strategy can help overcome Oracle database sprawl. But there are different ways to consolidate your databases, each with pros and cons. 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
How SQL Server DevOps processes help break down data silos

DevOps can help organizations dismantle data silos in SQL Server and other database systems -- and replace organizational silos with cross-functional teams. Continue Reading

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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
What is the difference between a database engineer, architect and administrator?

Expert Michael Hillenbrand explains the difference between a database engineer, a database architect and a database administrator. Continue Reading

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