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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.
May 11, 2022 11 May'22
PingCap brings TiDB distributed SQL HTAP database to cloud

The TiDB Cloud provides a fully managed deployment of the open source TiDB database, which provides both analytical and transactional processing functionality.
May 10, 2022 10 May'22
Couchbase Server 7.1 advances enterprise NoSQL database

The database vendor is updating its namesake platform with an optimized storage engine and new integrations to connect data sources including cloud data lakes.
May 04, 2022 04 May'22
Starburst boosts data lake connections and fault tolerance

The data lake query vendor is bringing new features to its platform to optimize queries with the open source Trino query engine across multiple formats and sources.

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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
multidimensional database (MDB)

A multidimensional database (MDB) is a type of database that is optimized for data warehouse and online analytical processing (OLAP) applications. 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