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Tutorial
03 Mar 2023
Reveal Windows file server permissions with PowerShell's help
An unauthorized permissions change on a file share could lock out other users. Learn how to automate a report that shows permissions on the server to find these problems fast. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jan 2022
'Building the Data Lakehouse' explores next-gen architecture
This book excerpt by 'father of the data warehouse' Bill Inmon and experts Mary Levins and Ranjeet Srivastava explores the latest methods for wrangling data into usable intel. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Nov 2021
Experts lay out data illiteracy's dangers, propose remedies
In this excerpt from their new book 'Data Literacy,' top data management experts Peter Aiken and Todd Harbour outline a new way to gauge data learnedness. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Jul 2021
Using Diskpart to create, delete, clean or extend disk partitions
The diskpart is one of the oldest tools in the Windows operating system that handles a wide range of disk management jobs, such as assigning drive letters and deleting partitions. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jul 2021
The value of PDF data extraction: Sifting for hidden data
During the process of data cleaning, there's a way to extract valuable hidden data. Learn how in this excerpt from 'Cleaning Data for Effective Data Science.' Continue Reading
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Tutorial
24 Jun 2021
Avoid data overflows with PowerShell Remove-Item
The cmdlet helps delete misplaced files and outdated documents, but you should tune the code to optimize execution and avoid errors when the work entails many files and folders. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jan 2021
Open source database comparison to choose the right tool
These are four of the most popular open source relational databases available to enterprises with a comparison chart to help you find the best option to fit your data. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Nov 2020
Why understanding data structures is so important to coders
Jay Wengrow talks about how his new book on data structures and algorithms and considerations for making your choices as efficient as possible. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jun 2020
Organization and automation ease data preparation process
By laying down proper groundwork and investing in automated checks, companies can ease the data preparation process and ensure they are getting the most out of their data. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Oct 2019
How enterprises navigate GDPR data management rules
For businesses that operate in the EU, complying with GDPR has to be a top priority. And in many, much of the compliance burden falls on the data management staff. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Oct 2019
Align business and IT drivers through data quality best practices
Information management consultants talk about the importance of aligning business and IT drivers for a holistic architectural approach to ensuring strong data quality. 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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Photo Story
16 Feb 2012
Top six data management software stories of 2011
From the rise of "big data" to office politics hampering MDM projects to Hewlett-Packard giving Neoview the ax, and more, there were plenty of notable data management stories in 2011. Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2011
Creating an enterprise data strategy: Manage your data as an asset
In a BeyeNetwork.com research report, TechTarget’s Wayne Eckerson details the key elements of an enterprise data strategy, starting with executive buy-in to the idea that data is a corporate asset. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
07 Dec 2010
'Leveraging Enterprise Data' Virtual Seminar
Listen at your convenience to an online event designed to equip BI and data management pros with new ideas and tactics for cost-effectively optimizing or expanding BI systems. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
16 Sep 2010
Data integration maturity levels and the future of data integration
Read about current data integration maturity levels, data integration trends, how data integration technologies have evolved and the future of the data integration market. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Feb 2010
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
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Feature
04 Feb 2010
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
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Podcast
14 Dec 2009
Tips for a master data management (MDM) requirements gathering process
Embarking on a master data management (MDM) project? Get an expert's tips for the MDM requirements gathering process and ensure MDM implementation success. Continue Reading
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Answer
15 Sep 2009
Is it better to have a centralized or decentralized master data structure?
Should your master data be centralized or decentralized? Get an expert's take, plus find out how different MDM architecture styles affect your master data and MDM hub. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jul 2009
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
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Feature
21 May 2009
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
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Feature
20 May 2009
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
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Quiz
23 Jul 2008
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance quiz: Are you SOX savvy?
Test your knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance concepts and software by taking a SOX quiz. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Mar 2008
IT project management: The cost estimating process
Learn about the cost estimating process in IT project management by reading examples and definitions of cost estimation terms, in this free chapter download. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jan 2008
Personal information management: History and details
Learn about personal information management and why managing personal information is especially important in today's data inundated world. Continue Reading
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Quiz
18 Dec 2007
Enterprise data integration quiz
Take this enterprise data integration quiz to test your knowledge of data integration terms, trends and technologies. Continue Reading
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Quiz
12 Oct 2007
Data quality and governance management quiz
Test your knowledge of data quality and data governance management concepts, trends and vendor news in this short quiz. When you are done, check your answers and read detailed explanations for each response. Continue Reading
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