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Recently released is Version 1.0.2.0 of SqlDiffFramework, which compares either live data or saved snapshots from various combinations of popular databases including SQL Server, Oracle, MySql, as well as ODBC data sources. SqlDiffFramework simplifies comparisons and reduces the amount of work spent finding discrepancies in production and development databases by: highlighting both row and column […]

Internet.com and Microsoft are partnering to connect the developer community with the people who make the tools you use daily. Stop into the CodeGuru Forums and post your question. There will be a variety of Microsoft product managers and guests answering questions on many of the new technologies that have recently released. Bring your questions […]

IBM DB2 environments are now supported by the free trial version of dataguise’s dgdiscover database security solution. dgdiscover is automated, easy to use software designed to give companies a strong, cost effective security strategy; and the 14 day trial will give users an extensive audit of their DB2 database while quickly determining where the company’s […]

SQL Server expert Thomas LaRock has joined Confio Software’s senior DBA team which works directly with clients on Confio’s Ignite for SQL Server performance analysis software. Says Confio, “Tom’s expertise in SQL Server further rounds-out our team of expert DBAs who are critical in working with clients seeking solutions for performance bottlenecks.” LaRock is a […]

On June 29, Oracle will be hosting a global online event with live virtual sessions to help its partners engage in the Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialized program for Oracle’s fiscal year 2011. Oracle executives from all over the world will be speaking on strategic focus areas like databases, and specific sales strategies. There will also be […]

SQL Server 2008 has now gained in-database analytics from Fuzzy Logix and its DB Lytix, a database analytics library. DB Lytix provides: Extensive research on advanced analytical methods Functions for mathematical and statistical analysis, data mining, and Monte Carlo simulations. Quick predictive analysis with the familiar T-SQL language within SQL Server Along with reduced cost […]

“Open-source databases, such as Ingres, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, continue to expand their features and functionality, providing viable alternatives that can support most small to moderately sized business applications,” wrote an analyst with Forrester. And the open source market continues to grow; however open source databases provide unique security challenges to the companies using them. Some […]

Users of Microsoft PowerPivot can now import large volumes of Oracle data using Attunity Ltd.’s new Attunity PowerPivot Connector for Oracle. This connector is affordable, and tested 50% faster than other connectors in lab benchmarks, as well as having a self-contained installation with minimal dependency on additional client software.

Application Security Inc. has put out a new TOP 10 list of database vulnerabilities that includes: Default, Blank & Weak Username/Password SQL Injections Extensive User & Group Privilege Unnecessary Enabled DB Feature Broken Configuration Management Buffer Overflows Privilege Escalation Denial of Service Attack DoS Unpatched Databases Unencrypted sensitive data – at rest and in motion

Tackling database security requires the proper channels and resellers with database expertise, noted Paul Judd, UK and Ireland director at Fortinet. Adding that “Typically our partners are network security-literate, but not many have database skills that enable them to have conversations with the database administrator or risk manager” So with the recent acquisition of IPLocks, […]

Coming this July 7th, at an event in London, company president Charles Phillips and vice president of product development Thomas Kurian will present the new improvement to Oracle’s Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition 11g. Improved analytics, reporting, scalability, performance, and system management are on the plate as well as a new end-user experience.

“Do You DB2?” is an essay contest from IDUG, International DB2 User Group, that is open to professional and student end users of DB2 database. Participants will need to fill out an entry form and submit it with an essay of their best DB2 stories. An IDUG panel will judge the entries, and winners will […]