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May 18, 2022 18 May'22
Apollo GraphQL creates supergraph for connected data service

Apollo is out with updates for its namesake GraphQL platform, including a new router technology and a data federation update to help organizations connect to data sources.
May 17, 2022 17 May'22
Percona Platform aims to boost open source database support

The open source database services provider is out with a new integrated offering that provides automated capabilities for organizations to manage and optimize database operations.
May 17, 2022 17 May'22
Imply raises $100M for analytics database technology

The lead vendor behind the open source Apache Druid database raises new money to help grow its go-to-market efforts and build out new technology as it heads toward a possible IPO.
May 11, 2022 11 May'22
Google introduces AlloyDB PostgreSQL-based cloud database

The tech giant is growing its cloud database portfolio with a new service that add analytics query acceleration to and boosts performance of the PostgreSQL database.

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6 key steps to develop a data governance strategy

Data governance shouldn't be built around technology, but the other way around. Existing infrastructure, executive support, data literacy, metrics and proper tools are essential. Continue Reading
7 best practices for successful data governance programs

A comprehensive, companywide data governance program strengthens data infrastructure, improves compliance initiatives, supports strategic intelligence and boosts customer loyalty. Continue Reading
operational data store (ODS)

An operational data store (ODS) is a type of database that's often used as an interim logical area for a data warehouse. Continue Reading

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5 challenges IT faces using open source data management

There are a variety of open source challenges for data management software, including lack of real-time BI access, miscalculating costs and underestimating the resources required. Continue Reading
The benefits and pitfalls of cloud-based data management systems

Learn the benefits of cloud-based data management systems, common pitfalls and strategies when considering varying data levels and industry needs. Continue Reading
Top open source database advantages for enterprises

Open source databases typically offer lower upfront costs and more community support and, in recent years, have offered strong competition to commercial database offerings. Continue Reading

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How to set up a MySQL database in Linux

Learn to prepare for a SQL-based Linux database, create a new database and create database users with permissions. This enables you to work with many other services. Continue Reading
NoSQL database types explained: Graph

NoSQL graph databases focus on the relationships between pieces of data. Two common frameworks bring different advantages and disadvantages over other NoSQL database types. Continue Reading
NoSQL database types explained: Key-value store

Learn about the benefits and detriments of utilizing a key-value store -- a simply designed NoSQL database that can potentially improve data processing speeds and scalability. Continue Reading

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hashing

Hashing is the process of transforming any given key or a string of characters into another value. Continue Reading
10 cloud database migration mistakes to avoid

Database expert Chris Foot lists the top 10 oversights IT teams commonly make when undertaking a cloud database migration and offers tips on how to avoid them. Continue Reading
Using a LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN in SQL

In this book excerpt, you'll learn LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN techniques and find various examples for creating SQL queries that incorporate OUTER JOINs. Continue Reading