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Open source integration tool makes custom apps play nice
The Marena Group swapped its proprietary ERP application for open source, but it wasn't until it started using Jitterbit's application integration suite that things really gelled. Article | 02 Oct 2006
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Oracle overhauls Sleepycat's original Berkeley DB
The new version of Berkeley DB, the embeddable database Oracle acquired along with open source stalwart Sleepycat Software, promises better performance and the ability to do upgrades on the fly. But does Oracle really have open source street credibil... Article | 28 Sep 2006
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Open source stacks move into critical operations
IT managers must understand the changing dynamic of open source software stacks if they hope to benefit from flexibility and vendor independence down the road, says analyst Raven Zachary. Article | 12 Sep 2006
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Dumping Microsoft SQL Server: MySQL, PostgreSQL attract big users
Using open source databases doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing decision. Most will work just fine alongside SQL Server. Article | 26 Jul 2006
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Embedded BI: Open source or commercial?
Embedded business intelligence is a new requirement for custom and packaged applications. Developers have different reasons for choosing to integrate commercial or open source BI. Article | 11 Jul 2006
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Oracle vs. Microsoft: The open source factor
Many IT pros believe Oracle's recent endorsements of the open source movement were designed specifically to destabilize Microsoft. Article | 27 Jun 2006
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MySQL CEO Mickos: Beware of proprietary vendors' giveaways
Beware proprietary vendors bearing free software. MySQL AB CEO Marten Mickos warns users to watch out for vendor lock-in strategies and overpriced service organizations. Article | 15 May 2006
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PostgreSQL vs. SQL Server: PostgreSQL is right for the Microsoft stack
Is open source database PostgreSQL ready to replace Microsoft's SQL Server in the enterprise? Web application developer and author W. Jason Gilmore tackles the question in this column. Article | 15 May 2006
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Golden's Rules: Migrating from SQL Server to MySQL
Databases are a key piece of every organization's software infrastructure. They are complex pieces of software that we rely on to rapidly spit out data in response to queries and to reliably track transactions, never losing track of the fact that a p... Column | 08 May 2006
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PostgreSQL experts: Why are you still using a big bucks database
Learn how PostgreSQL matches up to other commercial database systems, why it's suitable for large- and small-scale enterprises and how it offers admins and users more control. Article | 03 Apr 2006