SQL, which stands for Structured Query Language, is a standardized programming language used for managing and manipulating relational databases. It allows users to interact with databases, perform ...

The drivers and benefits of using open source in the enterprise have been widely documented. Ultimately, enterprise users adopt open source for two primary reasons: cost and vendor independence. These ...

[Excerpted from "A Guide to Practical Database Monitoring," a new, free report posted this week on Dark Reading's Database Security Tech Center.] Database activity monitoring, a form of application ...

Picture this: The year is 2030, and you’re living in a world where retailers can predict consumer behavior with uncanny accuracy, healthcare providers are diagnosing diseases before symptoms escalate ...

For Oracle database administrators (DBAs), one of the most critical yet routine tasks is managing backups. Recovery Manager (RMAN), Oracle's native tool for backup and recovery, remains the go-to ...