Data Management
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Tip
09 Oct 2026
How to evaluate the leading data fabric tools and platforms
AI has increased the importance of connecting distributed data. Data leaders should evaluate whether these data fabric vendors offer reliable access while maintaining control. Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2026
Security, cost benefits drive the rise of bringing AI to data
Natively integrating models where data lives has proven safer, more cost efficient and effective than porting data into LLMs when building agents and other AI tools. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Apr 2019
SQL Server performance tuning best practices for DBAs
Tuning database performance is a complex process, but consultant Joey D'Antoni details a list of SQL Server performance tuning best practices that can make it easier. Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2019
Google takes a run at enterprise cloud data management
New Google Cloud boss Thomas Kurian is putting databases and data management at the forefront at Google. The vendor has forged key data deals, showing a more mature Google Cloud. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Apr 2019
4 factors to consider in a Hadoop distributions comparison
Examine the key characteristics necessary to evaluate in a Hadoop distribution comparison, focusing on enterprise features, subscription options and deployment models. Continue Reading
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News
15 Apr 2019
Kafka at center of new event processing infrastructure
Events are as important as data in emerging applications underlying many e-commerce efforts. Streams of events tell a company what motivates customers to use online products. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Apr 2019
Pros and cons of using SQL Server audit triggers for DBAs
Using triggers to capture audit information in SQL Server can be instrumental in keeping track of database use and changes. But they aren't a perfect fit for all cases. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2019
USAA adds data engineering skills to speed data science work
When the United Services Automobile Association's data science team wasn't getting data in the right format, the team lead realized the USAA needed more data engineers. Continue Reading
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Answer
05 Apr 2019
What is the difference between a database engineer, architect and administrator?
Expert Michael Hillenbrand explains the difference between a database engineer, a database architect and a database administrator. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Apr 2019
How data staging helped Walgreens transform its supply chain
Walgreens built a centralized data warehouse to give supply chain partners a better view into its data -- but analytics were slow. That's where a data staging tier came in. Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2019
Tools manage performance for big data cloud applications
Tools such as Unravel and Pepperdata offer a way to measure performance of big data cloud applications, which may aid companies with on-premises configuration issues. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Apr 2019
Evaluate the features of data integration tools and software
Before you evaluate and select data integration tools and software, assess which must-have, should-have and nice-to-have features match your organization's needs. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Apr 2019
Data integration platforms take users beyond ETL software
Discover how commercial data integration platforms help organizations manage and simplify the process of combining and sharing their increasing volumes of data. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Mar 2019
5 things to know about deploying big data systems in data containers
Planning for security and container APIs, and watching out for infrastructure sprawls are some issues to be aware of before deploying big data in containers. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Mar 2019
Google Cloud Spanner overview: 4 features to consider
Cloud Spanner's ability to offer data consistency and horizontal scalability has helped the relational database service gain traction. Learn more about its architecture. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2019
How to resolve and avoid deadlocks in SQL Server databases
Deadlocks are a real hindrance to SQL Server users, but database administrators can avoid them by taking steps to limit them and stop them from recurring. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2019
Facebook alumni forge own paths to big data analytics tools
Startups Interana and Rockset differ in their approaches to providing new query capabilities on fast-arriving big data. Both are led by technologists who started at Facebook. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2019
Building a business glossary enhances data governance
Experts say data professionals should work to create a common vocabulary in organizations to help boost data governance and compliance with laws like GDPR. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Mar 2019
Why data silos matter: Settling ownership of data issues
Data management is often still seen as an IT task, but that can lead to data silos. Find out why the business should be in charge of its data as part of a governance process. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2019
Machine learning approaches gain critical mass for data pros
Machine learning will bring change to analytics and data management, said data luminary Michael Stonebraker. Others agree managing such change will take special effort. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2019
Big data management practices gain attention amid risks
Many data professionals have yet to solidify traditional data management practices, but they have a new set of challenges to overcome to ensure data privacy and avoid misuse. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Mar 2019
object-oriented database management system (OODBMS)
An object-oriented database management system (OODBMS), sometimes shortened to ODBMS for object database management system, is a database management system (DBMS) that supports the modelling and creation of data as objects. Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2019
Aerospike database garners Spark, Kafka connectors
Apache Kafka and Apache Spark connectors ease use of the Aerospike NoSQL data store in high-speed applications such as analytics that are becoming more broadly supported. Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2019
Data catalog software takes on data lakes, privacy laws
Data catalogs form a hub for managing enterprise data. New products focus on machine learning and AI add-ons that help automate aspects of data governance. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Mar 2019
Augmented data management draws more enterprise interest
With AI and machine learning, organizations are starting to augment their data management. This is changing the way enterprise users capture, govern and integrate data. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2019
How to navigate the challenges of the data modeling process
Data modeling and curation can help businesses more efficiently use data they've collected. There are challenges, however -- beginning with ensuring data quality. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2019
8 tips to improve the data curation process
A data curation and modeling strategy can ensure accuracy and enhance governance. Experts offer eight best practices for curating data. First, start at the source. Continue Reading
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Reference
27 Feb 2019
states of digital data
A state of digital data is a way to describe the current functionality of a data file. There are three major states of data: data at rest, data in motion and data in use. Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2019
Hazelcast grid tunes for data scalability tradeoffs
An in-memory data grid (IMDG) from Hazelcast lets designers tune subsystems to support consistency over availability, or the reverse, depending on what designers want. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Feb 2019
Explore Hadoop distributions to manage big data
Discover the uses of Hadoop distributions and the first steps in evaluating these products, as well as how the merger of rivals Cloudera and Hortonworks affects the market. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Feb 2019
DataOps is more than DevOps for data, Delphix CTO says
Data operations is young compared to DevOps, but it is increasingly used as part of projects that put data at the center of development. Here, Delphix CTO Eric Schrock makes observations about the trend. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Feb 2019
SQL Server auditing best practices: 3 key questions for DBAs
Acing a SQL Server database audit starts with careful monitoring of how sensitive data is accessed and used so you can answer the top questions that auditors ask. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2019
Click-to-launch tools pull apps through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure marketplace
Oracle has made it easier for customers to choose and launch third-party software onto its cloud. Now, the question is whether more businesses will follow. Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2019
Originators form group to boost Presto SQL query engine
The Presto engine arose as an alternative to Hive for big data queries. Now, the Presto Software Foundation has formed to promote the SQL query software's virtues. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Feb 2019
5 best practices for managing real-time data integration
Real-time data integration isn't like traditional data integration -- "it's moving, it's dirty and it's temporal," cautions one data pro. Experts offer up some best practices. Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2019
Web integration platform eases way to machine learning models
StoryFit data scientists employ machine learning algorithms to gauge film script scenarios' prospects. They use Import.io tools to make data preparation easier. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
Open source cloud databases battle software 'strip mining'
Cloud giants like AWS have adopted open source databases, causing Confluent, MongoDB and others to guard their assets the best way they know how: licensing. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
Cloud data management, security top of mind for government
Federal government data officers grapple with cloud data management, weighing lower cost and efficiencies against security threats and vendor lock-in. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Feb 2019
Cloud data warehouse makes inroads as users spurn admin tasks
Overlooked in the run-up to Hadoop, data warehouses have found new life off premises. Cloud-based data warehouses find favor with teams that want to reduce warehouse administration. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Feb 2019
5 trends for SQL Server environments as SQL Server 2019 looms
SQL Server is undergoing new changes, as Microsoft prepares to release the 2019 version of the database software. Other changes are also on tap for SQL Server users. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2019
5 data management infrastructure technologies to evaluate
It's the start of a new year -- is your organization ready to face the data management challenges ahead? Here are five technologies to consider adopting. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2019
Advantages of graph databases: Easier data modeling, analytics
Graph databases are finding a place in analytics applications at organizations that need to be able to map and understand the connections in large and varied data sets. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2019
New Teradata CEO pursues cloud-based architecture
Cloud architecture, analytics and AI data processing are top innovation priorities for new Teradata CEO Oliver Ratzesberger. He talks about his goals in this Q&A. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2019
Data.gov shutdown shows limits of open data
The Data.gov shutdown shows that, as open data can be turned off, data professionals may need to consider alternative sources for the kinds of data the government offers. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2019
Cloudera and Hortonworks combo to push CDP, machine learning
Two wunderkinds of Hadoop have formalized their merger. Cloudera and Hortonworks say they will place special focus on AI as they chart the stand-alone vendor's future. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2019
IBM Weather Channel location data use spurs privacy concerns
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty pushed real-time weather data mining for travel and other uses, even as the Los Angeles city attorney is suing IBM's Weather Company unit over its sharing of location data with business partners. Continue Reading
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News
28 Dec 2018
Data management trends for 2019: Governance, DataOps, cloud
Better data governance, increased cloud use and wider DataOps adoption head the list of trends for data management teams to plan for in 2019, IT analysts say. Continue Reading
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Podcast
19 Dec 2018
Open source support was central to 2018 data deals
Mergers and acquisitions unsettled the big data status quo in 2018. Open source support made these couplings a bit different than those of the past, Talking Data podcasters said. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2018
Datawatch Swarm on path to combine data prep, analytics
Datawatch plans to add analytics and data visualization tools to its Swarm data preparation platform, starting with integration capabilities in a Swarm 2.2 release. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Dec 2018
SQL Server 2019 improves Linux, container support
The SQL Server 2019 release includes new big data integration features, a collection of database engine enhancements and improved Linux and container support. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2018
Data companies vie to fill spots in AWS cloud data lineup
Third-party vendors that offer data platforms to AWS users tout hedges against cloud lock-in. But they must both compete and collaborate with the cloud leader. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Dec 2018
FaunaDB distributed cloud database hunts transactional NoSQL
Startup Fauna has built a "relational NoSQL" database for distributed transaction processing. Data consistency and speedy builds attracted early user ShiftX. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Nov 2018
Don't let blockchain complexity bog down business applications
Enterprise blockchain applications that run in a controlled environment don't require some of the components of cryptocurrency networks, explains expert David Teich. Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2018
Amazon Timestream, QLDB aim to grab more DBMS users for AWS
Built-for-purpose databases target general ones, especially in the cloud. At re:Invent 2018, AWS added time-series and transaction ledger databases to expand its line. Continue Reading
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Podcast
27 Nov 2018
Microsoft Azure SQL Database and Oracle 19c start to rev
A new Microsoft Azure SQL Database Managed Instance service seeks to span the gap between cloud and on-premises systems. Meanwhile, Oracle also has cloud plans of the data kind. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Nov 2018
Trifacta data prep tool helps blend disparate data sources
Handling diverse data sources usually consumes precious developer time. That led healthcare CRM company SymphonyRM to hand the data prep task to business analysts. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Nov 2018
How data duplication in healthcare is diagnosed
Electronic health record systems have helped reduce duplicate patient data in hospitals -- but they haven't cured the problem. Find out how organizations are addressing the issue. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Nov 2018
5 FAQs on SQL Server containers and how to manage them
Running SQL Server in containers creates new challenges for database administrators. The answers to these questions can guide you through some of them. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Nov 2018
The Power BI-PowerShell cmdlet cheat sheet
DBAs can manage Power BI data sets, workspaces and reports with PowerShell. Using the two tools together makes for a more efficient and effective workflow. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Nov 2018
Azure Data Studio (formerly SQL Operations Studio)
Azure Data Studio is a Microsoft tool, originally named SQL Operations Studio, for managing SQL Server databases and cloud-based Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Data Warehouse systems. Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2018
IBM-Red Hat deal highlights changes due in data processing
The IBM acquisition of Red Hat marks a watershed in computer architecture. The duo says it can rebuild data applications in new ways. This news analysis explores what's coming. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Oct 2018
The most useful new features in Microsoft SQL Server 2019
SQL Server 2019 includes welcome new features, particularly updates to its indexing and high availability capabilities and added SQL Server on Linux functionality. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Oct 2018
How to build a master data index: Static vs. dynamic indexing
Expert David Loshin explores the differences between static and dynamic indexing in master data management systems, and which queries each approach can support. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Oct 2018
How deterministic and probabilistic matching work
Expert David Loshin explores the benefits and challenges of the two classes of record matching in master data management systems: deterministic matching vs. probabilistic matching. Continue Reading
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Quiz
30 Oct 2018
SQL vs. NoSQL: What do you know about the database designs?
The decision to use a SQL database or a NoSQL database can be made wisely only if the ins and outs of both are understood. See how well you know the database architectures. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Oct 2018
Neo4j graph database targets AI use cases, performance
The Neo4j graph database is poised for use in AI applications, in which understanding data can stymie efforts. Recent updates target AI needs and performance issues. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Oct 2018
11 features to look for in data quality management tools
As the need for quality data has increased, so have the capabilities of data quality tools. Learn how collaboration, data lineage and other features enable data quality. Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2018
MarkLogic Data Hub Service aims to ease cloud use of NoSQL DBMS
MarkLogic rolled out a cloud-service version of its NoSQL database management system, a move designed to make the technology more cost-effective for cloud users. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Oct 2018
Cloud buoys data microservices -- for on-premises systems, too
Data in a microservices architecture is percolating anew. This news analysis looks at IBM Cloud Private for Data and other means to harmonize data in public and private locations. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2018
Cloudera-Hortonworks merger narrows Hadoop users' options
Hadoop users will have fewer choices as big data rivals Cloudera and Hortonworks unite. But the new company may be more competitive with AWS and Google. Continue Reading
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Podcast
27 Sep 2018
Big data platform broadens place in analytics architecture
Big data platforms stumbled a bit getting out of the prototyping stage. But a view from the Strata Data Conference in New York sees broader use in the offing. Continue Reading
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Answer
27 Sep 2018
What is an enterprise data strategy?
Defining a data strategy can help focus an organization's data management initiatives -- but it isn't the same as data governance. Expert Anne Marie Smith explains why. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Sep 2018
The gradual evolution of master data management software
Master data management began with a bang, then hit roadblocks due to complexity. Now, MDM is shifting toward more pragmatic projects tied to data governance. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Sep 2018
Mining equipment maker uses BI on Hadoop to dig for data
BI on Hadoop is still new, but moving BI to data is trending. A data scientist working with IoT data at Komatsu sees the importance of getting big data to the right people. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Sep 2018
5 trends driving the big data evolution
The speedy evolution of big data technologies is connected to five trends, including practical applications of machine learning and cheap, abundantly available compute resources. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Sep 2018
4 strategies to beat the SQL Server 2008 support cutoff
The looming end of SQL Server 2008 extended support should spur database teams into action. Consider these four options to extend security updates or migrate your aging SQL Server systems. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2018
Containers key for Hortonworks alliance on big data hybrid
Hortonworks is joining with Red Hat and IBM to work together on a hybrid big data architecture format that will run using containers both in the cloud and on premises. Continue Reading
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Answer
12 Sep 2018
What is the best structure for data governance programs?
The optimal approach to a data governance framework includes a program team, a data governance council and stewards. Expert Anne Marie Smith explains what role each group plays. Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2018
Big data tooling rolls with the changing seas of analytics
Hadoop data tooling is expanding. A view holds that Hadoop is moving from alternate data warehousing to a full-fledged big data analytics offering. Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2018
Graph processing gives credit analysis firms an edge
A graph database startup's parallel loading, processing and querying combine to deliver real-time data for fintech firms that offer fast credit evaluations online. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Aug 2018
SQL Server high availability best practices in the cloud
The cloud isn't immune to system failures. You can increase database uptime and prevent data losses with these high availability best practices for SQL Server in the cloud. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 Aug 2018
5 to-dos for your GDPR compliance checklist
It's never too late to fine-tune your GDPR strategy. Expert Anne Marie Smith suggests a current state analysis of your PII protections, drafting a data privacy policy and more. Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2018
Chief data officer skills tested by AI tech blitz
A reporter's notebook from a recent MIT symposium provides insights on chief data officer needs, as the AI wave starts to hit CDOs and affects them more than most other tech trends. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Aug 2018
Open source RDBMS uses spurred by lower costs, cloud options
Open source technologies have become more capable alternatives to mainstream relational databases for cost-conscious users -- and the cloud makes them more accessible. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Aug 2018
2 ways to attach SQL Server database files to Linux containers
SQL Server files can be stored outside of Docker containers in host directories or volumes. Here's how to set up SQL Server on Linux databases and attach them to containers. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Aug 2018
Why data quality tools matter in today's organizations
Data is everywhere -- but is it good? Data quality tools could answer that question and help save time and money. So why don't more organizations use the technology? Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Aug 2018
GDPR checklist items data managers might have overlooked
Now that the General Data Protection Regulation has been implemented, it's a good time for organizations to make sure they haven't missed any GDPR best practices. Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2018
Confluent Platform 5.0 aims to mainstream Kafka streaming
Confluent Platform updates seek to bring data streaming with Apache Kafka to a wider audience. A new GUI and user-defined functions are part of the 5.0 release. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Aug 2018
Open source DBMS software gains foothold in enterprise IT
Open source databases are increasingly making their way into corporate IT environments, says Gartner analyst Merv Adrian in a Q&A. But some care is required. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jul 2018
How to manage data and the GDPR right to be forgotten
The General Data Protection Regulation requires organizations to delete personally identifiable information if customers ask -- which can be a challenge. Experts offer four tips. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jul 2018
How to attach databases to custom SQL Server containers
Deploying SQL Server in Docker containers for production applications typically requires custom containers. Here are guidelines on how to attach databases to them. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
Focus, scope and spotting opportunity are key to role of CDO
Chief data officers and experts see the CDO role as changing to a more strategic orientation -- especially finding key opportunities in vast troves of data. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jul 2018
Good data quality for machine learning is an analytics must
As companies add machine learning applications, they need to really understand -- and be able to improve -- their data. That's where data quality initiatives come in. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jul 2018
Six sample databases for SQL Server and how to find them
SQL Server sample databases are useful for test and dev, but they can be difficult to parse. Use this SQL database sample overview to decide which to use and how to access them. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2018
Chief data officer role: Searching for consensus
The chief data officer role is about many things -- regulations, innovation, AI and more. Consultant Randy Bean discussed the matter ahead of an MIT symposium on the topic. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jul 2018
A quick tutorial on SQL Server maintenance plans
SQL Server maintenance plans get a bad rap, but for DBAs who need a simple way to maintain databases, Microsoft's built-in tools are a good place to start. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jul 2018
How graph data modeling can help evaluate database tools
Mapping data to a graph model can be challenging, but these steps can help you create prototype applications -- which then can aid in evaluating graph databases. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2018
eHarmony hooks up with Redis NoSQL database for hot storage
The Redis key-value store finds use in a system to match would-be romantic partners on dating site eHarmony, which employs a variety of NoSQL databases to make love click online. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jul 2018
When to choose an S3 big data environment over HDFS storage
Selecting a storage service for big data in the cloud can be challenging. Expert David Loshin explains usage patterns that could lead organizations to Amazon Simple Storage Service. Continue Reading
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Podcast
02 Jul 2018
Hadoop data governance services surface in wake of GDPR
GDPR influence is touching a Hadoop big data world that was immune to many privacy considerations until now. This podcast features the rise of Hadoop data governance for data lakes. Continue Reading
