Evaluate

Evaluate

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

• Third-party database tools boast attractive alternatives

  For companies considering third-party database tools, this handbook provides expert advice on evaluating and deploying on-premises and cloud options from third parties. Continue Reading

• Database management tools from third parties make natives restless

  Third-party database performance tools offer attractive alternatives to management software from DBMS vendors, provided their capabilities include orchestration, governance and integration. Continue Reading

• Weighing the use of third-party database administration tools

  Database expert Chris Foot details the key reasons why DBAs should consider using third-party database administration to fill gaps left by the major database manufacturers. Continue Reading

• 10 Apache Kafka best practices for data management pros

  How can data management teams most effectively deploy and use Apache Kafka in data pipelines and streaming applications? Here are some key guidelines to follow. Continue Reading

• Data management roles: Data architect vs. data engineer, others

  Veteran data pro Michael Bowers differentiates between key data management positions, including their salaries and which ones can add the most business value. Continue Reading

• SQL Server in Azure database choices and what they offer users

  SQL Server databases can be moved to the Azure cloud in several different ways. Here's what you'll get from each of the options for migrating SQL Server to Azure.Continue Reading

• Key components of an effective data virtualization architecture

  Experts break down which elements -- both technical and nontechnical -- are most crucial to successfully deploying and managing a data virtualization architecture.Continue Reading

• Big data containers gain wider appeal in system deployments

  This handbook examines the use of Docker containers in Kubernetes clusters to run big data systems and offers insight on container deployment and management issues.Continue Reading

• Container technologies promise more agility for big data apps

  Along with the ability to provide greater agility and flexibility for big data applications, containers can play a role in IT strategy that drives real-time decision-making.Continue Reading

• Explore data integration products for your organization

  Browse through the current data integration products currently available to help you determine which tool best suits your organization's needs.Continue Reading

• A comparison of open source, real-time data streaming platforms

  With so many real-time data streaming tools, how do you know which is right for your organization? Experts compare Spark Streaming, Kafka Streams, Flink and others.Continue Reading

• Data virtualization tools promote anywhere, anytime data access

  This online handbook examines data virtualization software and how organizations are deploying and using the technology as part of their data integration processes.Continue Reading

• Data virtualization benefits seen in unified views, IT agility

  Through in-place integration, data virtualization platforms can provide wider access to data and simplify security and governance. But they come with some limitations.Continue Reading

• Data virtualization use cases cover more integration tasks

  In a Q&A, Gartner analyst Mark Beyer discusses user adoption of data virtualization software and the wider data integration uses that the technology is now handling.Continue Reading

• Microservices and big data start to get closer

  Microservices are riding a wave of user interest, leading to changes in IT operations. ThoughtWorks expert Zhamak Dehghani discusses what that means for big data.Continue Reading

• The evolution of the data preparation process and market

  Organizations have long struggled with inconsistent data and other issues. Expert Andy Hayler explores how that has led to the rise of the data preparation tools market.Continue Reading

• GDPR privacy concerns still brewing on law's first birthday

  The first year of the much-debated EU data protection rule was subdued. High-profile fines for privacy breaches have yet to come, but regulators are starting to take action.Continue Reading

• The main picks for Hadoop distributions on the market

  Check out the current top Hadoop distribution vendors in the market to help you determine which product is best for your company.Continue Reading

• Inside view of Tibco integration architecture planning

  Tibco's acquisitions of well-regarded, small software specialists such as SnappyData are part of a drive toward what it calls 'connected intelligence.' CTO Nelson Petracek provides background.Continue Reading

• Advice on enterprise data cleansing from an SAP VP

  SAP's Kristin McMahon details data cleansing best practices and explains why a good data cleanse needs continual communication, collaboration and oversight.Continue Reading

• Data modeling software tackles glut of new data sources

  Data modeling platforms are starting to incorporate features to automate data-handling processes, but IT must still address entity resolution, data normalization and governance.Continue Reading

• Find the best data integration tools for your organization

  Read analysis and comparisons of data integration tools to help you select the right platform from the leading commercial and open source products currently on the market.Continue Reading

• 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

• Investigate Hadoop distributions for your organization

  Hadoop distributions help organizations manage mass volumes of data. It is important to research options, features and vendors before you make a final buying decision.Continue Reading

• Navigate the data integration product buying process

  Companies require a data integration product to help manage the constant influx of data. This buyer's guide walks through all the cases to consider before buying one.Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Graph database use cases reveal relationships in data sets

  Graph databases specialize in mapping relationships in data sets, particularly complex ones. We explore how they work and the applications they're suited for.Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Open source database software finally gets down to business

  Once used primarily in web applications, open source databases are finding a place in more mission-critical business systems -- a development explored in this handbook.Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Four first steps for customer data management

  Forrester's Mike Gualtieri details how to develop a unified plan to manage customer data that gives business users what they need to manage CRM programs.Continue Reading

• Why Spark DataFrame, lazy evaluation models outpace MapReduce

  Learn how the Spark DataFrame execution plan works and why its lazy evaluation model helps the processing engine to avoid the performance issues inherent in Hadoop MapReduce.Continue Reading

• Starburst finds new worlds to conquer with SQL query engine

  Relational databases may have hit a wall of late, but the SQL query engine seems poised for wider growth. Starburst, a retro startup of sorts, is among those looking to take it wider still.Continue Reading

• GDPR compliance requirements drive new winds of data privacy

  Hello, GDPR. May 25 is the witching hour for enforcement of the EU's much-discussed GDPR compliance requirements -- and it's a harbinger of more changes to come.Continue Reading

• AP uses data.world platform to spread data journalism

  Data journalism reporters need tools that deliver quick context for stories on deadline. A data collaboration platform from data.world helps the Associated Press meet such needs.Continue Reading

• GPU databases bring greater parallelism to big data processing

  GPU databases offer a new way to process data. 451 Research analyst James Curtis discusses where they fit in big data applications, particularly for parallel processing.Continue Reading

• Data integrity protection spurs greater security spending

  As hacking, ransomware and malware attacks mount, companies place big data protection and integrity among the primary reasons for increased spending on security software.Continue Reading

• GDPR requirements put focus on data ethics, governance

  The General Data Protection Regulation makes privacy paramount and reinforces the practice of good data governance. Will a new focus on data ethics be an important side effect?Continue Reading

• U.S. data protection laws fall short in the age of big data

  Data breaches and a history of data abuse led the EU to adopt GDPR, but it might take massive scale data security crises for the U.S. to legislate similar data protection laws.Continue Reading

• Kubernetes gains momentum in big data implementation process

  Big data vendors and users are looking to Kubernetes-managed containers to help accelerate deployments and enable more flexible use of computing resources.Continue Reading

• NewSQL databases rise anew -- MemSQL, Spanner among contenders

  The NewSQL database was almost hidden when Hadoop and NoSQL arose. Now, as more big data teams move toward production uses, MemSQL, Cloud Spanner and similar products may get a second look.Continue Reading

• Quiz: What's your IQ on data lake implementation and management?

  A data lake can provide lots of analytics value to an organization. This quiz can tell you if you know what it takes to deploy and manage one; it also contains info to help boost your knowledge.Continue Reading

• Operational data store vs. data warehouse: How do they differ?

  Operational data stores and data warehouses both store operational data, but the similarities between them end there -- and they both have a role to play in analytics architectures.Continue Reading

• A look at the leading operational database management systems

  The market for operational DBMS products can be confusing, especially with so many choices. But knowing your application requirements can help point you in the right direction.Continue Reading

• Microsoft SQL Server 2016 relational DBMS overview

  Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for Windows comes in four editions, with updates that include a new stretch database feature, Polybase, dynamic data masking and more.Continue Reading

• Reltio master data management architecture rides graph analytics wave

  An onslaught of unstructured data, social and otherwise may change the nature of master data management platforms. Reltio Cloud may stand as an indicator.Continue Reading

• How to determine which data governance tool best meets your needs

  This buyer's guide provides insights to help you determine if your organization could benefit from data governance software and how to navigate the buying process.Continue Reading

• Examining the top data governance tools on the market

  Expert John Ladley examines the leading data governance software products, comparing and contrasting their features to help you determine which tool will best meet your needs.Continue Reading

• Alation Data Catalog helps provide collaborative data governance

  Alation Data Catalog provides business analysts and data stewards with search and discovery, governance and collaboration functionality, and automates many data governance tasks.Continue Reading

• What you should know about Collibra Data Governance Center

  Collibra Data Governance Center is a repository- and workflow-oriented data governance platform that also offers features for data management and data stewardship.Continue Reading

• How to narrow down your choices for buying a data governance tool

  Evaluating and selecting a data governance tool depends on not only features and functionality, but also how you will use the tool to add value to your organization.Continue Reading

• Exploring the features of Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c

  Cloud Control, a feature of Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c, can be used to monitor and manage databases, middleware, infrastructure and hardware running on-premises or in the cloud.Continue Reading

• Inside BMC's database performance tools for DB2 for z/OS

  BMC offers several tools to help DBAs manage and prevent critical performance issues in DB2 for z/OS, as well as monitoring options for other vital mainframe subsystems.Continue Reading

• Inside the SAP Data Services data integration tool

  SAP Data Services can be used alone or with other SAP products to provide data integration, transformation, data quality, data profiling and text data processing.Continue Reading

• An overview of the Pentaho Data Integration platform

  The Pentaho Data Integration platform enables organizations to integrate, blend, convert and transform data from any data source across their entire enterprise.Continue Reading

• Examining the functions and features of database performance tools

  To help you determine which tools your organization needs, it's important to review the primary features and functionality of the three database performance tools categories.Continue Reading

• Three indicators that could signal database performance issues

  Database performance monitoring and management tools can be used to mitigate issues and help organizations be more proactive, so they can avoid performance problems and outages.Continue Reading

• What you need to know about Oracle Data Integrator 12c

  Oracle Data Integrator 12c works with several other Oracle products to leverage the capabilities of RDBMSs for processing and transforming data.Continue Reading

• What you need to know about database performance software

  Database performance software identifies bottlenecks and points of contention, monitors workload and throughput, and manages system and DBMS resource usage.Continue Reading

• Inside the MapR Hadoop distribution for managing big data

  The MapR Hadoop distribution replaces HDFS with its proprietary file system, MapR-FS, which is designed to provide more efficient management of data, reliability and ease of use.Continue Reading

• What to know about the IBM Information Governance Catalog

  IBM's Information Governance Catalog provides organizations with a workflow-oriented data governance tool for organizing, managing and accessing their data assets.Continue Reading

• A buyer's guide to selecting the best data warehouse product

  With several deployment options and product choices, it's difficult to know where to start. This buyer's guide helps you choose the right data warehouse product for your company.Continue Reading

• Five factors to help select the right data warehouse product

  How big is your company, and what resources does it have? What are your performance needs? Answering these questions and others can help you select the right data warehouse platform.Continue Reading

• A look inside the SAP IQ column-oriented database

  The SAP IQ column-oriented database is designed for large data warehouses that require high scalability, rapid data loading and optimal query performance.Continue Reading

• Examining the Teradata Data Warehouse

  With both relational and columnar options, the Teradata Active Enterprise Data Warehouse gives companies an efficient, scalable appliance they can deploy in-house or in the cloud.Continue Reading

• Evaluating the key features of data warehouse platforms

  Choosing between the different types of data warehouse platforms can be simplified once you know which deployment option best meets your project requirements.Continue Reading

• What to expect from Oracle Exadata Database Machine

  Oracle Exadata Database Machine combines hardware and software to enable analytics, batch, reporting and other tasks to run simultaneously within and across databases.Continue Reading

• Examining the IBM PureData System for Analytics appliance

  Powered by Netezza technology, the IBM PureData System for Analytics data warehouse appliance enables users to execute complex queries and get results quickly.Continue Reading

• The benefits of deploying a data warehouse platform

  Big data may be all the rage, but data warehouse platforms are still being utilized by companies of all sizes. Expert Craig S. Mullins takes a look at the technology.Continue Reading

• Types of NoSQL databases and key criteria for choosing them

  In a book excerpt, consultant Dan Sullivan offers insights into how to select the right type of NoSQL database for the right application in your organization.Continue Reading

• SAP HANA in-memory DBMS overview

  SAP HANA is an in-memory DBMS and application platform designed to handle high transaction rates and complex queries using one data copy.Continue Reading

• Redis open source DBMS overview

  The Redis open source DBMS provides a highly scalable data store that can be shared by multiple processes, applications or servers.Continue Reading

• MySQL open source RDBMS overview

  Developers, database administrators and DevOps teams use MySQL open source RDBMS to more easily operate next-generation applications in the cloud.Continue Reading

• Which in-memory DBMS best fits your company's needs?

  Database expert Craig S. Mullins examines some top in-memory DBMS software offerings to help you determine which is the best fit for your organization.Continue Reading

• Oracle Database 12c relational database management system overview

  Oracle Database 12c delivers strong performance for mission-critical workloads, with features and functionality for diverse processing needs and requirements.Continue Reading

• Relational database design tips to boost performance

  As relational database management systems handle more and more data, a strategic approach to data modeling has become vital.Continue Reading