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Hadoop development: Tools just beginning to tackle higher-level chores
Standard tools exist for Hadoop management, but more work is needed around Hadoop development tools for mainstream IT. Feature
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How to sell cloud BI services by filling in the gaps for customers
Cloud BI services offer customers real-time analysis without the capital expenses, but they can't do everything. That's where the channel comes in. Q&A
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SQL Server 2008 R2 editions, requirements: Top 10 resources
SQL Server 2008 R2 editions offer different things to specific types of customers, learn about them and about the SQL Server 2008 R2 requirements. Top 10
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Parallel processing: Using parallel SQL effectively
Using parallel processing only makes sense for your customers in specific situations. Find out when to use parallel SQL with the Oracle databse to avoid excessive usage. Chapter Excerpt
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Using parallel SQL to improve Oracle database performance
Enhance your customers' Oracle database performance by learning how to use parallel SQL to enable a SQL statement to be processed by multiple threads or processes at once. Chapter Excerpt
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Parallel execution: Determining SQL suitability, benefits
When deciding whether SQL is suitable for parallel execution, consider the factors listed in this chapter excerpt, such as the execution time needed for SQL statements. Chapter Excerpt
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FAQ: Using Resource Governor in SQL Server 2008 R2 to allocate resources
Ensure your customer's SQL Server 2008 R2 environment has the proper resources by determining workload group requirements with Resource Governor and classifying server requests. Project FAQs
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VAR guide: Wireshark, the open source network monitoring tool
Your customers rely on you to monitor their networks to keep them safe and efficient. This VAR guide with Richard Bejtlich outlines the importance of Wireshark, the open source network monitoring tool, and why networking service providers that offer ... Guide
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 features, requirements: Study guide
Test your knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 features, hardware and system requirements and find out how to benefit from new features such as Master Data Services. Chapter Excerpt
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SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services for high-availability deployment
Solutions providers can use this chapter excerpt to learn about highly available Reporting Services installations and high-availability deployment considerations. Chapter Excerpt
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Midmarket responds to SAP Rapid Deployment Solutions
SAP Rapid Deployment Solutions appeal to midmarket customers looking for ERP and CRM system advantages without the high cost. Feature | 16 Nov 2012
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Business intelligence apps help customers organize and understand data
Customers who have a lot of data and need a way to absorb its value are turning to channel solution providers for business intelligence tools. News | 30 Jan 2012
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MySQL partner community talks of market maturation, despite lackluster Oracle channel support
Despite Oracle’s lack of marketing support for MySQL, VARs and developers are seeing success with the database with the help of SkySQL and recent enterprise-features. News | 12 Dec 2011
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 released to manufacturing
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, which was released to manufacturing this week, has PowerPivot for data management, Master Data Services for data consistency and other features. Article | 23 Apr 2010
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Oracle-Sun Microsystems deal accounts for MySQL concerns
Oracle addressed concerns from the European Commission by promising that they wouldn't use MySQL to harm the European database market. Article | 18 Dec 2009
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Business intelligence software immune to recession
A survey by Forrester Research reveals that companies have no intention of slowing down adoption of business intelligence software. Article | 21 Aug 2009
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Oracle's GoldenGate acquisition highlights SAP's shortcomings
The acquisition of GoldenGate gives Oracle a data integration advantage and strikes envy in SAP customers. Article | 24 Jul 2009
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Oracle/Sun deal casts shadows over hardware, MySQL
News Roundup: Oracle/Sun deal sparks worry over hardware, MySQL; VMware vSphere 4 details revealed; other systems channel news. Article | 24 Apr 2009
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Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 prep begins
SQL Server 2008 won't ship on time, but Microsoft's marketing efforts for the new DBMS are in full swing. Article | 15 Jul 2007
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Oracle eyes small businesses with new partner program
Oracle's small business strategy will draw in regional value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators (SIs) who will be able to sell its software without formally joining its partner network. Article | 28 Jun 2007
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Data as a Service opportunities for solution providers
Learn about Data as a Service, how it works, its benefits and drawbacks for customers, and the opportunities it presents to IT solution providers. Tip
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DBaaS pros and cons for solution providers
A DBaaS has feature and other limitations, but it brings shorter sales cycles, reduced startup costs, recurring revenue streams and more customers. Tip
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SQL Server 2012 Power View: Self-service BI reporting for SharePoint
The SQL Server Power View tool enables solution providers to deliver self-service business intelligence reporting to a wide range of customers. Tip
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HP Enterprise Data Warehouse Appliance addresses massive data needs
The HP Enterprise Data Warehouse Appliance can manage from 30 TB to 600 TB of data in a preconfigured bundle. Tip
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Microsoft Sync Framework services for mobile device data management
Solutions providers can find success using the Microsoft Sync Framework to help SMBs with mobile workers that aren't constantly connected to a network. Tip
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Is SQL Azure migration right for your customers?
Customers considering an SQL Azure migration from SQL Server should be aware of the drawbacks to using this cloud database option. Tip
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Cloud business intelligence tools offer SQL Azure Reporting alternatives
SQL Azure Reporting’s limitations may disappoint some customers, but solution providers can step in and offer other cloud business intelligence tools. Tip
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Active Directory management services: cleanup and optimization
If you think there’s no demand for Active Directory management services, think again. Active Directory cleanup and optimization services can be valuable to your customers. Tip
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Using SQL Azure Reporting Services to offer data analysis services
By adding Azure Reporting Services to your line card, you can provide customers with easy data analysis services. SQL Azure Reporting information can benefit your company, too. Tip
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NoSQL technology gains channel support
Open source NoSQL database technologies such as MongoDB and Couchbase are catching on in enterprises that need an alternative to relational databases. Tip
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What are the best SMB databases?
Discover the best basic SMB database -- and learn when it's time for your SMB clients to upgrade. Ask the Expert
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How can I help clients meet service-level requirements?
Learn how to help your clients meet their service-level requirements in the face of a difficult budgetary situation. Ask the Expert
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What skill sets do I need to support a fault-tolerant, high-availability system?
Learn about the skill sets your staff needs to be able to install and maintain your client's high-availability systems. Ask the Expert
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Why outsource database management services to a VAR?
Database management services are important to systems channel customers, and some are considering outsourcing as an option. Learn what you need to know to make the outsourcing case to intrigued customers. Ask the Expert
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Integrating Microsoft Office with SQL Server
Deciding whether to integrate Microsoft Office with SQL Server depends on your customers' server environment. Ask the Expert
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Offer SQL Server security services
Choose which SQL Server security services to offer your customers. Our DBA site expert outlines your options. Ask the Expert
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What should I expect when migrating custom applications from SQL Server to MySQL?
Compatibility problems might crop up in a migration from SQL Server to MySQL. Our DBA site expert Hilary Cotter helps you prepare for them. Ask the Expert
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What data storage solutions can help with increases in data-transfer volumes and bottlenecks?
It's important to implement data storage solutions for transfer volumes and bottlenecks as data continues to increase. Our virtualization expert Harley Stagner offers advice. Ask the Expert
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SQL Server capacity planning
In order for SQL Server capacity planning to be affective, resellers must plan the hardware to last the life of the server. Ask the Expert
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SQL Server database security
SQL Server database security is as important to a customer as ensuring their servers don't encounter any downtime. These tools will help keep your customer's database secure. Ask the Expert
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network convergence
Network convergence is the efficient coexistence of telephone, video and data communication within a single network. The use of multiple communication modes in a single network offers convenience and flexibility not possible with separate infrastruct... Definition
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FAQ: How to offer high-availability solutions with SQL Server 2008
Expert Ross Mistry discusses the different ways that SQL Server 2008 can provide high-availability solutions in this FAQ podcast. Podcast
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Channel Explained: Federated databases
Learn about heterogeneous and homogeneous federated databases and the pros and cons of each. Video
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File area network (FAN) podcast -- trends in content management and delivery
Online content is proliferating at unprecedented rates. Get advice from industry analyst Brad O'Neil in this podcast, brought to you by Gear 6. Podcast
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Hadoop development: Tools just beginning to tackle higher-level chores
Standard tools exist for Hadoop management, but more work is needed around Hadoop development tools for mainstream IT. Feature
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Data as a Service opportunities for solution providers
Learn about Data as a Service, how it works, its benefits and drawbacks for customers, and the opportunities it presents to IT solution providers. Tip
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DBaaS pros and cons for solution providers
A DBaaS has feature and other limitations, but it brings shorter sales cycles, reduced startup costs, recurring revenue streams and more customers. Tip
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SQL Server 2012 Power View: Self-service BI reporting for SharePoint
The SQL Server Power View tool enables solution providers to deliver self-service business intelligence reporting to a wide range of customers. Tip
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HP Enterprise Data Warehouse Appliance addresses massive data needs
The HP Enterprise Data Warehouse Appliance can manage from 30 TB to 600 TB of data in a preconfigured bundle. Tip
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Midmarket responds to SAP Rapid Deployment Solutions
SAP Rapid Deployment Solutions appeal to midmarket customers looking for ERP and CRM system advantages without the high cost. Feature
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Microsoft Sync Framework services for mobile device data management
Solutions providers can find success using the Microsoft Sync Framework to help SMBs with mobile workers that aren't constantly connected to a network. Tip
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How to sell cloud BI services by filling in the gaps for customers
Cloud BI services offer customers real-time analysis without the capital expenses, but they can't do everything. That's where the channel comes in. Q&A
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Is SQL Azure migration right for your customers?
Customers considering an SQL Azure migration from SQL Server should be aware of the drawbacks to using this cloud database option. Tip
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Cloud business intelligence tools offer SQL Azure Reporting alternatives
SQL Azure Reporting’s limitations may disappoint some customers, but solution providers can step in and offer other cloud business intelligence tools. Tip
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Read database management news, tips and expert advice for value-added resellers (VARs), consultants and systems integrators that provide database management products and solutions to customers. You'll find tutorials and how-tos on relational database management systems (RDBMSes) such as Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL; help with data analytics concepts such as business intelligence and data mining; and information on database management projects, including backup and recovery, installation and upgrades, performance tuning and data warehousing.