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IBM DB2 management News

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.
June 04, 2019 04 Jun'19
IBM Db2 update aims to simplify use with AI

IBM's new Db2 release adds a host of AI-powered enhancements, including a range of automated error reporting capabilities and tools to more easily create AI algorithms.
January 10, 2019 10 Jan'19
IBM Weather Channel location data use spurs privacy concerns

IBM CEO Ginni Rometty pushed real-time weather data mining for travel and other uses, even as the Los Angeles city attorney is suing IBM's Weather Company unit over its sharing of location data with business partners.
November 06, 2018 06 Nov'18
IBM-Red Hat deal highlights changes due in data processing

The IBM acquisition of Red Hat marks a watershed in computer architecture. The duo says it can rebuild data applications in new ways. This news analysis explores what's coming.

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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
What's the difference between DDL and DML?

What's the difference between DDL and DML? Get the answer and see examples of data manipulation language and data definition language commands for SQL databases. Continue Reading
denormalization

In a relational database, denormalization is an approach to optimizing performance in which the administrator selectively adds back specific instances of duplicate data after the data structure has been normalized. Continue Reading

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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
Quantum machine learning may come knocking on analytics' door

Quantum mechanics was discovered 100 years ago. Now, as technology based on it emerges from labs, IT vendors are setting their sights on quantum computing and analytics applications. Continue Reading
A look at the leading operational database management systems

The market for operational DBMS products can be confusing, especially with so many choices. But knowing your application requirements can help point you in the right direction. Continue Reading

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Big data systems cross over, fuel cognitive computing growth

At IDC Directions, big data systems appeared poised for further growth. This and cognitive computing are the focus of this Talking Data podcast, which covers event data highlights. Continue Reading
Quiz: How do relational databases and NoSQL technologies compare?

Take this quiz to see what you know about the recent developments in the world of RDBMS and NoSQL databases technologies. Continue Reading
For IBM Watson, no easy answers on commercial cognitive computing

When IBM's Watson analytics system bested 'Jeopardy!' champs in 2011, the world cheered. Now IBM must up its game to make Watson a commercial success. Continue Reading

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How to select an MPP database: DB2 vs. Teradata

Should you run a massively parallel processing (MPP) database with DB2 or Teradata? Find out how to compare DB2 vs. Teradata and how to choose a database system and with advice from a data warehouse expert. Continue Reading
Data export command: Migration from a DB2 table to a flat file

To export data from a DB2 table to a flat file, you need to run an export specifying the proper file format. The export utility exports data from a database to an operating system file, which, our expert explains, can be in one of several external ... Continue Reading
Resources on creating and supporting BLOBs in DB2

Craig Mullins recommends two specific resources for learning how to create and support Binary Large Objects (BLOB) in DB2. Continue Reading