Bitpipe: Databases Research

What's Cool about Columns

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper will define what column-based relational databases do and how they do it, and where they have advantages (and disadvantages) compared to traditional approaches. This in turn will lead to a discussion of the sort of environments for which columns are best suited. Published by: ParAccel

Solution Brief: EVault Real-Time Protection

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

EVault Real-Time Protection is a data backup and recovery software solution that provides flexible protection of your mission-critical systems. The need for real-time protection exists in almost every business. Published by: i365, A Seagate Company

The ParAccel Analytic Database: A Technical Overview

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The ParAccel Analytic Database™ (PADB) is a new-generation relational database management system that combines leading-edge innovations with best practices to deliver the fastest, simplest, most cost-effective platform for analytic processing. This paper describes the high level architecture and key features of the PADB system. Published by: ParAccel

The Scalable Analytic Appliance: A Technical Overview

Mon, 18 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The Scalable Analytic Appliance (SAA), powered by ParAccel and EMC, is a tightly integrated analytic database appliance. It brings together the performance and price-performance advantages of the ParAccel Analytic Database™ (PADB) with the enterprise reliability and feature set common in today's midrange SAN storage systems. Published by: ParAccel

Data Base 101a - Thinking Just a Little Differently

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

A columnar data base is a data base arranged to optimize data analysis, but how? What is a columnar database really? This document presents the basic concepts of columnar databases in a straightforward manner so anyone who is involved with data, business or technical, can understand their purpose and application. Published by: ParAccel

PostgreSQL vs. MySQL - A Comparison of Enterprise Stability

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Many IT professionals generally recognize that PostgreSQL is better suited for enterprise database responsibilities than MySQL. In this paper you'll find an in-depth feature & performance comparison between the two. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

Sybase IQ: The Smart Approach to Analytics

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Sybase CTO Irfan Khan speaks about the features, the benefits, and the future of the world's leading column-based analytics server in this first-hand look at the latest release of Sybase IQ. Published by: Sybase, Inc.

Gaining the Performance Edge Using a Column-Oriented Database Management System

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As organizations continue to employ larger data warehouses, the need for performance will continue to outpace the capabilities of traditional relational databases. This paper explores the data explosion and why column-oriented database systems are able to provide the boost needed to gain the performance edge. Published by: Sybase, Inc.

Adaptive Server Enterprise version 15.0.3 Developer's Edition

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

ASE enables IT departments to improve service levels while reducing hardware footprints and associated costs. ASE on Linux makes better use of system resources than comparable systems and streamlines internal and external processes. Given the current economic environment, making the right database investment must include a focus on TCO. Published by: Sybase, Inc.

Make the Right Database Investment

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper compares the TCO of Oracle11g and Sybase ASE 15 databases, and demonstrates Sybase as the clear winner. Read this paper to learn why enterprises choose Sybase ASE on Linux for mission-critical applications that demand lightning-fast performance. Published by: Sybase, Inc.

Demystifying B2B Integration for Oracle E-Business Suite

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Podcast explores the key functional requirements for B2B integration and available implementation options for Oracle E-Business Suite. Published by: EXTOL International, Inc.

Navigating B2B Integration Options for Oracle E-Business Suite

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Webcast examines the main B2B integration options facing Oracle E-Business Suite users and explains how to maximize B2B effectiveness and flexibility. Published by: EXTOL International, Inc.

Data Privacy-- The Untold Story

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Check out this webcast to learn more about data privacy and how organizations can protect corporate and confidential data throughout the enterprise using IBM Optim as part of their overall integrated data management approach. Published by: IBM

DB2 9.7: Get the Inside Scoop

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

This Webcast explores the new features of IBM's DB2 9.7 that will save you time, improve performance and lower your management costs. Published by: International DB2 Users Group (IDUG)

Matching Data Deduplication Approaches to Workload Characteristics: The Quantum DXi7500

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This Technology Brief discusses different approaches to data deduplication in the market today along with the pros and cons of each, and then matches some of the most common backup problems to a recommended deduplication approach. The brief close with a spotlight on Quantum's DXi7500 enterprise disk backup and replication system Published by: Quantum Corporation

Competitive Analysis of Market Leaders in Data Modeling: PowerDesigner, ERwin and ER/Studio

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this paper to learn all the factors you need to consider when choosing a data modeling tool. You will learn about the different model types and how each tool measures up to the demanding needs of your company today and in the future. This paper will lay out all the information you need to make a clear decision on data modeling today. Published by: Sybase, Inc.

Anatomy of an Oracle E-Business Suite Archiving Project

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

Business-critical ERP applications, such as Oracle E-Business Suite, represent an ongoing corporate investment. Check out this white paper to see how the seven basic principles for managing enterprise application data can help your organization. Published by: IBM

Anatomy of a PeopleSoft Enterprise Archiving Project

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

Business-critical ERP applications, such as PeopleSoft Enterprise, represent an ongoing corporate investment. This white paper explains how the seven basic principles for managing enterprise application data can help your organization. Published by: IBM

Proven strategies for archiving complex relational data

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper explains how the IBM Optim Data Growth Solution provides proven technology and comprehensive capabilities that make archiving complex relational data both practical and desirable. Published by: IBM

IBM Optim Database Administrator

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Learn how IBM information management software can assist you in managing change in dynamic application and database environments. Published by: IBM

SUN REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE FOR ORACLE 11g GRID

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This document is intended for executives evaluating the use of a horizontally scalable grid for database application deployment, as well as project managers, system engineers, integration specialists, and other technical staff looking to design, implement, and tune database applications in a grid computing environment. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Inside SQL Server 2008: Exploring High Availability and Scalability Enhancements

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Microsoft is targeting close to zero downtime with SQL 2008 with availability and recovery features that only used to be available via third-party solutions. This white paper discusses the evolution of High-availability from SQL 2005 to SQL 2008, and the tools available to minimize downtime in the Enterprise. Published by: Global Knowledge

An Anatomy of a Web Hack: SQL Injection Explained

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Read this white paper to learn how a security appliance, along with better security practices, can fill the holes in your network security, provide for tailored web application-specific security and comprehensive protection against web-based threats. Published by: Breach Security

Enhancing Disk-to-Disk (D2D) Backup with Data Deduplication

Wed, 20 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Today's storage environments need a way to keep data intact without consuming corresponding disk storage. The FalconStor® File Interface Deduplication System provides the solution. Read on to discover the amazing benefits of this data deduplication solution. Published by: FalconStor Software

Presentation Transcript: Migrating Oracle to Postgres Plus Advanced Server

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

View this presentation transcript to explore popular Oracle compatibility strategies such as edge application deployments, special purpose databases for replication and reporting/business intelligence (BI) and full database migration. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

Manager's Guide to Oracle Cost Containment

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT

This Webcast explores a variety of cost containment strategies for IT, as well as potential risk and reward scenarios. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

A Manager's Guide to Oracle® Cost Containment

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The objective of this white paper is to provide an overview of the economics, strategies and best practice methodologies of Oracle database cost containment. It identifies popular Oracle cost containment strategies and provides helpful case studies that illustrate how Oracle costs are being managed in the field today. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

Embarcadero® DB Optimizer™

Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Poor performing SQL code is costly in terms of dollars and customer satisfaction. Discovering performance bottlenecks once they're in production is costly. Published by: Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.

Secure and Cost-Effective Data Transport- Presentation slides

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Do you know what data transport technology options are available in today's market? This paper will help you assess economic, operational, and security factors involved in selecting data transport technology and present Ethernet carrier services as an attractive data transport option. Published by: Thales

Practical Steps to Simplifying Oracle Security Patch Management and Maintaining a Healthy Security Posture

Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Webcast discusses how organizations can maintain the security posture of their Oracle database and effectively manage the critical patch update (CPU) process, and explores the configuration management features of My Oracle Support. Published by: Oracle Corporation

SmugMug Keynote at 2009 MySQL User Conference

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Please join Don MacAskill, founder and CEO of SmugMug, as he relates the "SmugMug tale." SmugMug is a premium photo and video sharing company. This video provides a business and architectural overview of the SmugMug company. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Sun and Wikimedia - Technology for creating a scalable architecture for rich media deployments

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

To address growth concerns, Wikimedia supplemented its existing Linux clusters with an affordable, high-performance, scalable solution based on Sun Fire™ X4150 and X4240 servers running Ubuntu Server, MySQL database, and Sun Fire X4540 servers running the Solaris™ 10 Operating System (Solaris OS) with the Solaris ZFS file system. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Sun and Infobright - Delivering high-performance data warehouse solutions that cost less to run

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Bringing together innovative software, server, and storage platforms, the Sun and Infobright solution provides an easy to manage, enterprise-class, highly scalable data warehouse with low total cost of ownership. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Backup and Recovery for Microsoft Exchange Server - Data Domain Deduplication Storage Best Practices Guide

Fri, 08 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In many companies, Microsoft Exchange is now commonly viewed as a mission-critical application. Protecting Exchange information is critical and backup is still the primary method used. This paper focuses on the traditional backup and recovery practices for Microsoft Exchange Server along with solutions from Data Domain. Published by: Data Domain

Leveraging Dell/EMC CX4 with Enterprise Flash Drives for Oracle Database Deployments

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper examines the performance considerations of placing Oracle Databases on enterprise flash drives versus conventional hard disk drives, as well as discusses the best practices for placing partial database contain-ers on flash drives. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Microsoft SQL Server in a VMware Environment on Dell PowerEdge Blades and Dell EqualLogic Storage

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper provides an overview for deploying SQL Server in a virtualized environment for VMware ESX 3.5 Update 4 (U4) running on the latest PowerEdge M610 and M710 blade servers and EqualLogic PS6000XV iSCSI storage arrays. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Benefits and Best Practices For Deploying SSDS In An OLTP Environment Using Dell Equallogic PS Series

Tue, 05 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Using Solid State Disks (SSDs) in enterprise storage arrays is one of today's hottest storage trends. This whitepaper discusses the best practices for deploying SSDs in an OLTP environment using Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Oracle Migration Technical Q&A

Mon, 04 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

View this Podcast to find out the most popular questions and answers around Oracle database migration strategies, including identification of candidate applications and databases, project planning, migration best practices and available migration technologies. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

DBAs, Developers and Analysts - Everyone Can Benefit from Toad for Oracle

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This technical brief explores the challenges of accessing and managing Oracle and non-Oracle data sources, then explains how Toad for Data Analysts provides the solution. Published by: Quest Software

Enhance SQL Reporting Services with Double-Take®

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper provides an overview of how Double-Take can greatly increase your production server's performance by offloading Microsoft SQL Reporting Services to a secondary server. Published by: Double-Take Software

Oracle Compatibility Developers Guide for Postgres Plus Advanced Server

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This guide describes the Oracle compatibility features of Postgres Plus Advanced Server. Oracle compatibility means that an application runs in an Oracle environment as well as in a Postgres Plus Advanced Server environment with minimal or no changes to the application code. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

Postgres Plus® Advanced Server

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Postgres Plus Advanced Server excels at a wide range of application types, including both OLTP and query-intensive applications. Built upon PostgreSQL the world's most advanced open source database, Advanced Server includes the high performance features of leading commercial databases. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

Customer Success Story: FTD Replicates Oracle to EnterpriseDB

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this customer success story to learn how Florists' Transworld Delivery (FTD), the world's leading provider of floral-related products and services, leveraged EnterpriseDB's Postgres Plus Advanced Server to overcome it's peak-time reporting overload challenges. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

Oracle Compatibility Developer's Guide for DBAs & Application Developers

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

This white paper examines how EnterpriseDB's Oracle compatibility makes it easy for enterprises with existing Oracle investments to enjoy the benefits and cost saving of an open source database. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

The Innovator's Dilemma for Analytic Database Systems

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper discusses the new wave of analytic DBMS (database management system) and how vendors like Vertica Systems are using virtualization to achieve whats most important for customers in their database's performance. Published by: Vertica Systems

Migrating Oracle to Postgres Plus Advanced Server

Thu, 07 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT

View this Webcast to explore popular Oracle compatibility strategies such as edge application deployments, special purpose databases for replication and reporting/business intelligence (BI) and full database migration. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

Operational Data Integration: A New Frontier for Data Management: TDWI Best Practices Report

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This report identifies best practices and common pitfalls involved in starting and sustaining a program for operational data integration. Along the way, we'll look at staffing and other organizational issues, as well as technical requirements and vendor products that apply to operational data integration projects. Published by: Informatica

Virtual Data Center E-Zine - Volume 9

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this month's issue of Virtual Data Center, learn how to reduce the number of physical servers even more by focusing on the process of virtual machine placement on host servers. Published by: Virtual Data Center E-Zine - Volume 9

Reaping the Rewards of a Comprehensive SAP Data Management Solution

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

More than ever, organizations are looking for ways to cut costs and maximize the use of every dollar. One way leading companies are doing this is by adopting smarter application data management solutions that proactively manage and optimize precious resources. Published by: Informatica, formerly Applimation

FalconStor Continuous Data Protector

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Enter the HP Solutions Demo portal for an interactive flash demo and overview on FalconStor CDP with HP Solutions. Published by: FalconStor Software

Online Backup SOLVES Data Protection Challenges

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Businesses are beginning to recognize that traditional backup solutions don't offer the consistency and reliability that enterprise-class online backup can. IT departments need to be able to exert complete control over corporate data and be able to back it up in a secure, central location with a vendor that has earned their complete trust. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Case Study: Helping AIC Cut Daily Backup Window While Saving Money & Staff Time

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this customer case study to see how Canadian mutual fund company AIC Ltd. leveraged Quantum's DXi™5500 disk backup solution featuring data deduplication and replication technology in order to drastically reduce backup time as well as cut storage costs and management. Published by: Quantum Corporation

Significant Savings in Challenging Times: Retiring Legacy Applications

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Find out how to effectively retire your legacy applications and enjoy lower total cost of ownership in this complimentary webinar from Informatica, formerly Applimation. Specifically, you'll garner knowledge on how to eliminate database costs, maximize data center space, reduce power costs, and more. Published by: Informatica, formerly Applimation

Improve Performance and Reduce Data Growth Costs by Archiving Business Applications

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Find out from the experts how effective application archiving enables your ERP production environment to keep pace with your increasing rate of business activity. Applimation, formerly Informatica, offers this informative webinar that will help you take steps that will save time, optimize your infrastructure costs and improve your bottom line. Published by: Informatica, formerly Applimation

Oracle Database for an Evolving World

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read about the latest Oracle Database 11g options and features designed to help your organization lower costs and risk. And hear from customers who are doing just that and getting ahead. Published by: Oracle Corporation

How to Create Smaller Copies of Production Databases while Maintaining Data Integrity

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this presentation, you'll learn how Informatica's, formerly Applimation's, data provisioning solutions can help you leverage higher quality data for improved productivity and shortened test and development cycles and create Smaller Copies of Production Databases while Maintaining Data Integrity. Published by: Informatica, formerly Applimation

Archiving Best Practices: 9 Steps to Successful Information Lifecycle Management

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Data growth is on the rise and organizations need an alternative to extra hardware to manage this growth. Data archiving provides highly effective Information Lifecycle management. Read this white paper for 9 steps to successfully implement an ILM solution. Published by: Informatica, formerly Applimation

Best Practices for Provisioning Databases for Test and Development

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Best practices and new technologies available for provisioning databases for test and development environments are outlined in this white paper. Using this as a guide, organizations can save time and resources, meet regulatory compliance standards, and streamline database provisioning processes for test and development environments. Published by: Informatica, formerly Applimation

Best Practices for Provisioning Test and Development Systems in an SAP Environment

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Best practices and new technologies for creating SAP test and development environments are detailed in this white paper. By following the practices outlined here, organizations can save time and resources and streamline data provisioning processes for non-production environments to achieve significant cost savings and better regulatory compliance. Published by: Informatica, formerly Applimation

Case Study: Real estate services firm leverages FalconStor solutions to ensure data availability and optimize support for clients and end users

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read the following case study to learn how real estate services firm CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) was able to utilize Falconstor solutions to simplify their storage infrastructure and prepare for future data growth while ensuring high availability of critical business applications. Published by: FalconStor Software

FalconStor Customer, Chris Watkis from Grey Healthcare Group, wins Best Practices in Storage Award

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Chris Watkis, IT Director of Grey Healthcare Group wins the Best Practices in Storage Award at the 2008 Tech Forum Conference. Grey Healthcare Group, one of the world's top five healthcare communications companies, leverages FalconStor VTL with Deduplication to improve backup and recovery performance, optimize their storage environment, and.. Published by: FalconStor Software

Force.com: Create and Run Any Application in the Cloud

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Cloud computing is changing the landscape of information technology in a profound way. Building and running business applications with traditional software has always been complex, slow, and expensive. By replacing locally managed stacks of networking, hardware, and software resources with an Internet-based utility, this model has changed how.. Published by: Salesforce.com

E-Guide: Eight Best Practices for Running Blackberry Enterprise Server on Lotus Notes Domino

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

These eight best practices and maintenance tips will keep BlackBerry Enterprise Server running properly in your Lotus Notes Domino environment. Published by: BlackBerry

Blackberry Enterprise Server for Microsoft Exhcnage - Service Pack: 6

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

BlackBerry® Enterprise Server version 4.1 SP6 supports HTML and rich-content email messages for BlackBerry devices that are running BlackBerry® Device Software version 4.5 or later. Published by: BlackBerry

Energy Efficient Data Center

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Learn how aGreen Data Center can improve your company's bottom line today. Published by: APC

Who Are My Best Customers?

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Who are my best customers? If you manage sales, marketing, or customer service, you want an answer to that. That's because implementing successful strategies for every customer segment is critical to increasing business profits. This paper describes just a few of the ways that you can use analytics to better understand your customers. Published by: SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

Mastering New Challenges in Text Analytics: Making Unstructured Data Ready for Predictive Analytics

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper briefly defines text analytics, describes various approaches to text analytics, and then focuses on the natural language processing techniques used by SPSS Inc.'s text analytics solutions. Published by: SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

How it is Used: Enterprise Open Source Data Integration

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

The results of the survey clearly show that open source data integration solutions are mature enough for mission-critical enterprise use in every arena. Published by: Talend

Practical Open Source Data Integration Case Studies & Implementation Examples

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This document presents a few selected case studies, illustrating real-life implementations of open source data integration and its associated benefits. Published by: Talend

Practical Open Source Data Integration Case Studies & Implementation Examples Volume 2

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This document presents a few selected case studies, illustrating real-life implementations of open source data integration and its associated benefits. Published by: Talend

Bloor InDetail: Talend Open Studio - an independent analyst review

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Talend is an open source provider of data integration products or, in traditional parlance, ETL (extract, transform and load), although the product also supports an ELT approach. Published by: Talend

Holistic and Efficient Protection for Oracle Databases with FalconStor CDP

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This white paper explains how FalconStor CDP delivers a comprehensive backup, restore, and recovery regime for Oracle that protects against soft and hard errors. Published by: FalconStor Software

Optimizing Oracle RMAN and ASM Environments with FalconStor VTL and Integrated Deduplication

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

FalconStor® Virtual Tape Library (VTL) with integrated Single Instance Repository deduplication technology offers advanced backup and global deduplication capabilities that support Oracle Recovery Manager and Automatic Storage Management. Published by: FalconStor Software

Replicate with Integrity: Protecting VMware Data to Ensure Fast Recovery, Business Continuity

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This document discusses how technologies from FalconStor Software and VMware work together to enable organizations to overcome the limitations and deliver application-consistent replication for automated DR in a virtual environment. Published by: FalconStor Software

Configuring Security in SQL Server

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This document focuses on each level of security, starting at the server level and working our way down to database objects such as Server Security, Database Security, Schema Security and Object Security. Published by: Global Knowledge

eGuide: Oracle Database 11g: 5 Essential Steps to Upgrade Success

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Upgrading to Oracle 11g, the latest Oracle database release, requires a commitment to planning and testing. Check out this eGuide to discover a step-by-step process for getting through the 11g upgrade. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Deduplication School: Reduce Storage Needs by Eliminating Redundant Data

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This presentation from leading industry expert W. Curtis Preston will go in-depth into the technology options available, as he shares his insights on deployments he's managed. Published by: Data Domain

Eliminating Database Downtime When Upgrading from Oracle 8i or 9i to 10g or 11g

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper presents a solution that tackles the challenge of upgrading or migrating an Oracle 8i or 9i database to Oracle 10g or 11g - without taking any database downtime. Key technology components used are GoldenGate Software's Transactional Data Management (TDM) software and Oracle's Cross Platform Transportable Tablespace feature. Published by: GoldenGate Software, Inc.

GoldenGate Software for Zero-Downtime Upgrades, Migrations, & Maintenance

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Check out this brochure to learn how GoldenGate Zero-Downtime Operations gives companies an exceptional solution for enabling uninterrupted business operations during necessary system upgrade, migration, and maintenance activities. Published by: GoldenGate Software, Inc.

Advanced Consulting Enterprises: Mapping Database Solutions to Your Needs

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Guardianship Program is involved in all decisions like paying bills, medical treatments, rent for each person in its system and to manage this they implemented an Oracle Database and Oracle Developer Tool. Published by: Oracle Corporation

ESG Lab Validation Report: Dell PowerVault DL2000 - Backup to Disk Appliance

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This report documents ESG Lab‘s testing of the Dell PowerVault DL2000 Powered by CommVault, which is a fully integrated backup to disk appliance that offers reliable data protection with file level data deduplication and fast, drill-down recovery. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Dell PowerVault DL2000: Powered by Symantec Backup Exec - ESG Lab Validation Report

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This ESG Lab Validation explores how the DL2000, pre-installed with Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 software, can be deployed to protect critical data in about 20 minutes. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Business Intelligence: Putting Information to Work

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Business intelligence (BI) can be considered critical to the very existence of most organisations. The purpose of this research was to explore whether and how companies are using BI to improve their businesses; to identify the obstacles they encounter in its use; and predict how BI will evolve in the next ten years. Published by: SAP America Inc

Achieving Compliant Manufacturing Excellence through Real-time Performance Management and Continuous Improvement

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Manufacturers are feeling new pressure on their operations from many directions. Dynamic market needs, increased compliance requirements, more distributed manufacturing operations, rapid product innovation, lean manufacturing, and the transition to new IT technology all manifest themselves on the plant floor and throughout the enterprise. Published by: SAP America Inc

Oracle's X Factor: HP Oracle Exadata Storage Server and the HP Oracle Database Machine

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This document includes some high-level facts about the products as announced, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) relationship between Oracle and HP, and early support site customer claims about beta testing results. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Best Practices for Migrating to Oracle® Exadata Storage Server

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper defines best practices for pre-migration, migration, and post migration from legacy storage to Oracle Exadata Storage Server. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Applied JSON: HTTP REST, Ajax Databases and Beyond

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This session looks at how we can use various open specifications built on JSON to standardize and automate this interaction. Published by: The Ajax Experience

A Framework for Assuring IT Service Quality and Performance

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

The goal of the white paper is to present a framework that IT organizations can customize for use in their environment and also the framework highlights that an IT organization must implement in order to continually improve its capabilities. Published by: CA

eGuide: Making IT Automation a Reality

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This expert E-Guide offers beginner tips and real-life examples for automation planning and deployment, you'll also learn proven techniques to avoid or resolve common pitfalls, so you can reap all of the perks of IT automation. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Real-time Shop Floor Integration, Simplified: The Right ERP System Can Make It Happen

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The key to achieving cost-effective savings in the supply chain is to exchange information accurately and quickly in real-time. Published by: IQMS

EMC Elevates IT Efficiency to New Heights with Advanced Customer Services

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read how Oracle's Advanced Customer Services has helped EMC integrate their numerous acquisitions and ensure that the technology decisions are based on strategic goals. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Q&A for Determining Whether Oracle Advanced Customer Services Is Right for You

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Oracle Advanced Customer Services can be a valuable investment. Read this whitepaper to assess the level of services offered and help determine if this investment can benefit your organization. Published by: Oracle Corporation

The Executive Guide to Business Analyst and Project Management Terminology

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this guide you will learn the most commonly used business analysis and project management terms and it helps you better communicate with business analysis and project management professionals. Published by: Global Knowledge

SQL Server 2008: What to Expect

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 has many great new features that will allow you to develop higher performing, more scalable next-generation applications using more than just relational data. Published by: Global Knowledge

User's Guide to Office 2007 - No Need to Wait, Deploy It Now

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

It seems we're always dragged kicking and screaming into the newest operating system, programs, or hardware systems. Office 2007 is quite an initial adjustment yet it is one the most functional products from Microsoft in a while. Published by: Global Knowledge

SharePoint Customization Best Practices

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper explores how to change some of the default user experiences by customizing elements of both the Look and Feel and the site Navigation. Many additional "out of the box" customization elements are available. Published by: Global Knowledge

Business Service Management: What It Is and Why You Should Care

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The purpose of this business training white paper is to explain what BSM is and what it isn't and it will also describe BSM benefits. Published by: Global Knowledge

TechReport: Leveraging Solid-State Technology (SSD) in the High Performance Storage Tier

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This SearchStorage Tech Report examines the use of solid-state drive (SSD) technology in the high-performance storage tier to help storage professionals understand and make better decisions regarding their storage infrastructure. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Oracle Real Application Clusters 11g

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper explains how Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) allows Oracle Database to run any packaged or custom application, unchanged across a set of clustered events. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle Real Application Testing - Business Agility through Superior Testing

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this paper to learn how Oracle Database 11g Real Application Testing (Oracle Real Application Testing) facilitates new technology adoption. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Reducing Downtime with Oracle Database 11g

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

View this brief webcast to see how IT stakeholders-- from CTOs to Project Managers to Senior DBAs-- rely on the Oracle architecture to provide proven high availability. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Real Application Testing with Oracle Database 11g

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

To help them stay ahead of the competition, agile businesses need to quickly adopt new technologies. Real Application Testing - with Oracle Database 11g - allows businesses to quickly do this while eliminating the risks associated with change. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Customers Discuss Oracle Database 11g

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Why are customers switching to Oracle Database 11g? Listen as customers from Mobiltel, Warner Music, 3n, and Dell discuss the features and improvements that made them switch. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Webcast: Oracle Database 11g: Real Application Testing

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

View this webcast to learn how Oracle Database 11g allows businesses to adopt new technologies quickly while minimizing risk. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle Data Guard 11g: The Next Era in Data Protection and Availability

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this paper to learn how Oracle Data Guard 11g redefines what users should expect from a disaster recovery solution. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Advanced Compression in Oracle Database 11g

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Businesses have more data to manage than ever before and they are also charged with keeping the costs of storage down. Oracle Database 11g introduces a comprehensive set of technologies to help address these challenges. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle Advanced Compression

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Oracle Database 11g introduces the Advanced Compression Option to help customers cope with data growth and storage, regulatory compliance, and application scalability and performance challenges. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Policy Reference Guide: Blackberry Enterprise Server

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Devices that are running the BlackBerry Application Suite can use all the IT policy rules that are associated with the supported features of the BlackBerry Application Suite. Published by: BlackBerry

Securing the Benefits of Virtualization

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Companies must secure virtual systems without sacrificing the main benefits of virtualization: flexibility, portability and dynamic resource allocation. Published by: Stonesoft Inc.

Ensuring Enterprise-Wide Compliance

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

A key element of any labor compliance program is improving the accuracy, auditability, and consistency of workforce management processes-employee forecasting and scheduling, time and attendance, and workforce reporting. Published by: Infor

Improving Quality of Service for Oracle Database with My Oracle Support

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Sean Bingham from Oracle Support, talks about how My Oracle Support, the next generation support platform, improves quality of service for Oracle Database deployments. Published by: Oracle Corporation

IT Briefing: De-dupe and Disk Backups - What You Need to Know before Taking the Plunge

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This document is based on a Data Domain/TechTarget webcast entitled "De-dupe and Disk Backups--What You Need to Know Before Taking the Plunge." Published by: Data Domain

VMWare and Server Online Backup for Cost-Effective Unparalleled Data Protection and Recovery

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper outlines the use of LiveVault and VMware to achieve excellent data protection by leveraging the benefits of each technology. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

IDC White Paper - Enterprise Data Protection Security Best Practices

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper highlights the ever-growing need for data protection security best practices for enterprise computers, it also discusses the data and information security issues associated with personal computers. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Forrester Research Oracle Database Security 11g: Data Masking Webcast

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this webcast, Forrester Research analyst Jonathan Penn explains the importance of using data masking products, such as Oracle Data Masking, to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive or regulated data. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Database Security for Database and Security Administrators Podcast

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this brief and informative podcast, Rich examines database security from the different perspectives of database administrators and security administrators. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle Database 11g Security with Forrester: Access Control Webcast

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this webcast, Forrester Research analyst Jonathan Penn explains the importance of implementing strong internal database controls. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Sharepoint E-zine Vol.4: Balancing SharePoint Governance

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

SharePoint has built-in features that allow site owners to create site maps without any custom coding at all. Published by: SearchWinIT

Getting the Most from System z: Redefining Mainframe Economics with the Specialty Engines

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

In the current market, insurers-and all companies, are looking for ways to cut costs and to be more efficient. This report is a high-level survey of some vendors that are known to be helping clients. Published by: DataDirect Shadow

Business Brief: Business Continuity - Are You Always Open for Business?

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Business continuity with low administration and maintenance costs... Can you make it happen? This brief explains how Oracle solutions for mid-sized organizations provides a secure, easily accessible, and always available information infrastructure. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle Database 11g: Real Application Testing & Manageability Overview

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to learn how the new Real Application Testing capabilities in the Oracle Database 11g allows database administrators to adapt to changes easily, lower their testing costs and reduce hardware and software investments. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Data Loss Prevention: Keeping Sensitive Data out of the Wrong Hands

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Data security breaches pose a serious threat. Companies need to reduce risks associated with exposing customer data, losing intellectual property, or violating compliance obligations. Learn more about DLP issues, strategies and solutions. Published by: Symantec Corporation

E-Guide: A Batch File to Back up All Active-State BlackBerry Databases

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This E-Guide, brought to you by SearchDomino and BlackBerry, will teach you how to create a LotusScript agent that will make a DOS batch file automatically back up all your active BlackBerry databases to a specified folder. Published by: BlackBerry

An In-Depth Look at Deduplication Technologies

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Deduplication can be a confusing topic. Several considerations come into play when organizations assess whether deduplication provides a good fit for their environment. Read this paper to determine if deduplication is right for you. Published by: Datalink

Oracle Database Vault

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Oracle Database Vault is the industry's leading database security solution for addressing regulatory compliance and concerns over the insider threat. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle Label Security for Privacy and Compliance

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Oracle Label Security helps organizations address security and compliance requirements using sensitivity labels such as "confidential" and "sensitive." Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle Database Security: Preventing Enterprise Data Leaks at the Source

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper discusses the growing internal threats to business information, the impact of government regulations on the protection of data and how enterprises must adopt database security best practices to prevent sensitive customer data. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle Audit Vault

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Oracle Audit Vault provides a powerful audit solution that helps simplify compliance reporting, detect threats with early alerting, lower the cost of compliance, and secure audit data. Published by: Oracle Corporation