Database management

As the volume of business data has grown, database management has become vital to data optimization and security. Database management are processes that ensure proper application performance, avoid compliance risk and protect valuable business data. Read database management strategies to make sure data is controlled throughout its lifecycle, from creation to deletion.

July 20, 2022 20 Jul'22
Oracle Database Service for Azure connects Microsoft to OCI

Oracle and Microsoft are extending their partnership to enable Microsoft cloud users to directly provision and access Oracle Cloud Infrastructure database services.
July 14, 2022 14 Jul'22
StarRocks brings open source OLAP database to the cloud

The open source online analytical transaction processing DBaaS startup takes a different approach to accelerate queries as it moves to the cloud.
July 14, 2022 14 Jul'22
ScyllaDB V open source NoSQL database embraces WebAssembly

New release of the open source NoSQL database adds an optimized I/O scheduler to accelerate read/write operations and improve workload scalability.
July 12, 2022 12 Jul'22
SingleStore secures $116M in funding to fuel growth

The data management vendor has secured $278 million in financing since December 2020 and plans to use the new funds to fuel product development and expand marketing efforts.

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database administrator (DBA)

A database administrator (DBA) is the information technician responsible for directing or performing all activities related to maintaining a successful database environment. Continue Reading
database management system (DBMS)

A database management system (DBMS) is system software for creating and managing databases, allowing end users to create, protect, read, update and delete data in a database. Continue Reading
Cloud DBA: How cloud changes database administrator's role

Cloud databases change the duties and responsibilities of database administrators. Here's how the job of a cloud DBA differs from what an on-premises one does. Continue Reading

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What is a cloud database? An in-depth cloud DBMS guide

A cloud database is an organized and managed collection of data in an IT system that resides on a public, private or hybrid cloud computing platform. Continue Reading
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

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How to plan and manage a multi-cloud database environment

Deploying databases on different cloud platforms offers various benefits. Here's a set of 10 best practices for building a multi-cloud database architecture. Continue Reading
Managing databases in a hybrid cloud: 8 key considerations

To manage and monitor hybrid cloud database environments, consider business and application goals plus costs, latency, security, stability, simplicity, tools and technical skills. Continue Reading
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

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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