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Troubleshooting SQL 2005: Opening the Database Administrator's Toolbox by Global Knowledge Network, Inc. January 2008 - (Free Research) This white paper guides you through troubleshooting using some of SQL 2005's built-in features to diagnose issues with your database.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Oracle Database Appliance: A Simple, Economical Option for SMBs and Independent Software Vendors  by Oracle and Intel January 2012 - (Free Research) Read this technology overview of a DBMS built for SMBs that provides a rapidly-deployable, highly-available platform at an affordable cost.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Top Ten Things Every DBA Should Know About SQL Server by Global Knowledge March 2010 - (Free Research) Microsoft SQL Server has evolved over the years as a scalable, robust database management system and is now competing in the VLDB (Very Large Database) space with Oracle and IBM.  This white paper outlines some of theimportant fundamentals of Microsoft SQL Server that every DBA should know.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Top 6 LiteSpeed Features DBAs Should Know About by Quest Software September 2011 - (Free Research) To run secure, compressed, blazing-fast backups, you need the right tool – and that’s LiteSpeed for SQL Server. In this new technical brief, discover six LiteSpeed features every DBA should know, and how LiteSpeed for SQL Server can make every DBA’s job easier. Read it today.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Whose Fault is it Anyway? Using Compuware Abend-AID to Diagnose DB2 and WebSphere MQ Problems by Compuware Corporation September 2009 - (Free Research) This paper discusses how you can leverage existing Abend-AID capabilities to simplify problem resolution even in these increasingly complex systems. Read this paper to learn more about diagnosing DB2 and WebSphere MQ problems with Compuware Abend-AID.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

ORC International Database Manageability and Productivity Cost Comparison Study: Oracle Database 11g Release 2 vs. IBM DB2 Enterprise 9.7 by Oracle Corporation September 2011 - (Free Research) Conducted by the research firm ORC International, this study found that performing common database management tasks for Oracle Database 11g R2 took less time and fewer resources than performing the same tasks for DB2 Enterprise 9.7. Although funded by Oracle, the study was independently conducted by ORC.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

SQL Server Insider E-Zine - Volume 1: Is Self-service BI the Answer? by Dell, Inc. and Intel February 2010 - (Free Research) Business intelligence is a hot topic in 2010, especially with the upcoming release of Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 R2 being dubbed as the "BI release." In this e-zine, one SQL Server expert breaks down exactly what goes into self-service BI, where it works and where it falls short.  (EZINE) READ ABSTRACT |

Lowering Your IT Costs with Oracle Database 11g Release 2 by Oracle Corporation April 2010 - (Free Research) Oracle Database 11g Release 2, the second release of the award winning Oracle Database 11g, provides the foundation for IT professionals to successfully deliver more information with higher quality of service, make more efficient use of their budgets, and reduce the risk of change in data centers.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

IBM and Red Hat: Security-Rich Collaboration and Messaging Platform by Red Hat IBM and Red Hat have a single, security-rich collaboration and messaging platform that makes it simple, easy, and affordable to improve organizational productivity and effectiveness. It is much more than a Microsoft Exchange/desktop alternative.  (SOFTWARE PRODUCT)

SQL Anywhere v11.0.1 Developer Edition by Sybase, Inc. June 2010 - (Free Research) Addresses need for high reliability and data sync to multiple device platforms. Avoids need for a DBA, and reduces development effort by simplifying performance optimisation and back end connectivity. Works with standard development tools and languages.  (DOWNLOAD) READ ABSTRACT |

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE TOOLS FOR SQL SERVER DBAS by Idera February 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 |

Restoring Data with Database Snapshots by Global Knowledge July 2010 - (Free Research) In this paper you’ll learn how Snapshots use a copy-on-write operation that minimizes the drive space required for each snapshot. Unless there are changes in the original database, the snapshots will remain empty. Queries to the snapshot for un­changed records will automatically be redirected to the original database.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Inside SQL Server 2008: Management Studio Improvements by Global Knowledge July 2009 - (Free Research) When the SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) was first introduced in SQL Server 2005, it received mixed reviews. With the launch of SQL Server 2008, Microsoft has succeeded in transforming the SSMS into a much more useful tool set. This whitepaper will list and discuss each of these improvements of SSMS 2008.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Configuring Security in SQL Server by Global Knowledge February 2009 - (Free Research) This document focuses on each level of security, starting at the server level and working our way down to database objects such as Server Security, Database Security, Schema Security and Object Security.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

S3 Control: Adding Control to Change Management by Solidcore Systems, Inc. There is a gap between change activity & the documented Change Management process. Solidcore S3 Control adds control to change management. It provides visibility into changes in the enterprise IT infrastructure, accountability for employees deploying ticketed changes, & enforcement of change policies. It is available on IBM platforms.  (SOFTWARE PRODUCT)

Simple Cloud Identity Management (SCIM) by Ping Identity Corporation September 2011 - (Free Research) The Simple Cloud Identity Management (SCIM) specification is designed to simplify cloud-based identity management, making it more convenient and cost-effective for users to move into, out of and around the Cloud. This white paper will show use cases that are mapped onto the appropriate pieces of the SCIM specification set that support them.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Oracle Database Appliance by Oracle and Intel January 2012 - (Free Research) Learn more about why the Oracle Database Appliance is an ideal database system for customers who value simplicity and who seek to lower the costs and the risks of deploying a highly available database solution.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Time Savings and Ease of Deployment Comparison Study - Database Appliance vs Microsoft SQL Server      by Oracle and Intel January 2012 - (Free Research) Read this research report to discover the results of comparison testing between two database management systems - Oracle Database Appliance and Microsoft SQL Server - in terms of the productivity and cost-efficiency differences.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Microsoft SQL Server 2008: What's New with R2? by Global Knowledge March 2010 - (Free Research) Are you ready for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2? This white paper highlights some of the major features included in SQL Server 2008 R2 due to be released in the first half of 2010.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How Oracle Database 11g Release 2 Lowers Data Storage Costs with Automatic Storage Management by Oracle Corporation December 2010 - (Free Research) Read this whitepaper to learn more on how to easily and efficiently manage data storage with Oracle Database 11g. And now with Release 2, Oracle extends functionality to manage all types of data.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Optimizing Storage for Oracle PeopleSoft Applications by Oracle Corporation June 2011 - (Free Research) This white paper explains how by partitioning databases based on the lifecycles of the information and compressing historical data, IT departments can reduce their dependency on high-end storage, reduce their incremental storage costs, keep more data online for longer periods, and improve the performance of applications.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Emerging Media Series: How Blogs & Real Simple Syndication (RSS) Impact B2B Technology Purchase Decisions by KnowledgeStorm, Inc (E-mail this company) September 2006 - (Free Research) This report, the second in a series of studies looking at the impact emerging online applications have on B2B technology marketing, finds that blogs and Real Simple Syndication (RSS) are catching on more quickly than previously thought.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Podcast: Emerging Media Series II: Blogs and Real Simple Syndication Report by KnowledgeStorm, Inc (E-mail this company) September 2006 - (Free Research) This podcast will focus on the content of a new KnowledgeStorm research report, the second in a series of studies looking at the impact emerging online applications have on B2B technology marketing. The research finds that blogs and Real Simple Syndication (RSS) are catching on more quickly than previously thought.  (PODCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

October 2011 SharePoint eZine: The Hidden Costs of SharePoint Server 2010 Implementations by SearchContentManagement November 2011 - (Free Research) In this edition of our quarterly SharePoint e-zine, get expert advice on avoiding surprise expenditures, examples of how customers use ISV products to fill in gaps in SharePoint functionality, and tips to ensure proper staffing so the enterprise gets a ROI.  (EZINE) READ ABSTRACT |

Realizing the Benefits of Standardizing on a Database Platform by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd December 2010 - (Free Research) How can IT organizations reduce complexity, address the problems caused by inconsistent data and enhance integration of IT resources across the enterprise? One solution that is being tried more and more frequently by innovative IT departments is to standardize on a single database platform.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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