Evaluate

Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• Use of analytics in sports media becomes contentious

  Analytics are gaining a high profile in sports media, but some fans and commentators say the stats just aren't what they're looking for. Continue Reading

• Key criteria for deciding if a relational DBMS meets your IT needs

  For many organizations, a relational database management system will get the job done; others need to keep looking to fulfill their needs. Continue Reading

• What is Data Domain Boost and what is it used for?

  SearchDataBackup Senior Site Editor Andrew Burton explains what EMC's Data Domain Boost software is designed for, how it works, and which products it supports in this Expert Answer. Continue Reading

• Backing up Linux VMs running on Microsoft Hyper-V

  Independent backup expert Brien Posey explains what you should know about backing up Linux VMs running on Microsoft Hyper-V. Continue Reading

• The truth about using snapshot technology as data protection

  Marc Staimer discusses using snapshot technology in your data protection strategy and outlines issues you should know about before opting for this approach. Continue Reading

• Conversation with Monash: On horses for courses and parallelism

  Data industry viewer Curt Monash discusses parallelism and more as new databases gain attention. Part 1 in a series.Continue Reading

• Changes on the horizon for big data analytics tools

  The market for big data analytics tools remains fragmented, but users are expecting consolidation in the near future.Continue Reading

• Laws leave gray area between big data and privacy

  Laws on data collection and use remain foggy, leaving businesses to feel their way through big data and privacy laws.Continue Reading

• 10 mistakes to avoid in your disaster recovery planning process

  Don't make your DR planning process harder than it is by trying to do too much or cutting corners. Careful planning is key to a successful recovery.Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of the integrated data backup appliance

  Data center backup solutions are complicated; hence, the integrated data backup appliance. George Crump examines whether it is the right approach.Continue Reading

• Guide to big data analytics tools and trends

  This guide provides big data analytics strategies and best practices, as well as expert advice about analytics tools and trends.Continue Reading

• Triumvirate of tools key to effective BI processes

  TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson says business intelligence systems should include reporting, dashboard and visual discovery software -- be it from one vendor or multiple suppliers.Continue Reading

• Building a DR site vs. outsourcing disaster recovery

  Paul Kirvan explains some of the pros and cons of using a third-party vendor to provide a backup DR site versus building your own site.Continue Reading

• 'Big data' breathes new life into CEP software

  Complex event processing (CEP) technology is poised to move from the backwaters of data management to center stage, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. The primary driver? "Big data."Continue Reading

• The two sides of Facebook business applications

  Facebook has unlimited potential for advertising and targeted marketing, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. But, he adds, it must protect personal data from over-exuberant marketers.Continue Reading

• SaaS BI app puts spotlight on corporate tickets

  Three former employees of ticket reseller StubHub have created a Software as a Service application for tracking and analyzing the use of corporate tickets to sports and entertainment events.Continue Reading

• Removing a bad patch using Microsoft Windows Server Update Service

  This tip offers information about how to remove a bad software patch using Microsoft Microsoft Windows Server Update Service.Continue Reading

• Choosing the best Oracle backup strategy for your environment

  Find out which Oracle backup strategy is right for you in this FAQ: user-managed backups, RMAN or import/export backups.Continue Reading

• Oracle Professionals’ Challenges and Priorities Survey 2010

  Almost 450 Oracle professionals answered survey questions from SearchOracle.com this year on topics such as budget, database and application challenges, virtualization and support. Here are the results.Continue Reading

• Emerging database technologies hit DBMS mainstream, add to choices

  Emerging database technologies such as column-based database software, NoSQL databases and Database as a Service (DaaS) platforms are starting to make a splash in the IT market.Continue Reading

• Deduplication best practices and choosing the best dedupe technology

  In our guide on deduplication best practices, learn how to choose the best dedupe technology, the differences between inline deduplication and post-processing, and more.Continue Reading

• Off-site disaster recovery: DR solutions for remote offices

  Learn how to find the right off-site disaster recovery solution for your remote or branch office.Continue Reading

• Oracle Exadata Version 2 interest booms a year after release

  While the first version of Oracle Exadata generated only a handful of customers, Version 2 has lured customers into spending millions to buy it. But what’s so special about it?Continue Reading

• Buyer’s Guide: Choosing and understanding MDM software

  Read up on master data and master data management, plus get expert advice on choosing MDM software and tools and what to look for in an MDM product or service.Continue Reading

• Third-party tools for Oracle: Special report

  Learn about the options for third-party tools for Oracle databases and why Oracle third-party tools are growing in popularity.Continue Reading

• The pros and cons of tape media storage for backup and recovery in SMB environments

  Learn about the pros and cons of tape media storage, and if tape storage is the right fit for your SMB environment.Continue Reading

• Using Symantec Backup Exec Advanced Open File Option

  Symantec Backup Exec has been around for more than a decade. Learn about using its Advanced Open File Option to back up open files.Continue Reading

• Mobile data recovery services for disaster recovery FAQ

  Paul Kirvan discusses mobile recovery services for disaster recovery (DR) in this FAQ. Paul has more than 20 years experience in business continuity management as a consultant, author and educator. He is also secretary of the United States' chapter ...Continue Reading

• Data replication tools for disaster recovery

  For companies whose recovery time objective (RTO) and recovery point objective (RPO) for business-critical applications is a few minutes, data replication tools represent an efficient strategy for disaster recovery (DR).Continue Reading

• The pros and cons of file-level vs. block-level data deduplication technology

  Some data deduplication approaches operate at the file level, while others examine data at a block level. This tip explores advantages and disadvantages of each method.Continue Reading

• How to evaluate data warehouse software in five steps

  Get five steps to evaluating data warehouse software from a data warehouse expert.Continue Reading

• What is server-free backup, and how does it work?

  Server-free backup is an umbrella term for two different kinds of backup. The general distinction is that it is backup that is going to be done outside of the server that is being backed up -- hence the name. Some of the methods for doing ...Continue Reading

• What is the difference between a traditional file-level backup and a virtual machine backup?

  Most traditional client/server architecture remains the same in the server virtualization environment where the client has an agent installed. However, this can become cumbersome. We still have to manage agents...Continue Reading

• Successful business intelligence: The role of BI front-end tools

  Learn about the business intelligence front-end tools that are available to business users -- and how the right BI tool can lead to BI success.Continue Reading

• Backup software product specifications

  Backup and replication software are powerful tools used to protect data against loss due to hardware failure, natural disasters, and other problems. Features like encryption, key management, compression, data de-duplication, WAN support and content ...Continue Reading

• Data mining tools: Advantages and disadvantages of implementation

  Learn the advantages and disadvantages of data mining tools and of implementing data mining technology.Continue Reading