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Firebird database readies SMP release
The open source project, which was created when Borland open sourced Interbase in 2000, is due to release a version of its database with full SMP support allowing enterprises greater scalability. 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 »
PostgreSQL 8.0 will run on Windows
The new version of open-source database PostgreSQL, which is already in beta, is expected to go into production within three months and will for the first time run natively on Windows. Read more »
Ingres goes open-source
Computer Associates has released its Ingres r3 database under an open-source agreement, marking its full entry into the open-source arena and the latest in a long line of open-source products to enter the database market. Read more »
Microsoft to license real-world use of betas
This week Microsoft released test versions of its forthcoming development tools and database that, according to the company, are already suitable for running production business applications. Read more »
Oracle warms to Eclipse with open-source project
Oracle has proposed a project to the Eclipse open-source foundation to ease creation of high-end Java applications. Read more »
CA readies patent pledge
Computer Associates plans to submit a portion of its patent portfolio to open-source developers, following moves by other technology companies delving into open source. Read more »
Oracle plans content management splash
Oracle is expected to jump into the emerging market for content management software later this year. Read more »
Oblix to help Oracle, PeopleSoft tools 'coexist'
Oracle's aggressive acquisition strategy drove the purchase of privately held Oblix and will get Oracle closer to its vision of a unified application product line, the database giant said this week. Read more »
IT morale drops to all-time low
Morale among IT workers has dipped to an all-time low, even though demand for certain skills is rising, according to a new study from Meta Group. Read more »
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Grant Web servers secure database access
Allowing Web clients to access a database is a delicate matter that should not be attempted lightly or without careful consideration. Read more »
Ask Chuck: Creating Windows apps without a remote database
This week Chuck answers a Builder AU reader's question on creating Windows applications that users can edit without having to connect to a remote database. Read more »
Secure SQL Server: Identify user issues
In this article we'll explore basic methods of logins, users, roles, and groups and the possible management strategies you can use to set up user access to your database. Read more »
Supersize me-- Access to SQL
Access developers who have ambitions to upsize to SQL Server face several problems. The problem that's the most difficult to surmount is dynamic SQL. Read more »
Mapping visitors' IP addresses
If you're trying to implement geo-targeted advertising you will need to know what country your site visitors are coming from. This article will show you how. Read more »
Understand how .NET can talk to OCI
To fine-tune performance, it's useful to understand how .NET can talk directly to the Oracle Call Interface (OCI). Learn how to speed up your app with this tip. Read more »
Choosing a blog server
Want to build your very own blog server? David McAmis takes a look at the options available and key considerations before jumping into the task. Read more »
Use .NET to develop and implement a Web service solution
This is the first in a series of articles that focuses on developing a Web service from start to finish and consuming it with various clients. Read more »
Migrating Legacy Applications
Builder AU technical editor, David McAmis, takes a closer look at the steps you need to take to successfully migrate legacy applications. Read more »
Model-Driven Development today
Model Driven Design promises to cut development time, reduce bugs, and increase maintainability. Pipe dreams? Maybe not according to Matthew Overington. Read more »
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