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Face-off: Oracle vs. SQL Server

Two site editors square off on the topic of SQL Server versus Oracle, a debate with equally loud fans on either side of the issue.
February 09, 2005 09 Feb'05
.NET tools to be bundled in next SQL Server

After two decades with the same underlying technology, SQL Server is in need of a facelift, Microsoft says. At the Professional Developers Conference, Microsoft vice president Gordon Mangione revealed some early features of Yukon, the next version ...

Speeding up predictive modeling techniques pays business dividends

Predictive modeling is all about finding insights in data. But it isn't an academic exercise, and accelerating the delivery of ...

Bringing location intelligence software to the masses

Geographic information systems have been around for decades, but simplified tools aimed at traditional business users are ...

Bring data analysis methods to the masses

Many members of the general public, which includes business executives, don't really understand what analytics is all about. It's...

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Quick guide to what's inside new hyper-converged systems

A spate of new converged and hyper-converged systems give IT shops a potent combination of flash storage and pre-integration.

Fill in skills shortages with mainframe outsourcing

New deeply skilled mainframe staffers won't pop up overnight, so use a mix of in-house and outsourcing tactics to support another...

What's yours is mine: Sharing DCIM

It's hard to avoid the growing importance of data center infrastructure management technology (DCIM) within the world of IT. Data...

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Apache Spark meets the PDP-11 -- in the end, it's just processing

At times, it seems a Hadoop usurper, but the open source Spark processing engine is best viewed as another step on the long road ...

Distributed data management architecture trumps EDW on agility

As data sources continue to increase, organizations are reconsidering enterprise data warehouses for a more flexible approach to ...

Cloud data integration tasks require new IT approaches, tools

In a Q&A;, consultant Rick Sherman offers tips on integrating cloud and on-premises applications, and discusses potential barriers...

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Tune database query performance with Redis cache

To tune a database, start with query optimization and data model tuning. When those fail to deliver necessary query performance, ...

AWS vs. VMware in Pentagon virtualization contract

AWS called shenanigans on the renewal of a VMware virtualization license agreement at the Pentagon, pointing to the deal's ...

Survive and thrive in cloud DevOps

Research shows that more companies are adopting DevOps, or the blending of an organization’s application development and systems ...

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A new enterprise resource planning system will affect the HFM

Running an enterprise resource planning system and HFM projects together can be hard, but it offers a time to improve the HFM ...

Federal Court returns patent lost in Google vs. Oracle case

During the Google vs. Oracle court case, a lower court ruled to invalidate an Oracle patent. Now, a federal court has given ...

Oracle Marketing Cloud uses big data to help higher ed

Oracle releases Oracle Marketing Cloud products for colleges and data-as-a-service users, and a judge decides to keep the Oregon ...

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Using IoT technologies to fuel interconnected experiences

IoT technology and mobile apps generate new concerns, including how to create interconnected digital experiences for users.

Is SharePoint in the cloud the right fit for your company?

SharePoint Online can reduce costs and ease management headaches, but not without a few functionality tradeoffs. Companies should...

Grant supports open source path to manage digital assets

Digital asset management software helps museums manage burgeoning digital collections, but at high cost. A new open source DAM ...

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What's new for Windows Server IPAM?

The next version of Windows Server comes with three important improvements and enhancements to IP address management.

Learn these Windows Server 2012 Essentials system health tips

Administrators using the Windows Server Essentials role can set up monitoring alerts for system health, which gives info on ...

Evaluate Windows Server Technical Preview with Boot to VHD

The forthcoming version of Windows Server can be evaluated using the Boot to VHD, here's how it's set up.