The Database Decision: The First Question IT Needs To Ask
Switching out database platforms requires serious investigation of all the costs involved, and getting answers on specifics is a must to avoid expensive surprises.
Exadata
April 30, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010 1:37 PM/EST
April 16, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010 5:48 AM/EST
Will That New Database System Support Virtualization?
Some vendors are pitching database systems that seem to promise the world. But a few specific questions, such as whether virtualization is viable, can provide some enlightening information.
April 14, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:46 AM/EST
When Plug-And-Play Isn't Really Plug-And-Play
Switching database systems shouldn't be considered until IT has examined what Oracle upgrade work is necessary.
April 13, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 3:42 PM/EST
Question #2: Can A Database Be More Than A Database?
IBM systems not only fulfill an enterprise's database needs, but go a few extra steps in some other critical areas as well.
April 12, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010 5:55 AM/EST
Don't Buy That Database Without All The Needed Answers
When it comes to database options, some solutions may not be as easy or cheap as you might first think. There are a slew of questions that need answers before IT makes any big decision on revamping the data environment. First up is software requirements.
April 6, 2010
Tuesday, April 06, 2010 1:46 PM/EST
With Database TCO, It's More Than Just Hardware & Software
In costing out database investments IT must look well beyond hardware and software costs. Tech leaders have to make sure they're not paying for something they'll never need or use.
March 18, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010 4:34 PM/EST
When It's Time To Change Things Up
Sun shops are in a bit of a quandry as new owner Oracle is pretty quiet on how it will improve reliability, service quality and product features. But there are no such worries or uncertainties in the IBM environment. Maybe it is time to switch.
February 23, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 1:34 PM/EST
IBM Again A Leader In Gartner's DBMS Magic Quandrant
As it has done for many years, IBM's in the top of Gartner's magic quandrant of database and data warehouse management vendors and likely going to stay there for a long time given emerging capabilities.
February 5, 2010
Friday, February 05, 2010 1:05 AM/EST
Swapping 'New' For 'Old' Isn't Always A Good Thing
Enterprises don't need to fix what isn't broke when it comes to the database environment, yet Oracle seems to think so.
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