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How much do you know about the components of SQL Server?

From SQL Server Machine Learning Services to the SQL Server Operating System, there's a lot to know about SQL Server. Test your SQL Server knowledge with our quiz. Continue Reading
How much do you really know about SQL Server 2016 licensing?

Should you use Server + CAL licensing for SQL Server 2016 or does Per Core licensing offer more bang for your buck? Read our primer and take this quiz to see if you'd choose right. Continue Reading
SQL Server 2016 new features quiz: PolyBase, Stretch Database and more

With the official release of SQL Server 2016, the upgrade process is starting. Find out if you're a SQL Server 2016 expert or if you still need to learn about SQL Server 2016 new features. Continue Reading
Quiz: How well do you know Windows Azure SQL Database?

Take this brief quiz to test your understanding of SQL Server cloud-based database technology. Continue Reading
SQL Server self-service business intelligence quiz

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of self-service BI on SQLServer. Continue Reading

ThoughtSpot Cloud is a new SaaS version of vendor's platform

ThoughtSpot introduced the first SaaS version of its platform on Tuesday, allowing customers to pay as they go and taking away ...

Analytics in construction has potential to save lives

While minor injuries are on the decline in the construction industry, the rate of fatalities has remained flat, and BI could be a...

Miscues in 2016 inform presidential polling data in 2020

Polls and predictive analytics models are improved in 2020 after the failure to accurately predict the outcome of the 2016 ...

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Discover the main differences between COTS vs. GOTS

When admins compare government versus commercial software options, they must consider cost, use cases and available support as ...

6 steps for effective real-time monitoring across hybrid IT

Infrastructure monitoring can span multiple stakeholders, data center sites and metrics. Use the five W's to establish a ...

IBM roadmap promises a 1,121-qubit quantum computer by 2023

IBM outlined plans to deliver a series of quantum computers over the next three years culminating with IBM Quantum Condor, a ...

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Ahana releases managed Cloud for Presto service

New Ahana cloud system brings a managed service to market that integrates data management and visualization capabilities to aid ...

Pandemic exposes difficulty of data management in education

Limited resources and a shift to remote learning have shown the inequalities across school districts when it comes to data ...

Aerospike Connect improves integrations with NoSQL database

Aerospike updates connectors for popular data query and event streaming tools, including Kafka, Spark, Pulsar and soon Presto, ...

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New Amazon grocery stores run on computer vision, apps

Amazon dives deeper into the grocery business with its first 'new concept' grocery store, driven by automation, computer vision ...

Amazon's sustainability initiatives: Half empty or half full?

Amazon's public perception and investment profile are at stake as altruism and self-interest mix in its efforts to become a more ...

How Amazon launched the warehouse robotics industry

In 2012, the warehouse robotics industry consisted of Kiva Systems, the sole supplier to serve all e-commerce companies. When ...

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Oracle Autonomous Database shifts IT focus to strategic planning

This handbook looks at what Oracle Autonomous Database offers to Oracle users and issues that organizations should consider ...

Oracle Autonomous Database features free DBAs from routine tasks

Oracle Autonomous Database can automate routine administrative and operational tasks for DBAs and improve productivity, but ...

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd dead at 62, succession plan looms

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd's abrupt death at 62 has put the software giant in the position of naming his replacement, and the ...

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How businesses can best build a WordPress knowledge base

A WordPress knowledge base can be useful for companies that want an easy-to-use and customizable product with many plugins that ...

Knowledge bases benefit customer service, call center training

Knowledge bases provide call center agents with training documents and answers to frequently asked questions as they continue to ...

Box Shield, mobile app upgrades on the way

Among a slew of coming upgrades, Box Inc. goes after Microsoft's government business with FedRAMP High certification.

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What admins should know about Microsoft Windows Terminal

There's a new terminal that puts a different spin on the traditional command-line tools used by Windows administrators with ...

SharePoint gets multiple fixes for September Patch Tuesday

There were no zero-days or public disclosures from Microsoft this month, but patches for SharePoint and Exchange should get ...

Microsoft Ignite 2020 conference coverage

This Microsoft Ignite guide compiles news from the online event, including upcoming products and how they might address some of ...