Click to learn more about author Paul Stanton. This is Part 2 of the “Docker Containers and Database Cloning for DBAs, Data Governance, and IT Decision Makers” Series. Part 1 of the series is at: Docker Containers and Database Cloning for DBAs, Data Governance, and IT Decision Makers: An Introduction, it provided an introduction to […]
Docker Containers and Database Cloning for DBAs, Data Governance, and IT Decision Makers: An Introduction
Click to learn more about author Paul Stanton. The industry is buzzing about Docker Containers and their rapid adoption. It’s not widely known, but MySQL, Postgres, and NoSQL are among Docker’s most popular images. Microsoft has joined the fray with Docker as a feature of Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10, and SQL Server 2017 […]
So, What is GDPR, and Why Should Your Customers Care?
Click to learn more about author Richard Macaskill. We all know GDPR is on the way and, to date, most of the articles have been industry-focused, talking about the affect it will have on companies and organizations that gather, hold and process data. I recently wrote about why DBAs should care about it, and advised that […]
GDPR Compliance: A Data Transformation Opportunity
Beginning May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gives data privacy and protection rights to all citizens of the EU, a change that will affect any company doing business with EU citizens worldwide. Ken Krupa, Enterprise CTO for MarkLogic, says “I don’t think there’s been anything like this before on this scale.” He […]
Ways to Optimize your SQL Database
Click to learn more about author Chirag Thumar. Structured Query Language or SQL is considered the standard language for database management systems used to correspond with a database, either to update on or retrieve data from a database. The SQL is very simple to run and user-efficient, as the commands have a simple syntax. But then, the efficiency of the SQL […]
So, What is GDPR and Why Should Database Administrators Care?
Click to learn more about author Richard Macaskill. You’ve no doubt heard at least something about the GDPR, the EU’s new privacy and Data Management law with its greatly increased maximum fines for non-compliance and tighter definitions for acceptable use of personal information. If you’ve continued reading past paragraph one of any of the many articles, […]
Improved Functionality in dbForge Studio for SQL Server v5.5
by Angela Guess A new press release reports, “Devart, a recognized vendor of professional database management software for developers and DBAs, announced the release of dbForge Studio for SQL Server v5.5 with such significant features as Executed SQL Statements History, Support for Surround SCM predefined template, SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and SQL […]
How to Hire a Top Notch Database Administrator (DBA)
Click to learn more about author Greg Davoll. Since its inception in the late 1970s, the role of the database administrator (DBA) has continuously evolved to meet growing demands within the industry. With data at the heart of driving business growth today, the DBA is emerging as the unsung hero working behind the scenes and adapting […]
Managing Databases in the Cloud: What You Need to Know
Click to learn more about author Thomas LaRock. The latest IT Trends Report revealed that 95 percent of North American organizations have migrated mission-critical applications and infrastructure to the Cloud over the past 12 months, with database workloads ranking in the top three. While the report found that many organizations are realizing the benefits of Cloud […]