Database Engineering White Papers

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Introduction to Apache Cassandra
sponsored by DataStax
WHITE PAPER: The following white paper provides an overview of Cassandra and details how it differs from traditional database solutions. Uncover how this massively scalable NoSQL database offers more than just a solution to data, and most importantly, learn if this solution is right for you and your organization.
Posted: 11 Dec 2013 | Published: 11 Dec 2013

DataStax

Comparing DBA Productivity: An Oracle/DB2 Task Complexity Analysis
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Comparing DBA Productivity: An Oracle / DB2 Task Complexity Analysis - A must read, this study dives into six  common DBA administration task areas, showing quantitatively that DB2 offers simpler administration  and helps achieve time savings as compared to Oracle Database.
Posted: 30 Aug 2011 | Published: 30 Aug 2011

IBM

Data Integration Platforms - Talend
sponsored by Talend
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, Philip Howard reviews the current market for data integration platforms, paying particular attention to open source offerings from Talend.
Posted: 01 Aug 2011 | Published: 01 Aug 2011

Talend

Reduce CPU Usage with 'SMART' SQL
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses how and why to design SQL that will reduce the number of times calls are made to DB2. We'll look at how to write SMART applications rather than writing applications that act like generic I/O modules to DB2, properly tune SMART SQL, and how to exploit SQL and application features in DB2 on z/OS version 8 and 9.
Posted: 30 Nov 2009 | Published: 30 Nov 2009

BMC Software, Inc.

Partitioning with Oracle Database 11g Release 2
sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about the latest partitioning techniques, enhanced scalability, and extended manageability capabilities available in Oracle Database 11g Release 2.
Posted: 25 Sep 2009 | Published: 25 Sep 2009

Oracle Corporation UK Ltd

Unlock the Power of Microsoft SQL Server 2014
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This technical resource examines three key new features of SQL Server 2014 that deliver mission-critical performance, faster data insights, and migration of data to the cloud.
Posted: 03 Apr 2014 | Published: 03 Apr 2014

Global Knowledge

ERwin in the Cloud: How Data Modeling Supports Database as a Service (DaaS) Implementations
sponsored by CA ERwin from CA Technologies
WHITE PAPER: Cloud Computing is an emerging market, and there exist an increasing number of companies that are implementing the cloud model, products and services. Read this white paper to find out more about this exciting new technology.
Posted: 20 Apr 2011 | Published: 20 Apr 2011

CA ERwin from CA Technologies

How to Consolidate, Optimize, and Deploy Oracle Database Environments Including Multitenant Databases
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: In this comprehensive white paper, get an overview of Oracle Optimized Solution for Oracle Database, which creates an ideal infrastructure for consolidating database services. Learn how it defines a flexible architecture for delivering fast, scalable, and continuous service for mission-critical database applications.
Posted: 07 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Oracle Corporation

Case Study: Database Performance Without Sharding Headaches
sponsored by Clustrix
WHITE PAPER: This case study takes an inside look at the success that leading social discovery site Twoo.com found with the right distributed SQL database – which allowed the company to accommodate dramatic traffic growth, ease management complexity, and more.
Posted: 13 Mar 2014 | Published: 13 Mar 2014

Clustrix

White Paper: SuperCluster M6-32: Taking Oracle Engineered Systems to the Next Level
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This guide explores the Oracle SuperCluster M6-32, which offers extremely large memory capacities and improves performance levels for your business.
Posted: 07 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Oracle Corporation