Database Server Software Research
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Enhance Business Insight and Scalability of XML Data with New DB2 9.7 pureXML Features
Sponsored by: IBMThis is a developerWorks article. This article summarizes the new pureXML capabilities, explains how they can be used, and discusses sample application scenarios.
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IBM Informix Software Product Family: Version 11.7
Sponsored by: IBMRead this paper to take a look at Informix 11.7 and you’ll discover unprecedented advantages. With the introduction of Informix Flexible Grid, it’s easy to perform routine maintenance and upgrades at all your geographic locations from a single site—and you can do it with zero downtime. Read on to learn more about the advantages of Informix 11.7.
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DB2 E-Book: Proven strategies for uncovering cost savings with IBM DB2
Sponsored by: IBMThis informative e-book describes proven strategies for lowering the costs associated with database administration, database development, database systems, and data storage. This e-book also discusses the new breakthrough features that make it easier than ever for you to move to DB2.
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The Total Economic Impact™ Of IBM Informix Database Server
Sponsored by: IBMThis report uses a comprehensive methodology to bring third-party, objective ROI analysis to organizations considering the use of Informix. The conclusion? IBM Informix delivers high performance and cost efficiency, including administration efficiency, reduced downtime, improved server utilization, and reduced support costs.
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Comparing DBA Productivity An Oracle / DB2 Task Complexity Analysis
Sponsored by: IBMA 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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E-Guide: SQL Server 2008 R2 Migration
Sponsored by: Dell and Microsoft SQLRead this e-guide and learn about the top reasons to get started with SQL Server Denali. Uncover four key tips on boosting SQL Server scalability as well as how to incorporate complex SQL Server data into calculations within Excel for business intelligence uses.
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Top Five Reasons to Choose Toad® Over SQL Developer
Sponsored by: Dell SoftwareCan you actually save more money using Toad® rather than SQL Developer - a free product? The answer is “yes!” In this surprising Quest technical brief, learn how Toad’s revolutionary new features save you time and money while dramatically increasing your productivity. Read the technical brief today.
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IBM and Intel Drive Enterprise-Class Transaction Processing
Sponsored by: IBM and IntelThis paper explains how Intel and IBM have been working for years to create systems that change the economics of x86 computing. One of the results of that collaboration is a platform for clustered, distributed systems that delivers unprecedented flexibility and scalability.
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Oracle Exadata Storage Server X2-2
Sponsored by: Oracle CorporationLearn about the intelligent software in the Oracle Exadata Storage Server that accelerates database query processing by offloading database query processing to the storage layer.
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IT Briefing: Breakthrough economics for your business: DB2 pureScale & Smart Analytics Systems on IBM servers powered by Intel Xeon processors
Sponsored by: IBM and IntelIT needs tools that deliver real-time information that informs the interactions of people, processes and applications throughout the enterprise. In this IT Briefing, Intel and IBM systems experts Mitch Shults, Jim Lawrie, and Paul Awad discuss analytical and transactional solutions that drive faster and smarter business decisions.
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Deploying Oracle on VMware: Challenges and Opportunities
Sponsored by: VMware and IntelIn this webcast, AbitibiBowater, the eighth largest publicly traded pulp and paper manufacturer in the world, shares how they successfully virtualized mission-critical Oracle solutions such as JD Enterprise One, Oracle Databases and Oracle Business Intelligence data warehouses.
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Oracle Databases on Vmware: Use Cases
Sponsored by: VMware, Inc.This guide provides best practice guidelines for deploying Oracle databases on VMware vSphere, including best practice tips for storage, networking and performance.
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Essential Deployment Tips: Oracle Databases on VMware vSphere 4
Sponsored by: VMware and IntelThis paper provides the essential tips necessary to successfully deploy Oracle on VMware virtual infrastructure to enable database administrators (DBAs) to meet their performance and availability goals.
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Performance Study on SharePoint Workloads in a SQL Server Environment
Sponsored by: Dell and Microsoft SQLThis paper focuses on the SQL Server I/O subsystem and the role it plays in a SharePoint environment. The lessons learned in this paper will help IT Managers build more efficient and effective SharePoint environments on an SQL back-end.
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Considering Leading Architectures for Specialty Analytic Servers
Sponsored by: Sybase, an SAP companyRecent reports expose the monumental growth rate of data volumes. With increasing data volumes comes a need for computational power to absorb and analyze all this data in an attempt to gain a competitive edge. This paper attempts to shed some light on the decision process for selecting a specialty analytic server in today's business environments.
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SQL Server Insider E-zine - Volume 3: Tips for the SQL Server Pro
Sponsored by: Dell and Microsoft SQLVolume 3 of the SQL Server Insider E-zine offers tips for the SQL Server pro. This volume covers the following topics: "Are We There Yet? The Slow Road to SQL Azure," "Finding Your BI Niche in the Cloud," and "The Three Sides of DACPAC with SQL Server 2008 R2."
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Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
Sponsored by: MicrosoftLearn about all of the exciting enhancements and new capabilities engineered into SQL Server 2008 R2 that will have a positive impact on your applications, ranging from improvements in operation to those in management.
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Postgres Plus® Technical Evaluation Guide
Sponsored by: EnterpriseDB CorporationThis guide outlines the common steps that people go through when they are interested in evaluating an open source database (e.g. one or both of the Postgres Plus products). This guide will also provide links to other documents/collateral that will help you accomplish each step. Read on to learn about these common steps in evaluation in more detail.
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Breaking the Disk Barrier: In-Memory Databases
Sponsored by: Sybase, an SAP companyIn-memory database technology is emerging as a key means of boosting performance in mainstream IT applications. Carl Olofson from IDC discusses how an in-memory database strategy can provide better high speed, high volume data management for your applications. ASE's new In-memory Databases Option is also described. Watch this webcast to learn more.
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Breaking the Disk Barrier with In-Memory DBMS Technology: Sybase Adds a Big Performance Boost for ASE 15.5
Sponsored by: Sybase, an SAP companyThis paper discusses the growing need for high-performance database management, without disrupting applications and the operations of the datacenter. It discusses issues of performance versus durability and how an in-memory database strategy can be used to provide better high-speed, high-volume data management without sacrificing data integrity.
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KPN Automates with Parallels Automation to Maintain Hosting Leadership in the Netherlands
Sponsored by: Parallels, Inc.KPN was looking to add features such as database support, automated scripting, and applications to their shared hosting environment. Learn how KPN came to select Parallels Automation to provide distributed architecture
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Sun Oracle Database Machine
Sponsored by: Oracle CorporationThis data sheet highlights the features and facts for the Sun Oracle Database Machine, the world's fastest for any type of database workload, and the only database machine that runs transaction processing applications.
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Best Practices for Migrating SAP Environments
Sponsored by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.This Sun BluePrints™ article explains the process of moving an SAP environment from one system to another, and describes the resources and services available from Sun to assist users planning a migration.
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Oracle Compatibility Developers Guide for Postgres Plus Advanced Server
Sponsored by: EnterpriseDB CorporationThis 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.
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Customer Success Story: Sony Online Replaces Oracle with EnterpriseDB
Sponsored by: EnterpriseDB CorporationRead this customer success story to discover why Sony Online Entertainment replaced it's existing Oracle database solution with EnterpriseDB's Postgres Plus® Advanced Server, providing enhanced performance, scalability, and cost savings.
