Relational Databases

WHITE PAPER: Dynamic management views and functions were extraordinary additions to SQL 2005, and they have only improved in function and increased in number in SQL 2008. This white paper will explore a few of their capabilities and give examples as to how they can ease the workload of a database administrator.

Posted: 22 Sep 2009 | Published: 22 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses how you can leverage existing Abend-AID capabilities to simplify problem resolution even in these increasingly complex systems. Read this paper to learn more about diagnosing DB2 and WebSphere MQ problems with Compuware Abend-AID.

Posted: 04 Sep 2009 | Published: 04 Sep 2009

ANALYST REPORT: Conducted by the research firm ORC International, this study found that performing common database management tasks for Oracle Database 11g R2 took less time and fewer resources than performing the same tasks for DB2 Enterprise 9.7. Although funded by Oracle, the study was independently conducted by ORC.

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 | Published: 06 Sep 2011

CASE STUDY: Check out this case study to learn how beyond ease of use, a smaller physical footprint, and lower total cost of ownership – this health enterprise was able to reduce their backup window by 2 hours and achieve deduplication ratios of 24:1 on their data-dense, 13-terabyte Oracle database.

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 | Published: 24 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses storage technology trends and why IBM storage systems are the smart choice for Oracle customers. Read to learn more. 

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 | Published: 24 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: Desktop virtualization and cloud computing are two initiatives that are gaining popularity among the IT industry. This white paper highlights ways you can build a more stable, secure, and efficient computing environment around a virtual desktop infrastructure. Plus, learn how cloud and VDI work together to help you become an efficient business.

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 | Published: 17 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: This Hurwitz and Associates whitepaper shares the successes, challenges and future plans of three companies - Sogeti Group, Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), and Scotiabank.

Posted: 11 Sep 2009 | Published: 11 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: Reliability and availability, data protection, performance, and scalability are all essential characteristics of a database management system. This paper looks at each one of those characteristics in detail and offers an implementation guide for SMBs that require a highly reliable database environment.

Posted: 01 May 2010 | Published: 01 May 2010

WHITE PAPER: Against a backdrop of increased use of software that is generally more sophisticated, flexible, scalable and easy to use than it was 5 years ago, this research set out to explore the impact of having to maintain a plethora of different software solutions in today’s cash-strapped corporate environment.

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 | Published: 24 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: Exalogic is at the forefront of the industry-wide shift away from costly and inferior one-off platforms toward private clouds and Engineered Systems. For enterprises that want to get more for their IT investment than merely keeping the lights on, Exalogic is the only choice.

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 | Published: 05 Dec 2011