March 2014

March 28, 2014 28 Mar'14
Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.1, World upgrade challenges and tips

Quest President Patrick Kys talks about upgrading to Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.1 and World 9.3, and comments on application customizations. Continue Reading
March 28, 2014 28 Mar'14
Collaborate 2014: News from the premier Oracle user groups conference

Access articles, interviews and videos that highlight the latest news from the Oracle user groups conference Collaborate14. Continue Reading
March 27, 2014 27 Mar'14
Oracle has a new security tool for Database 12c, data redaction

Oracle Database 12c adds a new security tool, data redaction. Here are step-by-step processes for using data redaction for data masking. Continue Reading

March 25, 2014 25 Mar'14
Oracle 12c's heat map tool and data optimization can improve storage

The heat map tool and Automatic Data Optimization features in Oracle 12c should help Oracle database shops improve data storage and compression. Continue Reading
March 21, 2014 21 Mar'14
Prep now for Collaborate 2014

Collaborate 2014: SearchOracle will be on-site to cover the news, trends and technologies that are defining Oracle user challenges in 2014. Continue Reading
March 20, 2014 20 Mar'14
Handling database migrations, such as upgrading to Oracle 12c

IOUG President Michelle Malcher talks about database migrations, from finding downtime to test and upgrade, to maintaining patch sets after go-live. Continue Reading
March 19, 2014 19 Mar'14
Memphis to make assets out of infrastructure with EAM implementation

Memphis CIO Ben Nair explains how his city's plans to implement Oracle EAM will create a more efficient government and make the trucks run on time. Continue Reading
March 19, 2014 19 Mar'14
Oracle hardware hit the valley, but can it climb the hill?

Some news on Oracle's most recent quarterly earnings, including an Oracle hardware turnaround, Database 12c and cloud. Continue Reading
March 14, 2014 14 Mar'14
Oracle Mobile Security Suite (OMSS)

Oracle Mobile Security Suite (OMSS) is a mobile security system intended to allow organizations to provide secure application access from mobile devices to enterprise applications. Continue Reading
March 13, 2014 13 Mar'14
OAUG Q&A: What's ahead for Oracle ERP systems and Fusion

Alyssa Johnson, president of OAUG, discusses the future of Oracle Fusion Applications and their coexistence with cloud in this Q&A session. Continue Reading

March 13, 2014 13 Mar'14
How to step up performance with Oracle in-memory database options

This guide examines the benefits and drawbacks of Oracle in-memory tools, offering insights from experienced users, analysts and experts. Continue Reading
March 11, 2014 11 Mar'14
Q&A with Alyssa Johnson: OAUG president talks Oracle Fusion Applications

Question and answer session with OAUG President Alyssa Johnson about the future of Oracle Fusion Applications and their coexistence with the cloud. Continue Reading
March 10, 2014 10 Mar'14
Oracle’s Student Cloud delves further into higher-education software

Oracle’s Student Cloud and other announcements signal an even greater push into the higher-education software market. Continue Reading
March 07, 2014 07 Mar'14
Oracle Mobile Security Suite rehashes Identity Manager and Bitzer Mobile

Michelle Malcher, president of IOUG, discusses Oracle Mobile Security Suite and how using pre-existing technology can be a value-add. Continue Reading
March 07, 2014 07 Mar'14
Oracle-Rimini ruling shows value of your software licensing agreement

Yes, the Oracle-Rimini Street lawsuit is about third-party support, but really it's about the nitty-gritty in your software licensing agreement. Continue Reading
March 07, 2014 07 Mar'14
Implementing successful Oracle E-Business Suite applications upgrades

Learn about key features of Oracle E-Business Suite versions and how to manage successful implementations in this essential guide. Continue Reading

Data virtualization use cases cover more integration tasks

In a Q&A, Gartner analyst Mark Beyer discusses user adoption of data virtualization software and the wider data integration uses ...

Microservices and big data start to get closer

Microservices are riding a wave of user interest, leading to changes in IT operations. ThoughtWorks expert Zhamak Dehghani ...

AtScale updates its data warehouse virtualization platform

AtScale 2019.1 comes with many new capabilities, including extended database support, increased security and advanced analytical ...

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How the Salesforce acquisition will affect Tableau users

In the wake of Salesforce's acquisition of Tableau, it remains to be seen whether Tableau users will be pushed to the cloud and ...

Google acquisition of Looker to boost Google Cloud analytics

By acquiring Looker, Google will enhance its analytics and BI capabilities available through Google Cloud, while becoming a ...

6 tips for effective customer data mining

Digging into customer analytics can improve sales opportunities -- but how does an organization balance that against data privacy...

SearchSAP

SAP NS2 execs on why secure cloud services are the future

In this Q&A, SAP NS2 executives discuss how the company helps national defense, intelligence and security entities move to the ...

New Onapsis service helps uncover SAP security issues

Security firm Onapsis released its Business Risk Illustration, which helps companies assess and deal with SAP security ...

Demand-driven replenishment added to SAP IBP

New demand-driven planning methodology in SAP Integrated Business Planning helps organizations create better supply chain ...

SearchSQLServer

Key features to create a SQL Server audit trail in databases

SQL Server offers a set of built-in auditing tools that can help make the process of tracking logins and other database ...

Check SQL Server Query Store performance impact before using

Many IT teams hesitate to use SQL Server Query Store due to performance concerns. Consultant Andy Warren offers tips on how to ...

SQL Server vs. MySQL: Learn the differences

MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server relational databases have their pros and cons. Weigh the differences between SQL Server and MySQL ...

TheServerSide.com

Pivotal Spring Runtime extends Java support, company lifeline

Pivotal's distribution of OpenJDK, the open source version of Java, joins the ranks of Amazon, Azul, IBM, Red Hat and others that...

Master Git basics and branch into DVCS

This Git guide focuses on some of the most basic information and tips. With a solid foundation, developers will be better ...

Don't let plugins open up more Jenkins vulnerabilities

Let's explore the Blue Ocean, Config File Provider and Groovy plugins with security vulnerabilities. Here's how to address them, ...

SearchDataCenter

4 essential KPIs for edge computing management

If you want to track edge deployment activity, look at storage, network and processing resources to guide workload configuration ...

Data center managers avoid cloud migration risks

Many corporate IT users are flocking to the cloud, but a majority surprisingly remain reluctant to migrate their on-premises ...

Colocation vs. cloud: Quiz yourself on these workload expansion options

Colocation or cloud? Data centers have plenty of expansion options beyond building a new facility. Learn about each option -- and...

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Nuxeo Insight Cloud adds AI content services to platform

Nuxeo adds AI content services to its content management suite in hopes of spurring citizen data scientists to create custom data...

Content collaboration tools sharpen focus on customer demands

Content collaboration software is necessary to create and share content among business users in and out of the office. Here are ...

NLG tools powered by AI energize, customize, optimize content

Though in its early stages, natural language generation automates content collaboration platforms to streamline employee ...

SearchHRSoftware

Generation Z workplace may emphasize human contact

Generation Z may demand more human-to-human contact with managers and co-workers. Surveys suggest that text messaging will also ...

Workplace violence drives interest in mass notifications

The Virginia Beach shooting that killed 12 may help motivate employers to deploy mass notification systems as well as programs to...

ECM platforms centralize HR data, but not without challenges

Managing employee documentation is an important aspect of HR, but some departments may struggle with how to import documents and ...