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Database Management & Programming News, Articles & Tutorials for Database Administrators
Tuning Distributed Applications to Access Big Data 10/17/2013
The advent of big data compounds the DBAs problems, as multiple distributed applications now require access to a very large data store. What tuning options are available?
Identifying Incompatibility Issues When Migrating SQL Server Database to Windows Azure 10/14/2013
Learn how to migrate existing SQL Server databases to Windows Azure, starting with identifying obstacles associated with such migrations.
Are You Better at Enforcing Referential Integrity than Oracle? 10/10/2013
Occasionally a developer believes he or she is better at enforcing referential integrity than the database. Unfortunately referential integrity isn't transactional, so these attempts fail. Read on to see how the situation can be improved by using the built-in features of Oracle.
DIY Number Rounding For MySQL 10/07/2013
Although MySQL does provide its own Round() function, for those times that it doesn't provide the results that you're looking for, you'll be happy to know that implementing your own rounding function is not all that difficult. Rob Gravelle presents a few to get you started.
Introduction to SQL Server 2014 CTP1 Memory-Optimized Tables 10/03/2013
One of the more exciting new features available with SQL Server 2014 is the new Memory-Optimized tables. Greg Larsen explores how to create Memory-Optimized tables, and what he's found during his initial exploration of using this new type of table.
Getting Started with Columnstore Index in SQL Server 2014 – Part 1 09/30/2013
SQL Server 2014 enhances columnstore index and overcomes several of the limitations in earlier versions. Read on to learn how you can get started using this enhanced columnstore index feature in SQL Server 2014.
Oracle Options DB to Cloud, but Beware of the Fine Print 09/25/2013
NEWS ANALYSIS: Subscribing to an Oracle database in the cloud isn't as easy as swiping a credit card and paying by the drink.
Oracle MySQL 5.7 Moves Open Source Database Forward Faster 09/23/2013
A new development milestone release for open source MySQL 5.7 database offers improved performance and manageability.
Oracle Unveils Big Memory Machine to Support In-Memory Databases 09/23/2013
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison kicks off OpenWorld with new hardware and software releases.
Hybrid Databases Gaining Favor for Enterprise Big Data Analytics 09/15/2013
NEWS ANALYSIS: Enterprise data architects are turning their attention to developing hybrid databases that can process structured and unstructured inputs for big data analytics.
Couchbase Brings Open-Source NoSQL Database to the Mobile Form Factor 09/13/2013
NoSQL isn't just for big servers anymore, as Couchbase Lite brings open-source database technology to the mobile form factor.
Open-Source PostgreSQL 9.3 Wraps Up Data 09/09/2013
New developer features and enhanced stability take root in the latest PostgreSQL database release.
Couchbase Scores $25 Million for NoSQL Database 08/28/2013
Couchbase raises new funds, but loses a key technical contributor as it moves forward toward a new database release.
Newcomer Starcounter Updates High-Performance Database 08/21/2013
Starcounter 2.0's biggest value-add for developers is that it reduces the lines of code needed to enable faster development and implementation of new applications.
Oracle Debuts MySQL Workbench 6 08/20/2013
Management for both open source MySQL databases set to get a little easier with new release.
GenieDB's MySQL as a Service Launches 08/05/2013
GenieDB announced the launch of its GenieDB Globally Distributed MySQL-as-a-Service offering.
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