(Leon Katsnelson) In my job I get to talk to a lot of database developers. Many of these folks have significant experience building applications that use Oracle databases. I always ask “what tools do you use?” For the longest time I was expecting to hear Oracle Forms or JDeveloper as the answer to m
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Two scripts to help you maintain and secure an Oracle database
For Oracle DBAs, scripts, and the time they save, are invaluable for the maintenance and security of enterprise data. The scripts found in this downloadable PDF document automate several day-to-day processes, freeing time for other important administrative tasks. The first script monitors the fi
FIX: You receive an error message when you use Microsoft OLE DB Provider for Visual FoxPro in SQL Server
Consider the following scenario: • In Microsoft SQL Server, you use Microsoft OLE DB Provider for Visual FoxPro as a linked server by using the OPENQUERY function or the OPENROWSET function. • In SQL Server, you configure Microsoft OLE DB Provider for Visual FoxPro to run in-process. • You ru
Achieving Regulatory Compliance for IT Change and Configuration Control
Learn the five best practices for achieving the COBIT objectives and how BMC Change and Configuration Management solutions can help you achieve compliance. It’s all in this complimentary BMC white paper. Get it now. (R, pdf)
MySQL Brings Database Up to Par for Enterprise Deployments
(Alex Woodie) Large companies that previously would not consider the open-source MySQL database due to its lack of high-end features needed to run enterprise applications may want to take a fresh look at the data platform. Last week the Swedish company announced MySQL version 5.0, which adds critica
Enabling Logging of Autonomic Tasks in WebSphere Extended Deployment
(James Kochuba) WebSphere Extended Deployment (XD) provides autonomic capabilities — dynamic clusters and health monitoring — enabling WebSphere systems to adapt to changes in workload and health of the servers. However, the information about the actions it recommends and that it performs are tran
Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing in SQL Server 2005
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is a complete business intelligence (BI) platform that provides the features, tools, and functionality to build both classic and innovative kinds of analytical applications. This paper provides an introduction to the tools that you will use to build an analytical applicatio
Full text search with Oracle Text
(fstrahberger) Do you ever had a problem like this: I need all documents on my hard drive, containing the words Oracle and SQL Server but do not contain MS Access. Do you have Oracle 10g and about 2 hours time? Yes! – Then I will show you an easy way to index your documents using Oracle Text. As I a
Classification system for disaster levels
(Mike Talon) Every so often, I like to review a system that has been proposed to classify disasters and potential responses. While nearly everyone involved in disaster recovery (DR) planning has some idea of the types of disasters that could strike, few have concrete ideas on how to apply those conc
Developing a Custom Web Part, Part 2
(Paul Schaeflein) Our custom Web Part project is to develop a part that outputs a countdown timer to a project milestone, or some other event. This countdown Web Part will provide a visual cue to an upcoming deadline — a very important task that all project managers strive to perform successfully.