SmartBiz IT Research Library

WHITE PAPER - Application grid brings the same type of efficiency, scalability, and quality of service to the application layer that database clusters brings to the database layer. With an application grid you get greater efficiency, exceptional agility, and superior quality of service. Download this free white paper now.
Posted: September 18, 2009 | Published: April 1, 2009


Topics:  Cluster Management | Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Design | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Database Management | Database Performance Management | Oracle (Product) | Scalability Testing | SOA

WHITE PAPER - This white paper describes ways in which organizations can use Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to save time and money.
Posted: September 18, 2009 | Published: December 18, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Database Administration | Database Management | Database Performance Management | Database Server Software | Databases | SQL | SQL Server

WHITE PAPER - A recent study conducted by the Edison Group, shows how Oracle Database extends the lead over IBM DB2 9.5 for database manageability. In the whitepaper, Edison reveals how Oracle Database saves 40% in time for day-to-day administrative functions and 43% in database management costs over IBM DB2 9.5.
Posted: September 18, 2009 | Published: January 1, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Design | Data Center Management | Database Management | Database Performance Management | Oracle (Product) | Test Results

WHITE PAPER - In August 2008, Microsoft Corporation commissioned Forrester Consulting to examine the total economic impact and potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises might realize by upgrading from SQL Server 2000 or 2005 to SQL Server 2008. Read the results here.
Posted: September 18, 2009 | Published: September 19, 2008


Topics:  Database Administration | Database Management | Database Marketing | Database Performance Management | Databases | ROI | SQL | SQL Server

WHITE PAPER - Because of the success of SQL Server in recent years, unintended consequences have developed. These include low levels of utilization, poor availability, and an enormous management burden inflicted on many IT departments. This paper describes a solution: HP PolyServe Software for Microsoft SQL Server.
Posted: September 17, 2009 | Published: July 22, 2009


Topics:  Database Management | Database Performance Management | Database Performance Management Software | SQL | SQL Server | Storage Management Services | Storage Resource Management

TRIAL SOFTWARE - IT organizations are trying to support an increasing number of databases and database platforms. Meanwhile, database vendors are adding more features and updating their technology. DBAs must meet zero downtime requirements, and strict SLAs.
Posted: September 10, 2009 | Published: September 10, 2009


Topics:  Database Administration | Database Management Software | Database Performance Management | Database Security | DB2 | Downtime | High Availability | Productivity | Service Level Management | SLA | SQL Server

WHITE PAPER - This free white paper details key steps for achieving a superior data management strategy—a ‘must have’ capability for applications to operate with extreme, predictable performance and scalability.
Posted: September 10, 2009 | Published: December 18, 2008


Topics:  Data Management | Database Performance Management | Java | JavaScript | Oracle (Product) | SOA | SOA Governance

WHITE PAPER - In this whitepaper presented by the Edison Group, reveals how Oracle Database widens the manageability lead over Microsoft SQL Server 2008. The study shows how Oracle Database can save 43% in time and 41% in database management costs over Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
Posted: September 9, 2009 | Published: July 15, 2009


Topics:  Data Warehouses | Database Management | Database Performance Management | Database Security | Databases | Oracle (Product) | SQL | SQL Server

CASE STUDY - Read this case study and see how CareerBuilder turned to CDW to redefine a technology solution that could sustain the company's growth, and give them a competitive advantage to propel their fast-growing job network and keep their clients happy.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Database Design | Database Management | Database Performance Management | Network Management | Network Performance | Network Processing | Network Security | Networking

WEBCAST - Watch this webcast to learn the latest demands for data movement and replication within the enterprise. Sybase will also feature the new release of Replication Server, designed to address the growing needs of guaranteed data movement, with unprecedented performance for real-time data delivery even within heterogeneous data environments.
Posted: September 3, 2009 | Premiered: September 3, 2009


Topics:  Data Management | Data Management Software | Data Replication | Database Administration | Database Management | Database Management Software | Database Performance Management | High Availability | Reporting Software

ANALYST REPORT - This report presents all the features and functionality of the Sybase Replication Server, such as support for real time, bi-directional movement of data, conflict resolution, optimized resource utilization, and heterogeneous data sources. Read this report to learn all the advantages that the Sybase Replication Server can have for your organization.
Posted: September 3, 2009 | Published: July 31, 2009


Topics:  Application Development | Data Replication | Database Administration | Database Management | Database Management Software | Database Performance Management | Database Replication Software | High Availability | Program Management | RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability) | Reporting Software

WHITE PAPER - With its new unified management and auditing tools, SQL Server 2008 makes it easier to manage multiple instances on fewer servers. And by hosting these instances on Dell PowerEdge Servers powered by multi-core processors, you can guarantee the best levels of availability, as well as ensure the best possible performance.
Posted: September 1, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Data Management | Data Storage | Database Management | Database Performance Management | High Availability | Server Consolidation | SQL Server

WEBCAST - Download this webcast learn how applications today are growing more and more complex with an increased risk of error and what you can do to prevent this.
Posted: August 28, 2009 | Premiered: August 28, 2009


Topics:  Application Development | Application Development and Integration Services | Application Life-Cycle Management | Application Performance Management | Applications Management | Applications Software | Database Management | Database Performance Management

WHITE PAPER - Making sure mission critical databases are highly availably (HA) is the main challenge of IT departments. This paper discusses the failover and redundancy capabilities of specific HA products that can be used in conjunction with PostgreSQL, Postgres Plus, and the Oracle compatible database Postgres Plus Advanced Server.
Posted: August 27, 2009 | Published: November 1, 2008


Topics:  Data Management | Database Architectures | Database Design | Database Management | Database Performance Management | Databases | High Availability | OLTP | Oracle (Product) | PostgreSQL

EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE - Read this expert E-Guide to discover strategies and best practices essential for effective SQL Server consolidation and optimization. Gain insight into the common challenges associated with consolidation initiatives and learn how to maintain a high level of availability and performance in SQL Server virtual machines.
Posted: August 21, 2009 | Published: August 20, 2009


Topics:  Database Administration | Database Management | Database Performance Management | Database Performance Management Software | Database Server Software | Databases | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | SQL | SQL Server