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All database management systems (DBMS) are not created equally -- and management technologies, techniques and tools change rapidly. So, use this section to find up-to-date database management system (DBMS) articles, research, news and expert advice. Learn more about different types of database management system (DBMS) software and find out more about the market and vendors through original articles. Check out our related tutorials to learn the fundamentals -- along with advantages and disadvantages of DBMS software. Turn to our experts to ask specific questions or get advice for how to compare and choose the right DBMS. And, see our wide selection of database management systems (DBMS), data warehouse and data management case studies.
IN THIS TOPIC:  NEWS (84) , EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (29) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (10) , WEBCASTS (3) , BEST WEB LINKS (1) , DEFINITIONS (2)

  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 84
Forrester: Open source databases should be part of every database management system strategy
SearchDataManagement.com | 30 Jul 2008
ARTICLE - Open source databases have largely caught up in functionality and support. Companies should consider them for new, smaller applications, Forrester says.
Database selection 101: How to choose a database engine
SearchDataManagement.com | 07.14.2008
OPINION - Database selection isn't easy -- from determining requirements to navigating the market to overcoming biases. Find out how to choose a database from expert Mark Whitehorn.
Worst practices: How not to choose a database engine
SearchDataManagement.com | 07.14.2008
OPINION - Selecting a new database? Don't base choices on outdated preconceptions or superfluous criteria. Learn how to avoid common "worst practices" when choosing a database engine.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 29
DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (DBMS) EXPERTS
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The difference between data definition language (DDL) and data manipulation language (DML)
28 Apr 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Learn the difference between data definition language (DDL) and data manipulation language (DML) and get examples of DDL and DML statements.
Can a dimension table be a fact table for another data mart?
17 Apr 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Find out if a dimension table can be a fact table for another data mart -- and get an explanation of the answer.
Top three database management system (DBMS) trends
17 Apr 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Let three database management system (DBMS) trends that may surprise you.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 10
Introduction to network analysis, architecture and design
James McCabe | 06 Sep 2007
BOOK CHAPTER - Learn tha basics of network analysis, architecture and design, as well as various ways to characterize a network.
Multiuser application design strategies for Microsoft Access
Alison Balter | 19 Jun 2007
BOOK EXCERPT - Learn strategies for multiuser application design in this chapter excerpt as the author weighs the pros and cons of various design options.
Change management and system implementations: Nine major risks
Bennet P. Lientz, Kathryn P. Rae | 07 Jun 2007
BOOK EXCERPT - Change management and system implementations have many risks. Learn nine specific areas where system implementations can go wrong.
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  WEBCASTS: 1 - 3 of 3
Getting Started with Business Intelligence: What is BI and how can it help you? - Vendor Webcast

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PREMIERED:   17 OCT 2006, 12:00 EDT (16:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Attend this Webcast to learn how to overcome the barriers to successful business intelligence (BI) and enable end-users to make better decisions.
Ensuring Service Availability in Multi-database, Multi-platform Environments - Vendor Podcast

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PREMIERED:   14 JUN 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Join Scott Kane, Senior Vice President of Development for database management and modeling solutions at CA, as he discusses the impact of the pressure for 24X7 service availability on database administrators, as well as the strategies and technologies that are rising to meet the challenge.
Meeting that UCCnet Data Synchronization Mandate: Look Before you Leap! - Vendor Webcast

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PREMIERED:   09 DEC 2004, 12:00 EST (17:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Tune in to this webcast, where we'll examine how flexible support for multiple business processes and complex data models is required for data synchronization during this period of evolving global standards.
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  BEST WEB LINKS: 1 - 1 of 1
Business intelligence: From inception to implementation
SearchOracle.com | 29 Jun 2003
BEST WEB LINK - This webcast will teach you how to develop an effective business intelligence application. Expert Shaku Atre will walk you through every step of the process -- from strategic planning to the selection of new technologies and ...
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  DEFINITIONS: 1 - 2 of 2
data classification
15 Dec 2005
WORD - Data classification is the categorization of data for its most effective and efficient use. In a basic approach to storing computer data, data can be classified according to its critical value or how often it needs to be ...
OLAP
12 May 2003
WORD - OLAP (online analytical processing) is computer processing that enables a user to easily and selectively extract and view data from different points-of-view. For example, a user can request that data be analyzed to display a ...
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SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Database management systems (DBMS): 
Data warehouse management, Data modeling, Microsoft SQLServer, Oracle, IBM DB2, Enterprise data architecture management


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