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June 30, 2022
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Cloudera embraces Apache Iceberg as cloud data lake evolves
The Cloudera Data Platform now supports the open source cloud data lake table format as part of the continuing evolution of the broader Hadoop ecosystem.
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June 29, 2022
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New Collibra, Snowflake integration enhances data governance
The new tool aims to enable customers to quickly put protections on sensitive data without requiring them to write code so that business users can securely work with data.
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June 29, 2022
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DataStax extends Astra Streaming event data platform
The data platform vendor extended its Apache Pulsar-based Astra Streaming platform with support for more streaming protocols, including Kafka, JMS and RabbitMQ.
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June 29, 2022
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Jun'22
Yugabyte distributed SQL database adds migration service
The YugabyteDB 2.15 distributed SQL database update introduces a table group feature to accelerate and optimize performance for different database workloads.
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Data Definition Language (DDL)
Data Definition Language (DDL) is used to create and modify the structure of objects in a database using predefined commands and a specific syntax. Continue Reading
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DBMS keys: 8 types of keys defined
Here's a guide to primary, super, foreign and candidate keys, what they're used for in relational database management systems and the differences among them. Continue Reading
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data abstraction
Data abstraction is the reduction of a particular body of data to a simplified representation of the whole. 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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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