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

Google takes a run at enterprise cloud data management

New Google Cloud boss Thomas Kurian is putting databases and data management at the forefront at Google. The vendor has forged ...

4 factors to consider in a Hadoop distributions comparison

Examine the key characteristics necessary to evaluate in a Hadoop distribution comparison, focusing on enterprise features, ...

Kafka at center of new event processing infrastructure

Events are as important as data in emerging applications underlying many e-commerce efforts. Streams of events tell a company ...

SearchBusinessAnalytics

How to integrate Power BI and SharePoint via embedded reports

Expert Brien Posey explains two methods for including Power BI reports on pages in SharePoint Online's cloud service: publishing ...

Data-rich organizations turn focus to ethical data mining

As data analytics have increasingly become a core component of organizations' strategies, concerns have arisen around how data is...

Cloud AutoML, BigQuery ML upgrades expand Google stake in ML

Google introduced a raft of updates to its cloud-based machine learning and AI products, including expanded capabilities for its ...

SearchSAP

SAP partner program promises to focus on customer happiness

SAP's partner program shifts from sales emphasis to customer happiness; to lead the efforts, SAP named Karl Fahrbach as the ...

Overview of SAP HANA features and how it's being used today

There has been a lot of hype around SAP HANA since it became available nearly a decade ago, but what is it exactly and what role ...

SAP executive board shuffle raises questions about its strategic direction

Some analysts believe SAP's recent executive changes mean the new leaders must prove their development credibility as the company...

SearchSQLServer

Pros and cons of using SQL Server audit triggers for DBAs

Using triggers to capture audit information in SQL Server can be instrumental in keeping track of database use and changes. But ...

How to resolve and avoid deadlocks in SQL Server databases

Deadlocks are a real hindrance to SQL Server users, but database administrators can avoid them by taking steps to limit them and ...

SQL Server auditing best practices: 3 key questions for DBAs

Acing a SQL Server database audit starts with careful monitoring of how sensitive data is accessed and used so you can answer the...

TheServerSide.com

Red Hat replaces Oracle as OpenJDK 8, OpenJDK 11 steward

Red Hat has taken control of two popular versions of the open source Java implementation, so developers can continue to build ...

JavaScript popularity drives TypeScript adoption among devs

More developers choose to work with JavaScript to build web, server-side and mobile applications, while TypeScript has quickly ...

Encrypted computing approaches practical app development

A new technology could make it easier to write apps that don't have to decrypt data and, therefore, improve security without a ...

SearchDataCenter

Build a comprehensive outline for your data center budget

Including all necessary data center expenses during budget planning can be daunting. IT managers can start with costs for ...

Open source virtualization expands VM hardware and OS options

Dive into open source virtualization software with VirtualBox, KVM or QEMU. Each offers customizable VM management capabilities ...

4 considerations for choosing a private cloud provider

Key features to look for from a private cloud provider include interoperability, scalability and how familiar admins are with the...

SearchContentManagement

Business objects are the future of content services platforms

The focus of enterprise content management must shift from a CSP-based approach to a business object services model in order to ...

5 unusual ways to use AI in content management

AI offers great opportunity for enhancing enterprise content management. Here are some more unusual use cases for AI that ...

Use data to create personalized content customers actually want

As customers demand authentic, personalized content, CX teams have turned to personalization engines. But without the right data,...

SearchHRSoftware

Diversity in hiring a key to eradicating AI bias

HR is turning to AI systems to help rank and sort job candidates. But the systems like these are mostly designed by men, who may ...

Technology can aid diversity and inclusion in HCM, with caveats

Vendors are increasingly building AI applications to be bias-free to address concerns around diversity and inclusion. The ...

As baby boomers exit, AR and VR tools help to capture their expertise

Demand for virtual and augmented reality tools is soaring, and the need to capture expertise from retiring baby boomers may be ...