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Database Management & Programming News, Articles & Tutorials for Database Administrators
A Few Cool Things You Can Identify Using the Default Trace 03/23
If you are running an instance of SQL Server 2005 and above then most likely that instance is running the default trace. Greg Larsen explores the default trace and shows you how to glean some event information from the trace files created by this background trace process.
Tuning the DB2 on z/OS Data Warehouse 03/21
Data warehouses are different. They are not a system of record, they are designed for data availability, database recovery has a low priority, and the physical database design is typically non-relational. Consequently the database administrator tends not to implement things such as referential integrity, triggers, and regular backups, forcing the DBA to look at performance tuning the data warehouse in a different way.
The Pros and Cons of MySQL Table Locking 03/19
It's crucial to know when and how to perform table locking to achieve maximum benefits and avoid having your database slow to a crawl or grind to a halt. This article covers when and how to perform table locking, while highlighting the pros and cons of using table locking under different circumstances.
Top 10 New Features for Oracle 11g Data Guard - Part Two 03/16
Karen Reliford returns to give us the final top 5 of her top 10 favorite new features in Oracle 11g Data Guard, their primary product for protecting databases and an integral part of many Disaster Recovery plans.
Using Application Editions To Make Upgrades Less Painful 03/14
Oracle 11g Application editions are a very useful addition to an already world-class database, allowing developers to make changes to existing tables and schemas without affecting current users in the testing environment. Read on to learn more...
Creating a Map Report in SSRS - SQL Server 2008 R2 03/12
SQL Server 2008 R2 brought several new features into SQL Server Reporting Services, including three additional ways to display, visualize, and analyze data in the reports. Arshad Ali shows you how to create map reports to analyze your data against a geographical background.
SAP to Challenge Oracle's Database Business? 03/16
Mark your calendars and prepare for fireworks. SAP to announce big database news in April.
Microsoft SQL Server Gets a Big Data Revamp 03/07
Improvements abound as Microsoft overhauls SQL Server to handle Big Data challenges for businesses.
Couchbase Moving Forward In 2012 01/20
NoSQL startup is gearing up for a major new database release.
Can you Make Money with a Cloud Database as a Service? 12/19
Xeround has raised millions for its database app technology as demand for cloud services ramps up.
Salesforce Heroku Offers Standalone Cloud-Based PostgreSQL Database 11/28
Since 2007, Heroku has offered database-as-a-service to its platform-as-a-service customers for use with Heroku platform applications. Now the company is extending the service for use with any cloud platform.
MongoDB - Why Does NoSQL Matter? 11/07
NoSQL isn't a fad, it's delivering real business value today.
Neo Launches NoSQL Graph Database 10/25
New type of 'graph' based NoSQL database debuts with tight integration for Spring-based development.
Microsoft 'Denali' Set for 2012 Delivery 10/12
At Microsoft's premier event for SQL Server developers, the company renames "Denali" and gives glimpses of its future.
Oracle Goes Big for NoSQL 10/04
Oracle explains what 'big data' is all about and delivers new Hadoop, R and NoSQL database hardware and software.
Oracle Debuts New Database Appliance for the Midmarket 09/21
Oracle's engineered system effort goes down market with small box designed for ease of use.
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