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This article overviews the new PL/SQL compatibility features in IBM DB2 software version 9.7, making it easier to adopt and allowing you to take advantage of its autonomic and high-performance characteristics.
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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.
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Even the most effective servers will eventually have to be replaced once they reach the end of their lifecycles. This white paper explores key factors to consider when evaluating new servers for your business and offers exclusive advice for executing a seamless Linux migration.
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Small and medium businesses need to support growth while wringing every ounce of value out of the investments they’ve already made. This paper looks at the benefits of virtualizing SQL Server databases, as well as how to get the most out of your virtual infrastructure.
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This study highlights the benefits and costs of deploying the Oracle Enterprise Manager Diagnostic Pack and Tuning Pack across the enterprise of a sample organization. The study examines the estimated ROI for the sample organization and presents aggregate findings derived from the interview and analysis process and Forrester's independent research.
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Choosing the right hardware for your virtual environment can be a painstaking process, especially since it is difficult to predict how a platform will perform once it is deployed. This white paper examines one hardware configuration and measures the number of orders per minute and virtual machines it can support.
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This brief resource examines the true value of Apache Hive, a SQL engine for the Apache Hadoop framework. Inside, learn how Hive's facilities for data and metadata management are impacting the existing warehouse infrastructure and driving business success.
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Read this white paper to learn the advantages of column-based databases, and see if it's right for your organization. Some of the key findings include how column-based databases perform faster and require less maintenance, while also performing better with analytic applications.
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Consolidating and/or virtualizing SQL Server databases can improve data center efficiency and enable you to tackle database sprawl, achieve high availability, and boost agility. Beginning with the value 4 processor (4P) capabilities of the AMD Opteron™ 6000 Series platform, the AMD/Dell/Microsoft combination can help produce substantial savings.
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This E-Guide offers a step-by-step guide for consolidating SQL Servers, also provides insight on why SQL Server consolidation is an optimization technique.
