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The future of Oracle and Sun
With the EC giving the Oracle/Sun deal a stamp of approval, it’s time to see what’s in store for the future of Oracle and Sun as we learn plans for Sun’s server hardware, virtualization technology, MySQL database and more. Special News Coverage
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Diving deeper into the SQL database features
There are dozens of SQL database features for Oracle, IBM and Microsoft that have advantages and disadvantages that must be sorted through. This guide should help. Guide
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How to determine your SQL database through needs analysis
Finding the best SQL database for your company can be a long-drawn-out process that should not be taken lightly. The journey starts with a single step: a thorough 'needs analysis. Guide
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The MySQL open source database in the enterprise
The MySQL open source database is not a head-to-head competitor with the SQL database offerings of Oracle, IBM and Microsoft, but many have discovered its hidden advantages. Guide
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Breaking down the contenders in the SQL database market
In this chapter we take a look at the relative strengths and weaknesses in the SQL database offerings of The Big Three in the SQL database market: Oracle, IBM and Microsoft. Guide
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Oracle VM vs. VMware: A closer look
Trying to decide between Oracle VM and VMWare for your Oracle virtualization needs? Read this Oracle VM vs. VMWare guide for a side-by-side comparison of the two Oracle virtualization vendors. Guide
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Guide to Oracle's virtualization strategy
This guide to Oracle virtualization strategy covers how Oracle VM fits into the virtualization market, and Oracle's recent acquisition of Virtual Iron. Guide
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Oracle Fusion Update Center
Everything you need to know about Oracle's high-profile acquisition spree and Fusion integration plans is here in one spot. Special News Coverage
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Agilent dumps legacy systems for Oracle
Semiconductor maker Agilent Technologies is ending a reliance of more than 2,000 antiquated machines by consolidating on Oracle. Special Event
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McNealy: Sun, Oracle share same vision
Sun Microsystems chief Scott McNealy told OracleWorld attendees that Sun and Oracle share similar goals. He also took time to bash Michael Dell for claiming Sun spends too much on research and development. Special Event
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Feds reportedly investigating Oracle for bribery
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, U.S. officials are investigating Oracle for bribing foreign government officials to win business there. News | 31 Aug 2011
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Duncan Jones on licensing and maintenance trends
Duncan Jones discusses software vendors' licensing flexibility, license audits and considerations in moving applications to the cloud and mobile devices. Blog | 31 May 2011
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Independent Oracle survey says: Loyalty might be waning
A recent independent Oracle survey of IT professionals, 94% of them Oracle customers, found not only some disenchantment with Oracle, but also a strong possibility of disengagement. News | 13 May 2011
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One shop describes its move off Oracle on Itanium
Given Oracle’s recent announcement that it would stop software development on Itanium, one environmental services company’s decision to move to x86 Linux is timely. News | 25 Mar 2011
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Oracle MySQL 5.5 eyes Windows, SQL Server
Oracle MySQL 5.5 is now generally available after coming out in beta in April. The new version is focused on grabbing some of the Windows database market away from Microsoft SQL Server. News | 15 Dec 2010
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Oracle Enterprise Manager improves, still far from Big Four
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center 11g now includes management tools for Sun products, but one analyst says Enterprise Manager is too Oracle-centric to be a big player in systems management. News | 09 Nov 2010
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Oracle Beehive collaboration software to be rolled into WebCenter
Oracle Beehive made a big splash at OpenWorld 2008, where company officials billed it as integrated collaboration software meant to compete with Exchange, Lotus and SharePoint. But the buzz is done buzzing. News | 07 Oct 2010
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Oracle vs. Google lawsuit
Oracle sued Google on Aug. 12, 2010, claiming that Google was violating Oracle's intellectual property related to Java with its Android operating system used on mobile phones. News | 05 Oct 2010
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Oracle Openworld 2010 Special Report
This special report is your guide to Oracle OpenWorld 2010, the biggest annual conference for users of Oracle database and applications technology worldwide. News | 20 Sep 2010
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Analyst weighs in on former HP CEO Mark Hurd’s value to Oracle
Illuminata principal IT advisor Jonathan Eunice says Hurd's experience with Teradata will help Oracle push its Exadata database machine. But even more, getting Hurd means Oracle gets someone who has run one of the largest businesses in the world with... News | 09 Sep 2010
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Oracle vs. Sybase: 10 reasons to use Sybase on Linux
Despite its fall from market leadership, Sybase is still a strong enterprise offering, says database consultant Dr. Mich Talebzadeh. In this tip, he gives 10 reasons why Sybase on Linux bests other databases, particularly Oracle. Tip
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Utility computing promising, but proceed with caution
Utility computing looks promising, but proceed with caution. Tip
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Oracle vs. SQL Server: Why Oracle wins
In this comparison of Oracle vs. SQL Server, Oracle comes out on top. Tip
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Analysts: Expect a wireless boom in 2004
Industry analysts say people can expect a massive boom in the number of companies with fully deployed wireless networks in 2004, despite the financial and security concerns. Tip
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Demand for ATA disk drives expected to grow
New data-retention laws are pushing growth in the ATA disk market. Tip
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Previewing 'smart' systems, part 2
Although full-fledged self-healing systems are still years away, there are some products and services that can help customers get started down that path today. Tip
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Microsoft's best-kept database secret
Les Pinter discusses a hidden gem known as MS Visual FoxPro. Tip
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Why does Oracle beat out MySQL in database comparisons?
Why, in the comparison of MySQL and Oracle, does Oracle win all the time? Ask the Expert
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Problems with statement performance
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SP to update across a firewall
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Oracle vs. SQL Server revisited
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Social effects of databases
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Oracle vs. Microsoft SQL Server
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Is Oracle Exadata vs. SAP HANA a valid comparison?
Experts Alex Gorbachev of Pythian and John Appleby of Bluefin Solutions debate the merits of Oracle Exadata and SAP HANA. Podcast
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Oracle Openworld 2009: Here's what to expect
IOUG President Ian Abramson discusses what to expect at Oracle OpenWorld 2009, including information on hot topics like Oracle 11g R2, Oracle Middleware 11g, and the Sun acquisition. Podcast
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IOUG on 2009 Collaborate conference: what's hot, what's not
SearchOracle.com talks with Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG) president Ian Abramson about what to expect at the 2009 Collaborate conference, the annual conference for Oracle applications and technology users. Podcasts
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Forrester outlines database security trends in 2009
Noel Yuhanna of Forrester Research discusses Forrester's new database security report, which reveals recent trends in database security, Oracle's security offerings, the role of the database security analyst and more. Podcasts
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Feds reportedly investigating Oracle for bribery
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, U.S. officials are investigating Oracle for bribing foreign government officials to win business there. News
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Is Oracle Exadata vs. SAP HANA a valid comparison?
Experts Alex Gorbachev of Pythian and John Appleby of Bluefin Solutions debate the merits of Oracle Exadata and SAP HANA. Podcast
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Duncan Jones on licensing and maintenance trends
Duncan Jones discusses software vendors' licensing flexibility, license audits and considerations in moving applications to the cloud and mobile devices. Blog
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Independent Oracle survey says: Loyalty might be waning
A recent independent Oracle survey of IT professionals, 94% of them Oracle customers, found not only some disenchantment with Oracle, but also a strong possibility of disengagement. News
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One shop describes its move off Oracle on Itanium
Given Oracle’s recent announcement that it would stop software development on Itanium, one environmental services company’s decision to move to x86 Linux is timely. News
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Oracle MySQL 5.5 eyes Windows, SQL Server
Oracle MySQL 5.5 is now generally available after coming out in beta in April. The new version is focused on grabbing some of the Windows database market away from Microsoft SQL Server. News
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Oracle Enterprise Manager improves, still far from Big Four
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center 11g now includes management tools for Sun products, but one analyst says Enterprise Manager is too Oracle-centric to be a big player in systems management. News
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Oracle Beehive collaboration software to be rolled into WebCenter
Oracle Beehive made a big splash at OpenWorld 2008, where company officials billed it as integrated collaboration software meant to compete with Exchange, Lotus and SharePoint. But the buzz is done buzzing. News
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Oracle vs. Google lawsuit
Oracle sued Google on Aug. 12, 2010, claiming that Google was violating Oracle's intellectual property related to Java with its Android operating system used on mobile phones. News
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Oracle Openworld 2010 Special Report
This special report is your guide to Oracle OpenWorld 2010, the biggest annual conference for users of Oracle database and applications technology worldwide. News
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Browse the Oracle market analysis section for in-depth analysis on changing trends in the Oracle market, including acquisitions, open source competitors, Oracle pricing, outsourcing and more.