Database Performance Management Research
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Virtual Data Center E-Zine Volume 32: Public vs. Private: Comparing Cloud Architectures
Sponsored by: TechTarget Data CenterBefore committing to a public or private cloud architecture, evaluate the benefits and especially the tradeoffs associated with each. Also in this issue, determine what needs are most important when planning your virtual applications, and find out how to monitor the performance of applications in the cloud.
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Cost/Benefit Case for IBM: Comparing Costs and Capabilities with Oracle Database 11g
Sponsored by: IBMThis report compares the costs and compression, automation, workload management, and optimization capabilities of DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition (AESE) versus Oracle Database 11g. It also emphasizes the importance of performance management tooling as a means of lowering total cost of ownership (TCO).
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An InDetail Report by Bloor Research Sybase IQ 15.4
Sponsored by: Sybase, an SAP companyThis research report details the most recent versions and developments surrounding Sybase IQ and offers key findings for which prospective users should be aware. It also delves into the details of its latest release, version 15.4, including its architecture, query performance, indexes, in-database analytics and more.
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DB2 10 for z/OS: The Smarter Faster Way to Upgrade
Sponsored by: IBMWith support for IBM DB2 for z/OS Version 8 retiring in April 2012, customers will have the option to skip a level and upgrade straight to DB2 10. This e-book is designed to help customers decide whether they are a good candidate to make this leap and provides best practices for planning an effective migration strategy.
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E-Guide: SQL Server Denali
Sponsored by: Dell and Microsoft SQLRead this white paper to discover product features and expert advice on whether to upgrade to the newest versions of SQL Server: 2008 R2 and Denali.
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E-Guide: SQL Server virtualization, hardware tips and trends
Sponsored by: DELL TECHNOLOGIES AND MICROSOFTWhen it comes to SQL Server virtualization, there are a few pitfalls lurking among the undeniable benefits, including hardware considerations specific to a virtualized SQL environment. Read this e-guide to learn expert tips for ensuring a successful SQL Server virtualization initiative.
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E-Guide: Selecting Server Hardware for SQL
Sponsored by: Dell and Microsoft SQLRead this expert e-guide to discover the hottest in high-performance SQL Server hardware, including a new breed of technologies that can provide multiprocessor power to SQL Server on multiple hosts. Find tips and best practices for choosing server hardware for both virtual and non-virtual SQL environments.
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Presentation Transcript: Make Your BI Solution Faster and Easier to Use
Sponsored by: Actian CorporationDon’t let your business intelligence (BI) system slow down your return on investment (ROI) or decrease the value of your information. Read this presentation transcript now to learn about a new system that will accelerate your BI processing.
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IBM Data Studio - Available at no charge
Sponsored by: IBMIBM Data Studio provides an integrated, modular environment for productive administration of DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows, and collaborative database development tools for DB2, Informix, Oracle, and Sybase. View this page to get an overview of its components and download a trial of Data Studio with a free database, DB2 Express-C.
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SearchOracle.com E-Guide: Oracle EBS R12 Upgrade Challenges
Sponsored by: Fujitsu & OracleIn this expert e-guide, explore the benefits of an R12 upgrade -- including globalized features and more flexibility for companies with complex organizational structures.
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Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database on Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud
Sponsored by: Oracle CorporationThis white paper describes configuration considerations, best practices and performance results of TimesTen running on Exalogic.
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Disaster Recovery and the Cloud: Are you prepared?
Sponsored by: Symmetry CorporationCheck out this E-Guide for key considerations when drawing up a DR plan and to learn how the cloud can work into such a strategy. You'll also learn what types of organizations can most benefit from DR in the cloud. Read on to learn more.
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SQL Server Insider E-zine - Volume 7: Tips for the SQL Server Pro
Sponsored by: Dell and Microsoft SQLWith all the excitement around new gadgets in the upcoming release of SQL Server, code-named Denali, it’s easy to forget how much Microsoft played up features in its current version. SQL Server Insider did some digging around in SQL Server 2008 R2 and found some hits, some misses and a whole lot of plans for the near future.
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Lower your IT Costs with Oracle Database 11g Release 2
Sponsored by: Oracle CorporationThis white paper contains a sampling of real business results that organizations around the world, in a variety of industries, have achieved by upgrading and standardizing on Oracle Database 11g.
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Business Continuity for SAP on System Z
Sponsored by: IBMRead this e-book to learn how to fully automate the management of all SAP components and related products running on z/OS, AIX®, or Linux®. The automation software monitors all resources and controls the restart and/or takeover of failing components, thereby ensuring near continuous availability of the SAP system.
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Data Quality Considerations in Master Data Management Structure
Sponsored by: Pitney Bowes Group 1 SoftwareThis white paper discusses the challenges, solutions and importance of data management consolidation within an organization.
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ORC International Database Manageability and Productivity Cost Comparison Study: Oracle Database 11g Release 2 vs. IBM DB2 Enterprise 9.7
Sponsored by: Oracle CorporationConducted 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.
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WebSphere Application Server v7 vs. Oracle WebLogic 11g
Sponsored by: IBMThis document briefly covers key differences between IBM® WebSphere® Application Server and Oracle WebLogic Server. While both products are of high quality and will perform well even in demanding mission-critical environments, there are still some differences in their efficiency and resulting total cost of ownership.
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Data warehousing technology trends
Sponsored by: HP IncAn eBook that helps selects the right data warehouse platform for your organization and furthers understanding in-database analytics technology.
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IBM DB2 Webcast Series for Oracle Professionals
Sponsored by: IBMDue to PL/SQL and a range of other compatibilty features, Oracle applications are much more easily enabled for DB2. Use this short webcast to get level-set on terms. Part of a series, this short webcast replay is an overview of DB2 terms and terminology for those most familiar with the Oracle environment.
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Comparing DBA Productivity: An Oracle/DB2 Task Complexity Analysis
Sponsored by: IBMComparing DBA Productivity: An Oracle / DB2 Task Complexity Analysis - A must read, this study dives into six common DBA administration task areas, showing quantitatively that DB2 offers simpler administration and helps achieve time savings as compared to Oracle Database.
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IBM Migration Toolkit for DB2
Sponsored by: IBMIBM Migration Toolkit for DB2 - The IBM Migration Toolkit is an easy-to-use tool that allows you to migrate your data from a wide variety of source databases to either DB2 or Informix, regardless of platform. This website has many resources to get you started including a demo, articles and toolkit downloads.
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IBM DB2 9.7: Run Oracle applications on DB2 9.7 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
Sponsored by: IBMLeverage the IBM DB2 product’s out-of-the-box support for SQL and PL/SQL to enable many Oracle applications to execute against DB2 software virtually unchanged. Get an overview of its PL/SQL compatibility features. Whether you want to switch to DB2 or extend your DBMS vendor support, now is your time.
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IBM DB2 Workshop for Oracle Professionals - online version
Sponsored by: IBMExtend your skills to DB2 anytime - This new online workshop leverages existngPL/SQL and other database experience to DB2 in a way that is fast and easy. Now with an online learning option, you can extend your professional skills an hour at the time as it fits with your schedule.
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Vertica for Structured Finance
Sponsored by: Vertica SystemsThis paper examines the increased business challenges in structured finance, the impact on the underlying enabling technologies, and describes how the use of Vertica’s column store, massively parallel processing (MPP) approach to database management and analytic processing can address some of these challenges.
