DBTA E-EDITION
February 2025
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Columns - Database Elaborations
Normalization clusters data items together based on functional dependencies within the data items. This normalized arrangement expresses the semantics of the business items being presented. Denormalization means that, for some reason, grouping the data strictly by functional dependencies has been ignored. Why might one cast aside reasonable designs for something less rational? There are many reasons for denormalizing.
Columns - DBA Corner
The role of the Database Administrator (DBA) is constantly evolving to adapt to changes in technology and application development methods. Once primarily focused on managing physical hardware and software, DBAs now find themselves navigating a complex landscape of cloud technologies, AI-driven automation, and ever-increasing data volumes. Here at the beginning of 2025, let's explore the top five concerns that keep DBAs up at night.
Columns - SQL Server Drill Down
Since the term's inception in the late 2000s, "DevOps" is by far the most common approach to product development. During the last 15 years, DevOps processes have evolved to new speeds and scales, with the latest iteration including AI-assisted coding and platform engineering. Simultaneously, certain companies are struggling to master database operations. As a result, many organizations have data that sits in silos and/or can be hard to track down. What today's businesses need is a way to combine DevOps and data management, ultimately creating a Database DevOps framework.
MV Community
Rocket Software announced the latest enhancements to the Rocket U2 System Builder Extensible Architecture version 6.6.2. This release brings a host of improvements and fixes that enhance the functionality and reliability of the platform.