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Users cautious on Red Hat's stake in EnterpriseDB
Red Hat stake in EnterpriseDB called good strategy but users say impact depends on outcome of Oracle/Sun merger and the fate of MySQL. Article
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EnterpriseDB says open source database saves big bucks
Open source databases have come a long way, offering potential savings and freedom from vendor lock-in. Article
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Ingres and JBoss integration aimed at database market expansion
Ingres Corp. says its JBoss pact achieves mission-critical, end-to-end open source computing but expert doubts Ingres can overtake the database market. Among the customers using the integrated middleware is the Swiss-based financial services firm, BB... Article
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MySQL fears dominate open source reaction to Oracle-Sun deal
The Oracle-Sun deal hit the wire on Monday, sending a shock wave through the open source community. Many users are fearful of MySQL support under Oracle, while the Linux Foundation and Canonical see the move as proof that open source is a major playe... News
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Optimizing MySQL database performance on Linux
MySQL production environment databases need to be closely monitored and managed for performance to ensure efficiency. Learn simple changes you can make to improve your MySQL DB, including shifting from 32-bit to 64-bit versions, using InnoDB instead ... Tip
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What to expect from version 8.4 of PostreSQL database
The beta release of PostgreSQL is expected in early spring of 2009. PostgreSQL 8.4 has a major improvement that allows quicker discovery of dead tuples with the new free space map, and removal with VACUUM. It also includes a Visibility Map, which is ... Tip
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Open source growth dims LAMP stack to symbolic status
LAMP's status as the undisputed open source stack has dimmed to a largely symbolic role as the number of open source applications has expanded. Article
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Which database is best for multiple platforms: Windows, Linux and Unix
Linux expert Ken Milberg offers advice on database selection for the heterogeneous data center, and recommends Oracle based on market share, support and technical abilities. Tip
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Installing the MySQL database server securely
Learn how to install the MySQL database securely with these essential steps and guidance. Assess your security risk level, prevent attacks and monitor your system effectively with this tip. Tip
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MySQL VP outlines future roadmap, database trends
After MySQL was acquired by Santa Clara, Calif.-based Sun Microsystems Inc. on Feb. 26, data center pros wondered whether the open source database company would change its priorities. Zack Urlocker, Sun Microsystems' vice president of products for... Interview