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Effective 'big data' strategy helps advertising firm attract clients
Online advertising company adMarketplace uses a mix of NoSQL and SQL databases in a "big data" environment that feeds its search syndication system. Case study
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'Big data' concept has grown well beyond its diminutive beginnings
What is "big data" and why is the IT industry talking about it so much? IT pros offer insights into the origins of the popular and much-hyped phrase. Feature
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Apache Hadoop FAQ for BI professionals
Want to explore how Apache Hadoop can aid your BI / DW efforts? Get the most common questions about Hadoop answered in this tutorial. Tutorial
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Pella opens window of opportunity with database virtualization software
Window maker Pella uses virtual databases for testing and development. Its advice: IT pros eyeing the technology should get elevator pitches ready. Case Study
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Snowflake schema illustrated
Snowflake schema has emerged as a popular schema amongst database and data warehouse design professionals. Learn Snowflake in depth in this tutorial. Tutorial
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Code to cost savings: Making the case for third-party SAP support
A Forrester analyst outlines when companies should look into third-party SAP support vendors such as Rimini Street -- and when they shouldn't. Feature
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Book excerpt: Effective MySQL Backup and Recovery
As a DBA, you need to create an effective strategy. How? Read this excerpt from Ronald Bradford's 'Effective MySQL: Backup and Recovery' to find out. Excerpt
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Big data analytics and the end of sampling as we know it
To sample or not to sample? It didn't used to be a question. Data sets were so huge and compute resources so overwhelmed that BI professionals were resigned to sampling. Enter big data analytics. Feature
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I/O performance, storage infrastructure lead big data issues list
ESG senior analyst Terri McClure looks at the latest big data issues relating to I/O, Hadoop and storage sprawl. Feature
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'Big data' MDM processes key to finding business value in new info
Big data MDM projects encounter a green field in the form of social media. And all big data is enterprise data, by definition. Business leaders will look to IT to derive serious business value. Feature
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Microsoft previews new SQL Server in-memory database features
Microsoft plans to offer new in-memory database capabilities with the next release of SQL Server. News | 07 Nov 2012
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SAP unveils three new on-demand EPM applications
SAP has unveiled its new Enterprise Performance Management OnDemand line, which runs on the SAP HANA in-memory database platform. News | 10 Sep 2012
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New Gartner report dissects the hype around big data technologies
A new Gartner hype cycle breaks down the big data market into 47 technologies and titles, with many clumped along the "peak of inflated expectations." News | 29 Aug 2012
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Oracle Exadata flaws include unpredictability, lack of documentation
Most Oracle consultants who have played with Exadata have been thoroughly impressed. But users beware: There are some flaws. News | 15 Aug 2012
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Talend: Guerrilla marketing can add momentum to data management plans
Talend product marketing exec and book author Steve Sarsfield offers tips on how to build a convincing business case for data management projects. News | 10 Jul 2012
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Embrace 'big data' now or fall behind the competition, analyst warns
Wikibon.org analyst Jeff Kelly has a dire message for organizations that think they can ignore "big data": Your rivals might leave you in the dust. News | 22 Jun 2012
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HP integrates Autonomy with Converged Infrastructure for big data
Amid restructuring and uncertainty, HP fits pieces of its enterprise portfolio together. Can these products appeal to IT customers wary of HP's future? News | 04 Jun 2012
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IBM aims new database squarely at Oracle users
The latest version of IBM's flagship DB2 database offers several features designed to coax Oracle customers out of their software comfort zones. News | 23 Apr 2012
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Can SAP databases compete with Oracle?
SAP claims it wants to be the No. 2 database vendor by 2015, and it’s pushing to do so. But is its goal realistic, and what is Oracle doing about it? News | 17 Apr 2012
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'Big data' management debate: Buy tools now or fix data issues first?
Consultants and IT pros weigh in on whether users should invest in "big data" technologies or wait until they upgrade their data management processes. News | 16 Mar 2012
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In-memory data cache performance dos and don'ts
Go beyond Hadoop-style big data batch processing and into real-time operations with in-memory data caches. Tip
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IBM DB2 10 upgrade delivers improvements to all database users
IBM DB2 10 users report the upgrade can cut administration costs, boost mission-critical apps and bring other benefits to your business. Tip
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Inmon vs. Kimball: Which approach is suitable for your data warehouse?
Inmon vs. Kimball is one of the biggest data modeling debates amongst data warehouse (DW) architects. Here is some help to select your own approach. Tip
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In-memory databases: Oracle TimesTen vs. Sybase ASE, part 2
In this second part, expert Mich Talebzadeh looks at how Sybase’s Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) in-memory database compares with Oracle TimesTen. Tip
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Big data analytics made easy with SQL and MapReduce
With growth in unstructured big data, RDBMS is inadequate for big data analytics. Know how to use SQL and MapReduce for big data analytics, instead. Tip
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Choosing a cloud data store for big data
Where is the best place in the cloud to store big data? It's a question that enterprise IT management must seriously consider. Tip
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Oracle XML capabilities in Oracle Database 11gR2, part 1
New Oracle XML capabilities in Oracle Database 11gR2 allow for easier reading and manipulation of XML documents, according to columnist Jeff McCormick. In part 1, McCormick introduces the reader to XML capabilities in Oracle Database and sets up a sc... Tip
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Java administration in SAP: Three tips for Basis administrators
Sooner or later, Basis administrators will have to get used to Java administration in SAP. Read tips for finding information on a Java instance and monitoring memory utilization. Tip
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Get all the angles on SQL Server database mirroring
Database mirroring is a high-availability option in SQL Server that’s easy to set up, but for seamless failover, you’ll need to become familiar with the three recommended modes for SQL Server database mirroring, as potential pitfalls are numerous. Tip
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SQL Azure development, inside and out
Learn the basics of SQL Azure development and how it’s different from regular SQL Server. Here also are guidelines for choosing the cloud as well as some of its limitations. Tip
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Where to look for Oracle DBA learning materials
Readers ask SearchOracle.com expert Brian Peasland where they can find learning materials for becoming a better Oracle database administrator. Answer
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Star schema vs. snowflake schema: Which is better?
Yahoo’s Data and BI Architect, Rohit Chatter, answers the latest debate, star vs Snowflake schema by breaking down the differences, one aspect at a time. Answer
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Open source databases: Top challenges to deal with
Open source databases offer plenty of benefits. But watch out for these hassles; open source databases can be a two-sided sword. Answer
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Do I need to pay extra for licenses for an Oracle Partitioning Option?
Do you have an Oracle Partitioning Option installed in your database? Learn whether you need to pay extra for licensing and how to be compliant in this tip from an Oracle licensing expert. Answer
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Do I need new Oracle and Linux licensing to perform Linux testing?
Oracle licensing expert Scott Rosenberg explains the licensing requirements for Oracle and Linux licensing when performing Linux testing in Oracle. Answer
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Understanding Oracle/VMware licensing policies
Learn about the Oracle/VMware licensing policy and why Oracle is treating VMware as soft partitioning in this tip from Oracle licensing expert Scott Rosenberg. Answer
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How database performance tuning and data migration affect databases
Find out how database performance tuning and data migration to a new database engine affect database performance. Learn about indexing columns and partitioning tables. Answer
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When to use a DBMS and the future of data warehousing data
Find out when you should use a DBMS with your data warehouse, and learn about the future of data warehousing data management and current state of data warehouse architecture. Answer
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Is open source data management software better than traditio
Get a snapshot of the open source data management software vs. on-premise tools debate with advice from a systems expert, including creating policies for open source applications. Answer
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What are the benefits of a conceptual data model?
Learn the functions and potential benefits of a conceptual data model, from data modeling expert Pete Stiglich. Answer
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National Population Register (NPR) of India
The National Population Register (NPR) is a database of the identities of all Indian residents. Definition
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Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR)
Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR) is a government agency in India that stores and manages data for the country's Aadhaar project. Definition
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in-memory database
An in-memory database is a type of analytic database designed to streamline the work involved in processing queries. Definition
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Is Oracle Exadata vs. SAP HANA a valid comparison?
Experts Alex Gorbachev of Pythian and John Appleby of Bluefin Solutions debate the merits of Oracle Exadata and SAP HANA. Podcast
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Hadoop's run into enterprise cloud
Free enterprise cloud software from Hadoop is causing a lot of buzz in the market, and the economics of the public cloud are leading customers to more mid-sized cloud providers. Video
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Microsoft previews new SQL Server in-memory database features
Microsoft plans to offer new in-memory database capabilities with the next release of SQL Server. News
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Effective 'big data' strategy helps advertising firm attract clients
Online advertising company adMarketplace uses a mix of NoSQL and SQL databases in a "big data" environment that feeds its search syndication system. Case study
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In-memory data cache performance dos and don'ts
Go beyond Hadoop-style big data batch processing and into real-time operations with in-memory data caches. Tip
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'Big data' concept has grown well beyond its diminutive beginnings
What is "big data" and why is the IT industry talking about it so much? IT pros offer insights into the origins of the popular and much-hyped phrase. Feature
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Apache Hadoop FAQ for BI professionals
Want to explore how Apache Hadoop can aid your BI / DW efforts? Get the most common questions about Hadoop answered in this tutorial. Tutorial
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Pella opens window of opportunity with database virtualization software
Window maker Pella uses virtual databases for testing and development. Its advice: IT pros eyeing the technology should get elevator pitches ready. Case Study
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Snowflake schema illustrated
Snowflake schema has emerged as a popular schema amongst database and data warehouse design professionals. Learn Snowflake in depth in this tutorial. Tutorial
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Code to cost savings: Making the case for third-party SAP support
A Forrester analyst outlines when companies should look into third-party SAP support vendors such as Rimini Street -- and when they shouldn't. Feature
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Book excerpt: Effective MySQL Backup and Recovery
As a DBA, you need to create an effective strategy. How? Read this excerpt from Ronald Bradford's 'Effective MySQL: Backup and Recovery' to find out. Excerpt
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National Population Register (NPR) of India
The National Population Register (NPR) is a database of the identities of all Indian residents. Definition
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About Database management systems (DBMS)
The ubiquitous database management system (DBMS) has become the critical underpinning of the way Indian organizations operate. So can you afford to ignore database management systems in your organization? This section of SearchBusinessIntelligence.in focuses on DBMS and how you can improve these core components. Whether it is a matter of evaluating between various database management systems, ensuring data integrity, controlling user access levels, or database administrator (DBA) related issues, this is your reference. You will also find resources related to relational database management systems (RDBMS) and the object-oriented database management system (ODBMS) here.