Backup and Recovery Definitions

Browse Definitions

Search Definitions

A
AlwaysOn Availability Groups

AlwaysOn Availability Groups is a database mirroring technique for Microsoft SQL Server that allows administrators to pull together a group of user databases that can fail over together.

M
Microsoft SQL Server 2016

SQL Server 2016 is a SQL-based relational database management system released by Microsoft for general availability on June 1, 2016. It supports transaction processing, data warehousing and analytics uses and provides new and updated features with a 'mobile first, cloud first' approach.

R
rollback

A rollback is the undoing of partly completed database changes when a database transaction is determined to have failed.

AI, graph databases among top BI and analytics trends

Leading trends in BI and analytics include machine learning, multi-cloud and graph databases. IT expert William McKnight details ...

MicroStrategy 2019 platform touts 'zero-click' analytics

MicroStrategy's latest BI platform supports a 'zero-click' analytics future with help from new voice and vision capabilities. The...

Analytics trends we'll see in 2019

BI and analytics software looks to evolve further in 2019, as tools will keep getting easier to use and more AI-powered ...

SearchDataCenter

Top five data center trends to watch in 2019

In 2019, data center admins should research how technologies such as AIOps, chatbots and GPUs can help them with their management...

Top server maintenance tips to extend hardware lifespan

IT administrators can upgrade CPU, RAM and networking hardware to maintain smooth server operations and to maximize resources.

IBM quantum computing system, apps lab seek commercial users

IBM finally introduced its first integrated quantum computer that is designed for commercial accounts. But the emergence of ...

SearchDataManagement

Cloudera and Hortonworks combo to push CDP, machine learning

Two wunderkinds of Hadoop have formalized their merger. Cloudera and Hortonworks say they will place special focus on AI as they ...

Why organizations need a solid data governance strategy

Data management has evolved from centralized data accessible by only the IT department to a flood of data stored in data ...

IBM Weather Channel location data use spurs privacy concerns

IBM CEO Ginni Rometty pushed real-time weather data mining for travel and other uses, even as the Los Angeles city attorney is ...

SearchAWS

Hotel chain bets on AWS migration for cloud IT strategy

Choice Hotels has placed its technological future in the hands of AWS. Choice's CTO says it's the right move at the right time, ...

CloudWatch Logs Insights won't replace third-party tools -- yet

Organizations struggle to gain insights from their deluge of log data. An updated CloudWatch service can help, but don't expect ...

AWS scoops up TSO Logic for cloud spend analysis

AWS has acquired TSO Logic, which produces analytics that customers can use to plan moves to the cloud. The deal comes with the ...

SearchOracle

Key new features coming in Oracle Database 19c

With Oracle Database 19c, Oracle is aiming to boost the stability of its flagship software's latest generation. But 19c also ...

The real Oracle cloud strategy that may work vs. AWS and Azure

Oracle's database software is at the heart of its efforts to move users to its cloud. And that strategy might work, despite ...

Why to give third-party Oracle database monitoring tools a try

Oracle DBAs can use features in Oracle Enterprise Manager under database licenses. But third-party tools may aid efforts to ...

SearchContentManagement

Open source search engines attract developers

The enterprise search market is evolving and offering new options, such as open source and AI. Discover the benefits of these ...

Successful chatbot content strategies rely on tools, AI

Chatbots aren't a panacea curing customer support issues. Organizations must hone their content quality, organization and ...

Be aware of new OneDrive and SharePoint security features

SharePoint and OneDrive shops can implement recent security features to improve the content sharing process. Discover what's new ...

SearchWindowsServer

Q&A: Will Microsoft artificial intelligence change your job?

Technical architect Jason Wynn says the data center is already on the path to a more autonomous future due to the acceleration of...

How to set up and enforce Azure multifactor authentication

Azure Active Directory offers multifactor authentication to further secure login credentials. Get started with these instructions...

Migrate Exchange to Office 365 with these tips

Check this list of common issues that can occur during an Exchange migration to steer the organization away from potential ...