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• Building an incident response plan

  Learn how incident response plans offer a starting point for responding to a situation and then deciding how to proceed in this tip from Paul Kirvan. Continue Reading

• Analytical modeling is both science and art

  Models are the key to predicting outcomes to business decisions. And while math may make them tick, it also takes a certain eye -- and ear -- for what works. Continue Reading

• Oracle Sun hardware is not for hobbyists, by a long shot

  Old Sun enthusiasts lament the way it used to be, and the way it will never be again. Oracle Sun hardware is a whole other animal. Continue Reading

• The importance of cloud recovery testing

  Brien Posey explains why it is extremely important to perform cloud recovery testing that simulates a real recovery following a catastrophe.Continue Reading

• Spend smart on Oracle ERP implementations

  Oracle ERP implementations usually take about a year-and-a-half, but a couple examples show that spending smart can shrink the timeline.Continue Reading

• Six things Hadoop brings to the BI and analytics table

  TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson outlines what is unique about Hadoop and related technologies versus traditional BI and data warehousing tools.Continue Reading

• Hadoop World: Just like data warehousing's early days

  The buzz-filled Hadoop World 2012 conference reminded TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson of a data warehousing event he attended in 1997. Still to be seen: Can Hadoop live up all to the hype?Continue Reading

• Tripartite structure best on BI 'center of excellence'

  There are no rules on how to set up a business intelligence center of excellence, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. But most of the ones he sees include executive, business and technical teams.Continue Reading

• Data stewardship program: Quality booster, but a hard step for many

  While data stewardship can help improve the quality of corporate data, analysts say there's more talk than action when it comes to adopting the concept.Continue Reading

• What 'big data' means for health care BI managers

  Consultant Laura Madsen says that "big data" is here to stay and that health care organizations -- which often lag behind other businesses on BI maturity -- should start getting ready for it.Continue Reading

• Location intelligence involves more than maps

  BI tools support the use of maps for visualizing data, but location intelligence systems go much further in enabling users to manipulate and analyze spatial data, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson.Continue Reading

• Data warehouses must learn new tricks in 'big data' era

  In the June issue of our monthly e-zine, consultant Lou Agosta explains how data warehouses and BI systems are evolving -- or should be. Also: riding herd on Excel BI use, and BI education needs.Continue Reading

• QlikTech buys into data integration for BI

  QlikTech's acquisition of data integration vendor Expressor Software is a big step in its effort to get into the enterprise business intelligence game, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson.Continue Reading

• IBI's secret weapon: customer loyalty and trust

  Information Builders won't win any business intelligence beauty contests, but its business style has helped it find a comfortable niche in the BI market, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson.Continue Reading

• Don't run from 'big data' tools, but approach with caution

  There's nothing magic about "big data" technologies such as Hadoop and NoSQL databases, says BeyeNetwork expert Barry Devlin, who poses a series of questions to ask before deploying them.Continue Reading

• 'Big data' analytics danger: Death by a thousand cuts

  Companies that view "big data" and associated analytics processes as the ultimate answer to business decision-making needs do so at their own peril, writes BeyeNetwork expert Barry Devlin.Continue Reading

• Why 'big data' is like seawater for text analytics

  You can't just drink water from the ocean, writes BeyeNetwork expert Bill Inmon. Similarly, he says, unstructured text in "big data" pools must be refined before it's used in analytics applications.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

• QlikView goes enterprise, but much work still to do

  QlikTech is pushing hard into enterprise BI with its QlikView software, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. But, he adds, more upgrades are needed to make QlikView a bona fide BI platform.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

• 'Big data' hype and reality on full display at Strata

  The Strata Conference was a showcase for Hadoop and NoSQL, which are gaining bigger footholds in corporate IT. But they're no panacea for managing data, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson.Continue Reading

• Five first steps to creating an effective 'big data' analytics program

  Choosing the right technology is only half the startup battle on "big data" analytics. Get a list of deployment tips from consultant Lyndsay Wise to help set your organization on the right path.Continue Reading

• Categorizing 'big data' processing systems

  In the past, analytics applications typically were powered by relational databases. Now the options are more varied and less straightforward, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson.Continue Reading

• Trends in entity resolution research and applications

  In this excerpt from the book "Entity Resolution and Information Quality," readers will learn about emerging entity resolution trends and applications.Continue Reading

• Developing high-quality data models

  In this excerpt from "Developing High Quality Data Models" by Matthew West, readers will find tips on data modeling and observations on today's data models.Continue Reading

• Wbadmin backup tips for backing up Windows

  The Windows Wbadmin backup command can appear deceptively simple to use. In this tip, we'll teach you the basics of using Wbadmin and its commands.Continue Reading

• Printer backup and recovery tips

  Learn the best way to back up and recover your printers when you upgrade a server from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008.Continue Reading

• Hyper-V recovery: Top tips for restoring Hyper-V virtual machines

  Good backups are only one half of a solid data protection plan. Check out our best tips for solving common Hyper-V recovery problems.Continue Reading

• From the Editors: Database consolidation and standardization 101

  If you’re thinking about embarking on a database consolidation or standardization project, make sure you know the technical, cultural and skill-set issues that can arise.Continue Reading

• Structuring data integration models and data integration architecture

  Get tips on structuring data integration models and data integration architecture. Learn how to build a business case for data integration modeling and leverage process modeling.Continue Reading

• Using logical data models for data integration modeling

  Learn about using logical data models for data integration modeling. Get an overview of using a target-based data integration design technique.Continue Reading

• Tape backup encryption best practices

  Tape backup encryption is being used for many organizations, but figuring out how to implement it can be challenging. Learn about tape encryption best practices in this article.Continue Reading

• Starting an Oracle virtualization project

  Contributor Frank Ohlhorst gives tips on how to start a server virtualization project in an Oracle shop.Continue Reading

• Bulletproof your disaster recovery planning process

  Learn how to bulletproof your disaster recovery planning process with this free guide.Continue Reading

• An introduction to enterprise architecture framework and MDM patterns

  Get an introduction to enterprise architecture framework and MDM enterprise architecture patterns. Learn about MDM framework concepts and a definition of SOA.Continue Reading

• Disaster recovery security: The importance of addressing data security issues in DR plans

  Data security issues have a constant presence in the IT industry and should be addressed in DR plans. It's not enough for storage managers to only cover basic security measures.Continue Reading

• Disaster recovery planning for your help desk: A help desk template

  The help desk is a vital part of IT operations, but it's often not included in disaster recovery plans. Download our help desk template for DR planning.Continue Reading

• Oracle upgrades: Tips and trends

  If you’re planning an Oracle upgrade, start here to learn about the latest Oracle upgrade trends. Also, get expert advice from Oracle gurus and learn about the current state of Oracle Fusion Middleware upgrades.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

• Solving common data deduplication system problems

  Still not getting the deduplication ratios vendors are promising? Learn about the most common problems with deduplication systems and how to fix them.Continue Reading

• Examples of decision support systems (DSS) aiding business decision-making

  Learn how decision support systems can help the business decision-making process. Find out why decision support is needed and what IT skills business managers need for DSS.Continue Reading

• CommVault Simpana 8 backup tips: Storage policies and data retention

  Learn important data backup tips using CommVault Simpana 8 about storage policies and data retention.Continue Reading

• A nutritional supplement company does Oracle E-Business Suite upgrade

  USANA Health Sciences tackled three key business issues when it performed an Oracle E-Business Suite upgrade: third-party integration, employee turnover and new software modules.Continue Reading

• A free disaster recovery template for conducting a physical assessment of your DR facilities

  Download our free disaster recovery template to learn how to conduct a physical assessment of your disaster recovery facilities.Continue Reading

• Duke Energy emerges from 'dark period' with PeopleSoft 8.9 upgrade

  Scared to touch a fresh PeopleSoft upgrade for years, Duke Energy finally bit the bullet and moved to 8.9. A new financial data hub helped ease the transition.Continue Reading

• Oracle users in wait-and-see mode with Oracle's stack computing strategy

  Oracle continued to press its stack message of integrated applications, middleware, database and hardware, but some Collaborate attendees have heard it before.Continue Reading

• Creating key performance indicator (KPI) reports and dashboard design

  Learn about key performance indicator (KPI) reports and the benefits of KPI reporting. Read about common executive dashboard design mishaps and see examples of KPI scorecards.Continue Reading

• Due diligence on a disaster recovery plan enables business continuity

  Creating an effective disaster recovery plan is essential to business continuity, regardless of ambiguity around IT controls for data protection.Continue Reading

• Network server backup best practices: Backing up clustered servers

  Backing up network servers can be tricky, especially if you're backing up clustered servers. Learn clustered server backup best practices in this tip.Continue Reading

• VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager disaster recovery best practices

  In this tutorial on SRM disaster recovery best practices, learn what you need in place to use SRM, how to test and execute your DR plans and if SRM is a good fit for your DR strategy.Continue Reading

• Making business transaction processing and applications work

  Learn about making business transaction processing work in your company, find tips on transaction processing applications and get transaction processing definitions.Continue Reading

• Key benchmarks for measuring transaction processing performance

  Find key benchmarks for measuring transaction processing performance at your company, and learn about XA two-phase commit and types of transaction processing.Continue Reading

• What's the difference between a disaster recovery plan and a business continuity plan?

  Kevin Beaver describes the difference between disaster recovery and business continuity planning in this ask the expert response.Continue Reading

• Advantages and disadvantages of XML shredding

  Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of XML shredding and different shredding methods, plus find out when shredding is and isn't a good option for your company.Continue Reading

• The importance and benefits of operational decision making

  In this section of 'Smart (Enough) System', you'll learn the importance of operational decisions and different strategies that influence decision making. You'll also read about key BI terms including business agility, strategic alignment and ...Continue Reading

• An introduction to database transaction management

  Find out the performance advantages of using one connection for multiple statements in this database tutorial. Get a definition of local vs. distributed transactions and learn how to manage database transactions.Continue Reading

• Executing SQL statements using prepared statements and statement pooling

  In this database tutorial, find out about executing SQL statements using prepared statements and statement pooling. Learn what a statement pool is and how to retrieve long data types efficiently.Continue Reading

• Static SQL vs. dynamic SQL for database application performance

  Learn the difference between static SQL vs. dynamic SQL and the benefits and drawbacks of each for database application performance. Get a definition of stored procedure, find out about database drivers and wire protocol database drivers and how the...Continue Reading

• Real-life examples of effective dashboard design

  Browse through these optimized dashboard examples from BITadvisors, Inc., including examples of strategic, tactical and operational dashboards. Find out how to encourage interactivity in dashboards and how to set up your dashboard.Continue Reading

• Top 13 master data management (MDM) buzzwords and definitions

  Get the top master data management (MDM) terms, definitions and concepts and learn how MDM can improve your enterprise data. Also get links to useful MDM tutorials, training, video, podcasts and articles.Continue Reading

• Similarities and differences between ROLAP, MOLAP and HOLAP

  Find out the differences between ROLP, MOLAP and HOLAP and their advantages and disadvantages. Learn about data quality and the evolution of data warehouse applications.Continue Reading

• Advantages of the multidimensional database model and cube modeling

  Discover the advantages of the multidimensional database model and find out how data warehouse cube modeling, data restricting and data slicing work. Learn the role meta-data plays and get a definition of functional dependency.Continue Reading

• Data warehouse architectures, concepts and phases: What you need to know

  This tutorial explains the different types of data warehouse architecture including bus, federated and hub-and-spoke. Learn about ETL processes and data staging and data warehouse phases.Continue Reading

• Using bare-metal recovery to migrate physical machines to virtual machines with VMware

  Learn how to use the bare-metal recovery procedure to migrate physical machines into virtual machines in VMware.Continue Reading

• The importance of managing data assets

  Get an overview of data management and data lifecycle, learn how important managing data and data assets is and learn how to control data in this information management tutorial.Continue Reading

• Data modeling for the business: What is a data model?

  Learn about high-level data modeling, what a data model is and how business and IT can use logical data modeling to plan a data design with these best practices from a data modeling handbook and guide.Continue Reading

• Simple data mining examples and datasets

  See data mining examples, including examples of data mining algorithms and simple datasets, that will help you learn how data mining works and how companies can make data-related decisions based on set rules.Continue Reading

• What is a data rollup?

  Learn what a data rollup is and read about data rollup macro examples and case studies in this data mining tutorial from the book Data Mining: Know it All.Continue Reading

• EMC NetWorker backup best practices

  Brien Posey shares EMC NetWorker backup best practices and troubleshooting tips in this article on EMC NetWorker backup.Continue Reading

• IBM Tivoli Storage Manager backup software tips

  IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) has been a popular data backup software product for more than 15 years. Learn about TSM implementation best practices, and how to troubleshoot common Tivoli Storage Manager issues.Continue Reading

• Oracle backup and recovery best practices

  Backing up Oracle is one of the most important tasks a backup/storage administrator can do today. Learn about backup best practices with Recovery Manager and Automatic Storage Manager.Continue Reading

• Including employees in your disaster recovery plan

  To really ensure business continuity, organizations need to protect and support employees while continuing to manage the business. This tip examines key issues that are affecting employees in business continuity and disaster recovery situations.Continue Reading

• How to use SQL Developer to run SQL statements

  In this chapter, learn how to use SQL Developer to enter and execute SQL statements and scripts, work with a Snippets window, solve common syntax errors and more.Continue Reading

• Designing an MDM project plan

  Master data management (MDM) projects require enterprise buy-in and participation in order to be successful. In this chapter, learn how to identify the people in the organization that can benefit from MDM and how to assemble an MDM project team. ...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

• How to increase SGA_MAX_SIZE in Oracle

  How to increase SGA_MAX_SIZE in Oracle? I got the error "ORA-03113: end-of-file on communication channel" during startup.Continue Reading

• Types of DBAs

  DBAs can take on many different roles. This excerpt from the "Database administration: The complete guide to practices and procedures" takes a closer look at different types of DBAs.Continue Reading

• What is the difference between DB2 UDB and DB2 OS/390?

  Database expert Craig Mullins explains the differences between DB2 UDB and DB2 OS/390. He begins by clarifying that the two are comprised of completely different code bases.Continue Reading

• How to validate zip code, city, and state code

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