Choose between paid and open-source software

The choice between paid and open-source software tools can be a confusing one for decision makers. The promise of obtaining software that can reduce costs while providing the same level of functionality can be alluring. There are few software procurement professionals...

Learn about the top 5 data architecture challenges

Data architects face many challenges on a day-to-day basis. Models and associated metadata are the only means by which you can understand and manage complex data environments. Without comprehension, it is impossible to manage data quality. A well-defined data...

Design data-intensive cloud native applications

The cloud is transforming the way modern-day applications are being designed. Data is at the center of multiple challenges while architecting solutions in the cloud. With technology changing fast, there are new possibilities for processing data. Cloud native combines...

Object Optimization in Oracle with Precise

Object Optimization in Oracle with Precise

Overview Historically problems with application and database performance have often been addressed by upgrading hardware or database or even both.  Adding faster CPUs and more memory could be seen as an easy fix and the database optimizer from each vendor has...

Keep SQL Server running smoothly – also for Always On

Successful organizations realize the importance of investing in high availability to reduce the impact of downtime when a disaster happens. SQL Server provides Always On Availability Groups to automatically and manually failover a group of databases as a single unit...

10 Uses of a Data Model You May Not Have Thought About

10 Uses of a Data Model You May Not Have Thought About

In the previous tip we introduced the PowerShell “SmbShare” module which comes with Windows and enables you to manage file shares. We looked at the “SmbShare” noun which represents local folders that you share on a network. Today we’re looking at the “SbmMapping”...

IDERA – DBTA’s 2022 Trend Setting Products

IDERA – DBTA’s 2022 Trend Setting Products

We are excited to announce that the IDERA portfolio of database tools has been identified as a 2022 Trend Setting Products by Database Trends and Applications.  From their executive team, “The world is changing rapidly, and so are enterprise data...

The Benefits of Database Monitoring Tools

The Benefits of Database Monitoring Tools

Database monitoring tools benefit data-driven organizations that rely on the effective use of their data resources. A comprehensive monitoring platform enables database administrators (DBAs) to understand how their systems are operating and identify issues...

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