Are you going to upgrade to SQL Server 2012? This edition of SQL Server Insider sets out to help you decide whether the investment is worth it or not. Read this edition to learn if several IT pros are going to upgrade and why, how this release will affect the database marketplace and pros and cons of actually upgrading. 

This e-guide focuses on the impact of infrastructure on database performance. 

<p>This white paper explores the unique requirements of OLTP workloads. Learn about a recommended hardware architecture and its key components that make it well suited for SQL environments.</p> 

This e-guide provides two articles from our award-winning editorial team on how to overcome data governance program issues and best practices for applying on-going data governance tactics. 

This brief paper highlights how Vertica Analytics Platform has the ability to process massive amounts of data at record speeds and process information for quick access to business intelligence (BI). 

This webcast featuring business intelligence expert Wayne Eckerson will explain how big data -- the combination of Hadoop and analytical databases -- is transforming the business intelligence industry. 

While databases hold an organization’s most vital information, database security is often low on the priority list. But with most breaches today directly involving databases, it’s time to rethink your database security strategy. This paper uncovers an approach that helps secure databases while streamlining compliance and maintaining performance. 

Access this video case study of Chicago-based World Kitchen to discover how to achieve fast and efficient data management and streamlined business processes with SAP and OpenText. 

Watch this webcast now to gain insight on a new strategic extract, transform and load (ETL) tools that assist with vital tasks including data services to applications and business users. 

While database security has progressed over the years, it still falls behind the advancement of DBMS, increasing the risk of vulnerabilities and potential for misuse. This resource uncovers five (5) scenarios and the essential best practices to overcome this security gap and help prevent database attacks and insider threats. 

As today’s databases continue to grow in size, complexity and importance, organizations struggle to find the most appropriate strategy to keep them secure. In this Gartner report, uncover the essential controls and best practices for adequately protecting data bases and enterprise data. 

This Forrester report explores the benefits of data archiving. Learn how building an enterprise wide data archiving strategy for large databases and applications may be an ideal solution for your organization. 

This paper releases key findings of the offerings on the current market and assists with making your own storage systems decisions.