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