Java tool using OASIS Entity Resolution catalogs now supports multiple catalog managers and comes with tests and examples.
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Three More For XML Output
by Uche Ogbuji – This column has touched on some advanced XML processing topics, but I keep coming back to basics. The reason for this is that the two most common XML processing tasks for Python users are to extract particular data fields from XML files and to generate XML in order to feed another p
Porting to DB2 Version 7.2 from Sybase Adaptive Server or Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000
By Amyris V. Rada – If you are ready to port to DB2, sometimes the toughest part of the job can be just figuring out how to take what you know about one database product and map that to DB2. These guides map the architectures, terminology, programming APIs, and administration features of Sybase Adap
Getting a Boost from DB2
By Michael L. Gonzales and Jon Rubin – Built-in business intelligence functions let DB2 handle data preparation so partner apps can do what they do best: Serve up actionable insight.
Oracle takes identity management to grid
By Ellen O’Brien – Oracle Corp. is touting its identity management capabilities in an attempt to show customers that whatever IBM can do, Oracle can do better.
Big Blue retools database pricing
By Martin LaMonica – IBM is looking to increase the competitive pressure on its database rivals with the introduction of a revamped database pricing plan for small and medium-size businesses.
Check Locking Activity
by Puneet Bhandari – This script checks the locking activity in an Oracle database. This is very useful for finding out about locking problems, and it gives very detailed information to determine if SQL scripts needs to be optimized for locking issues.
Become a .NET Connection Pool Lifeguard
In this article from SQL Server Magazine, William Vaughn describes some performance issues with managing connection pools and shows you how to manage your pools to prevent overflow.
T-SQL Programming Part 1 – Defining Variables, and IF…ELSE logic
By Gregory A. Larsen – This is the first of a series of articles discussing various aspects of T-SQL programming. Whether you are building a stored procedure or writing a small Query Analyzer script you will need to know the basics of T-SQL programming. This first article will discuss defining varia
Visual Studio Tools for Office System Includes SQL Server
Marie Huwe, general manager of Microsoft’s Developer Division, announced that Visual Studio Tools for the Microsoft Office System is now available. The Microsoft Office System lets developers create solutions that integrate information stored on different platforms and systems.