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From Data to Knowledge and Beyond
The basic building block of knowledge is data. Data is a fact represented out of context and with no relation to other facts. Examples of data are: 27 JAN 010110 Without additional details, we know...
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The Impact of Row Size on Query Performance
As part of my job as a database consultant, I regularly keep my eyes open for interesting topics in relevant blogs and forums. Recently, one interaction caught my eye, where somebody asked what kind...
View ArticlePerhaps The Most Important Data Management Issue Today
Although there are many important issues that organizations are struggling with regarding data and data management these days, few would argue that securing and protecting their data is not among the...
View ArticleDatabase Performance versus Scalability
Database performance and scalability are both important aspects of managing and optimizing databases, but they refer to different characteristics and considerations. Database performance refers to how...
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Optimizing Database Performance
Last week I was proud to publish my latest database book, this time on the important topic of achieving and maintaining efficient performance for your databases and the applications that access them....
View ArticleMy Recent Data-Related Articles on Elnion
Today’s post is a short one intended to let my readers know about the articles that I have written for Elnion on data and database related topics. First of all, what is Elnion? Elnion is a web-based...
View ArticleQ+A: Upgrading the Company DBMS
I regularly receive questions from readers and every now and then I choose one to highlight here on the blog. Today, I want to share a Q+A from a reader/student asking for guidance on things a company...
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My Latest Book: Mainframe Specialty Processors
Today’s post will be brief… just to announce my latest book. It does have relevance to data, but only for IBM System Z mainframe shops. The book is titled: Mainframe Specialty Processors:...
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Seasons Greetings 2023
We have entered the holiday season 2023. Did you know there are nearly two dozen different holidays and celebrations observed from the end of October through the beginning of January every year? With...
View ArticleData Lake vs. Data Warehouse
There is one thing we can say for certain about the IT and computer industry – we sure love creating new terms and categories… even when, it can be argued, that we don’t need them. And even when new...
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