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THE SQL SERVER SECURITY THREAT — IT’S CLOSER THAN YOU THINK by Idera January 31, 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper discusses the information security and compliance issues associated with Microsoft SQL Server database systems. Whether you’re a CSO, IT manager, internal auditor or database administrator, you'll learn about the database security threat, how compliance fits into the overall scheme and what you should do to minimize your risks.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Securing PostgreSQL from External Attack by EnterpriseDB Corporation November 09, 2009 - (Free Research) Databases are an important part of a company’s infrastructure, but they also tend to be rich with attack vectors to exploit. This webcast explores the many potential PostgreSQL external vulnerabilities and then shows how those vulnerabilities can be secured. Watch this webcast to learn how to protect one of your company’s most valued assets.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE TOOLS FOR SQL SERVER DBAS by Idera February 02, 2012 - (Free Research) Optimizing SQL Server performance can be a daunting task, especially for an increasing number of reluctant DBAs faced with managing their organization’s SQL Server databases, despite little training. This white paper provides a high-level overview of core SQL Server performance concepts and an overview of essential SQL Server performance tools.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Negotiating cloud contracts by ComputerWeekly.com January 24, 2013 - (Free Research) This article, drawing on sources including interviews with cloud computing providers, users and other market actors, is the first in-depth research into how cloud contracts are negotiated.  (ESSENTIAL GUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

How To Migrate Your Data In Seven Steps by SAS Institute Inc. March 16, 2009 - (Free Research) Historically, data migration projects have had a tendency to fail. According to Bloor Research, as many as 60 percent do not succeed. How can you prevent failure when migrating your data? Follow this seven-step process, then download the SAS white paper at the end of this article to learn more.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Database Crime Scene Prevention by Imperva February 20, 2009 - (Free Research) This article examines known attacks, methods, and tools used by criminals, as well as emerging exploit categories used to break into a database, establish control, compromise the system, steal the data, and cover up the tracks. Read this short article to learn best practices for protecting databases against these attack methods.  (TECHNICAL ARTICLE) READ ABSTRACT |

SQL Server 2000 Security Best Practices by Global Knowledge Network, Inc. November 2004 - (Free Research) The security of SQL Server database servers has become a top priority for database administrators. This article examines best practices that can be employed to secure Microsoft SQL Server 2000 databases. It provides an overview of the security model in SQL Server 2000 and discusses best practices you can employ to secure yours.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Gartner: CIO checklist for next-generation mobile strategies by ComputerWeekly.com July 2012 - (Free Research) This article by Gartner analysts provides CIOs with a checklist of guidelines and questions to help businesses make the most out of the next generation mobile technology.  (ANALYST BRIEF) READ ABSTRACT |

Information Security Magazine: May 2010 - Data: Do you know where it’s going? by Information Security Magazine May 2010 - (Free Research) This month’s cover story deals with database activity monitoring and how to keep vigilant watch over your data. Other features cover new stealthy and sophisticated malware that aims at hijacking business banking accounts and Windows 7 operating system security improvements. Read on and take a look at all three featured articles and much more.  (EZINE)

Information Security Magazine, May 2009: Automating Compliance by Information Security Magazine May 2009 - (Free Research) This month's cover story is on Automatic Compliance. The weight of regulatory compliance can break the back of your IT operation. Automation can help you gear up for your next audit. We'll also cover new technologies for identity and access management, IDS vs. IPS, and more.  (EZINE)

Gartner: Best practices for I&O for cloud-readiness by ComputerWeekly.com January 2013 - (Free Research) Gartner analysts explain how Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) teams can best prepare for the cloud.  (ANALYST BRIEF) READ ABSTRACT |

Gartner: Five trends that will affect your cloud strategy by ComputerWeekly.com April 2012 - (Free Research) <p>Businesses need to keep a close eye on the evolution of cloud based services to avoid wasting money and missing out on business opportunities.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p>  (ANALYST BRIEF) READ ABSTRACT |

Designing Artificial Intelligence for Games (part 2) by Intel Software Network June 2009 - (Free Research) This article gets dangerously close to real artificial intelligence (AI). All intelligent agents need to have a basic ability to perceive their environment and some means of navigating and moving within the world around them-be it real or otherwise. Read on to learn more about AI.  (WHITE PAPER)

Best Practices for Migrating SAP Environments by Sun Microsystems, Inc. June 2009 - (Free Research) This Sun BluePrints™ article explains the process of moving an SAP environment from one system to another, and describes the resources and services available from Sun to assist users planning a migration.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Gartner: Deploying iPads on the corporate network by ComputerWeekly.com March 2012 - (Free Research) Tim Zimmerman, Gartner research director offers some practical advice to organisations wanted to use iPads on their corporate wireless networks.  (ANALYST BRIEF) READ ABSTRACT |

Article: Best practices for deploying iSCSI SANs in DSS database solutions by Dell, Inc. April 2011 - (Free Research) Scalability and availability are key factors of an effective DSS or DW solution. Adhering to the best practices outlined in this article for integrating Dell EqualLogic PS Series iSCSI SAN arrays into the design can help IT administrators create a scalable high-performance infrastructure.  (ANALYST NEWS) READ ABSTRACT |

Data Mart Consolidation by Hexaware Technologies September 2011 - (Free Research) This white paper explores how Data Mart consolidation is an effective tool for saving money when dealing with large volumes of data.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Information Security Magazine - December 2009 / January 2010: Basic Database Security by Information Security Magazine December 2009 - (Free Research) This issue of information security magazine provides a step-by-step guide to securing database systems, explores the important factors in selecting a SaaS provider, presents a whole new approach to security management that has nothing to do with structure-driven policy architecture, and more.  (EZINE)

Gartner: HTML5 and the journey to the modern web   by ComputerWeekly.com July 2012 - (Free Research) Gartner analysts explain what steps IT departments need to take to take advantage of HTML5 and why they need to act sooner rather than later.    (ANALYST BRIEF) READ ABSTRACT |

Gartner: Context-aware computing by ComputerWeekly.com June 2012 - (Free Research) Gartner analysts, William Clark, David W Cearley and Avivah Litan, explain how business can exploit context-aware computing and social media.  (ANALYST BRIEF) READ ABSTRACT |

UK IT priorities 2012 by ComputerWeekly.com August 2012 - (Free Research) This exclusive Computer Weekly research reveals how UK IT departments are prioritising their budgets in 2012, which technologies they are investing in, and the impact of cloud computing, mobile and other disruptive technology on their IT strategies.  (IT BRIEFING) READ ABSTRACT |

Databases at Risk: Current State of Database Security (Enterprise Strategy Group) by IBM September 2009 - (Free Research) This ESG Research Brief analyzes the current state of database security and categorizes databases as a “dangerous and growing security gap”. Read this brief which offers steps to improve database security across the enterprise.  (ANALYST BRIEF) READ ABSTRACT |

Enhance Business Insight and Scalability of XML Data with New DB2 9.7 pureXML Features by IBM March 2011 - (Free Research) This is a developerWorks article. This article summarizes the new pureXML capabilities, explains how they can be used, and discusses sample application scenarios.  (TECHNICAL ARTICLE) READ ABSTRACT |

A Beautiful, Cloudy Forecast: Research shows business potential in cloud-based predictive analytic solutions by Teradata June 2012 - (Free Research) <p>Predictive analytics and cloud solutions are changing the way organizations do business. But what about predictive analytics in the cloud? Check out this article by industry expert James Taylor on the concerns and benefits regarding cloud-based predictive analytics and learn about companies that have experienced the impressive results. </p>  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

IBM Information Management: Manage your data and control risk to develop information you can trust by IBM November 2011 - (Free Research) The IBM Information Management portfolio offers a complete set of solutions designed to help you not only manage your data, but also master it. Read on to learn more about: Data management, information integration, data warehousing and more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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