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Database servers get a new yardstick
After 14 years measuring the world's most powerful servers, the TPC-C speed test is being supplanted by a new benchmark. Read more »
IBM seeks to ease database burden
IBM next week will release a major revision of its DB2 database, providing fresh ammunition in the ongoing battle for supremacy in the database marketplace. Read more »
Study: Few bugs in MySQL database
A source-code analysis of the MySQL database, a popular open-source program at the heart of many Web sites, revealed few bugs compared with the number found in commercial code, testing company Coverity said Friday. Read more »
Security guru wants access to bug databases
Security expert Ross Anderson has called for empirical research to be conducted into whether open source or closed source software is more secure, and into the impact that development practices such as extreme programming (XP) have on code quality. Read more »
Oracle gains control of PeopleSoft
Enough PeopleSoft investors have tendered their shares to give Oracle a controlling stake - but it needs more to come forward in order to avoid the need for a shareholder vote. Read more »
IBM may open source DB2
IBM is considering releasing its DB2 database-management software under an open-source licence. Read more »
Free Google Analytics: A spammer's best friend
Spammers are taking advantage of Google's free Analytics service to track the performance of spam campaigns and boost their business. Read more »
Google diving into 3D mapping of oceans
We've got Google Earth and Google Sky. Next up will be a map of the world below sea level — Google Ocean. Read more »
IBM plays soccer with atoms in chip breakthrough
IBM has figured out how much force it takes to move atoms, another tiny step in moving microchip technology forward. Read more »
Open source community site goes open source
Ohloh, the prominent community site for open source developers, is making itself open source, including its full suite of tools and even the Web site itself. Read more »
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Find sequence gaps using Oracle's analytic functions
Sequences of values occur frequently in database tables. Whether generated naturally as part of the data, or assigned by an Oracle sequence object, the intent is to number the rows with a unique, ever-increasing number. Gaps in this numbering may occur for various reasons. Read more »
Optimise your PostgreSQL database with data types
This document outlines the most important data types supported by PostgreSQL, describing when and how each should be used. Read more »
Add MDX to your SQL Server toolkit
MDX can provide an efficient mechanism for summarising and exploring large volumes of data. See how this tool can help you query big databases. Read more »
SQL basics: Datetime and interval data types
Learn more about the basic syntax of the standard SQL types datetime and interval, in this continuation of the SQL basics series. Read more »
Demonstrate your SQL Server prowess by getting your MCDBA cert
Most developers are familiar with SQL and dealing with Microsoft SQL Server, but their knowledge is usually limited. The MCDBA certification can help you prove that you're knowledgeable in the right areas. Find out more about this certification. Read more »
Oh, my--MySQL!
MySQL is great for energising your Web site, managing personal data, or any of the average everyday uses of a database. Read this article to learn more about this system, and discover when, where, and why you should use MySQL. Read more »
What's behind BREW?
Thanks to Qualcomm and Oracle's recently announced deal, BREW users can look forward to using enterprise database applications on their mobile phones and PDAs. Read more »
Alpha Five: A prototyping tool to rival Access?
Could the relatively unknown tool, Alpha Five, beat out Microsoft Access as the king of the prototyping world? Check out our review and decide for yourself. Read more »
New Oracle10g SQL optimizer hints
With the introduction of Oracle 10g, there are many new optimizer hints available to control optimizer behavior. Take a quick tour of these powerful new hints. Read more »
Web services B2B implementation demonstration: Part 4
In the fourth article of our series on Web services B2B implementation, we implement business logic and Web services associated with John's business tier. Read more »
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