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Drizzle: MySQL slims down on Aker's diet
Brian Aker, MySQL's director of architecture, has unveiled Drizzle, a database project aimed at powering websites with massive concurrency as well as trimming superfluous functionality from MySQL. Read more »
Database servers get a new yardstick
After 14 years measuring the world's most powerful servers, the TPC-C speed test is being supplanted by a new benchmark. Read more »
Sun floats open-source database idea
Sun Microsystems has raised the possibility that it might offer customers its own database, a move that could trigger displeasure at Oracle but curry favor with open-source advocates. Read more »
Worm hijacks open source database
Thousands of MySQL servers around the world are being infected with a worm which could facilitate a massive denial-of-service attack. Read more »
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 »
MySQL 5 reaches beta
The open source database company says it is 'fixing 10 years of criticism in one release'. Read more »
Oracle gains control of PeopleSoft
Enough PeopleSoft investors have tendered their shares to give Oracle a controlling stake - but it needs more to come forward in order to avoid the need for a shareholder vote. Read more »
PostgreSQL gets enterprise backing
Pervasive Software has decided to offer commercial support and services for the open source database, due to the strength of PostgreSQL's technology and its choice of licence. Read more »
MySQL 4.1 moves in on Oracle
The open-source database is edging closer to parity with commercial databases with functionality such as binary prepared statements. Read more »
Eben Moglen predicts broad embrace of GPL 3
The open-source legal expert is bullish about the prospects for the upcoming new version of the General Public License. Read more »
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Comparing SQL Server constraints and DML triggers
This article sheds some light on when to use constraints and when to use DML triggers. Read more »
SQL Server tips: nested triggers and dump files
These SQL Server tips will help you detect when a trigger inadvertently fires other triggers and teach you to read backup info stored in the msdb. Read more »
Introduction to Policy-Based Management in SQL Server 2008
New to SQL Server 2008 is Policy-Based Management. This new technology allows for defining polices to ensure your database guidelines are met. This article gives an overview of this new technology. Read more »
Bulk importing data into SQL Server
If you work with databases, at some point, you'll deal with inserting data into SQL Server from outside data files. This tutorial shows how to import data using the BULK INSERT command and explains how changing some of its options can make it easier and more efficient to insert data. Read more »
Designing databases for reporting brings clients higher ROI
Reports can be the most important part of the database apps you design for clients. The ability to create queries and reports on the fly extends the power of reporting information and creates added value for your clients. Read more »
MySQL or PostgreSQL?
What is a better open source alternative--MySQL or PostgreSQL? Australian commentator Con Zymaris answers this Builder Australia reader's question. Read more »
Ask Oracle: How do I set up a Virtual Private Database?
Want to set up a virtual private database? Oracle guru Richard Rendell answers our Builder AU reader's question that will get your database up and running in no time. Read more »
Optimise your PostgreSQL database with data types
This document outlines the most important data types supported by PostgreSQL, describing when and how each should be used. Read more »
Is SQL a legitimate programming language?
Bigotry within the ranks of the development community is rampant. Many developers view SQL as an afterthought. Is this a mistake? Builder.com investigates. Read more »
Integrate PostgreSQL with .NET
The PostgreSQL database server provides a reliable, robust database solution at no cost. Tony Patton walks you through the steps of using PostgreSQL as the backend for .NET applications. Read more »
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