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Getting Started with LINQ to XML by Global Knowledge
LINQ is an acronym which stands for Language Integrated Query. This new technology comes built into the .NET Framework 3.5 and can be used with any of the different languages that run under .NET. This paper serves as an introduction. LINQ is an acronym which stands for Language Integrated Query
eGuide: Performance tuning SQL Server via queries, indexes and more by Microsoft
In this E-Guide, brought to you by SearchSQLServer.com and Microsoft, learn how to improve query performance, troubleshoot memory configurations, design optimal indexes, utilize database storage methods and solve common SQL errors. This collection of tips and expert guidance will have your SQL Server environment
Idera SQL diagnostic manager - SQL Server performance monitoring and alerting by Idera
noticeable and immediate impact on business productivity. Database administrators need to proactively manage their SQL Server environment by identifying and fixing issues before end users are impacted. Product Type: SQL Server performance monitoring

Target User: Database Administrator

IT Problem:
Degradation in SQL Server performance has a noticeable and

Embarcadero® DB Optimizer™ by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.
once they're in production is costly.

IT Download Description:
Embarcadero DB Optimizer maximizes database and application performance by enabling DBAs and developers to quickly discover, diagnose, and optimize poor-performing SQL. DB Optimizer eliminates performance bottlenecks by identifying data intensive or frequently executed queries, focusing on

What's Cool about Columns by ParAccel
plus the need to retain data for extended periods of time for compliance reasons, and it is not surprising that business intelligence and query systems in general are under increasing pressure. Worse, demands on this information are increasingly widespread and of a real-time nature.

Historically, all long term storage of data for query purposes has relied on data

MooTools: An Overview by The Ajax Experience
In this session, we cover MooTools from top to bottom and explore the basic utility methods provided by the framework, delve into the provided functionality from the straight forward (Ajax, Drag'n'Drop, etc). In this session, we cover MooTools from top to bottom. We explore the basic utility methods provided by the
Using Visual Analysis to Answer any Question by Tableau Software
Tableau is Business Intelligence software that helps people visually query and interpret information in databases. It enables users to transform raw data into smart decisions using a drag and drop process that creates vivid, interactive visualizations. Although visual interfaces and databases are
Squeezing More Value out of Data Warehouses through the Power of Database Compression by Vertica Systems
current trend, and this paper explains the benefits of compression in data warehousing and differentiates compression approaches taken by different databases. In a world of growing data volumes and shrinking IT budgets, it is critical to think differently about the efficiency of your database and storage infrastructure. The Vertica Analytic Database is a high
Applied JSON: HTTP REST, Ajax Databases and Beyond by The Ajax Experience
and automate this interaction. JSON has proven to be a very easy to use, yet immensely powerful data interchange protocol. However, by itself JSON lacks a number of important expressibility capabilities and efficient client/server data interaction must usually be customized. This session looks at how we can use various open specifications built on JSON to
Large School District Transitions from Kronos to GHG for Their Time & Attendance Solution by GHG Corporation
By implementing eEMS, Killeen has integrated its business processes, and consolidated vital organizational data into a centralized data repository that is easily queried and maintained. KISD was using a time and
Maximize Availability with Oracle Database 11g by Oracle Corporation
to system design.

Learn how you can implement the gold standard for data protection and high availability without any additional investment by designing for:

  • Built in scalability.
  • Performance optimization gain by separating OLTP from ad-hoc queries and reports.
  • Test systems that are a meaningful representation of production.

The Vertica Analytic Database: Rethinking Data Warehouse Architecture by Vertica Systems
Read this whitepaper to find out why business users who're looking for a lower cost approach to meeting the performance demands of query-intensive analytic applications should consider the Vertica Analytic Database solution. In today's market, leveraging information in data warehouses is increasingly critical to business success. At the same time
Risk, Readiness and Redundancy: PCI Compliance Automation with Symantec Control Compliance Suite by Symantec Corporation
the enterprise and be able to identify and prioritize action items based on quantifiable risk factors.

Specific challenges created by PCI include:

  • Regularly monitor and test networks;
  • Manual validation processes;
  • Diverse and dynamically changing technical environments;
  • Inappropriate and ineffective security policies and controls; and
  • Lacking security
  • Faster SQL Profiling for Better Database Performance by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.
    from disparate sources and tools. Having the big picture is important.

    DB Optimizer prevents you from spinning your “profiling” wheels by providing three time-saving methods to profile your databases:

  • Pinpoint SQL causing poor database performance with graphical visualization of wait-time analysis
  • Find detailed activity information for an individual SQL
  • Designing Compelling Business Intelligence Business Cases for an SAP® Software Landscape: Scenarios for Leveraging Solutions From SAP and Business Objects by SAP BusinessObjects
    eliminates the need for any report or query development from scratch.

    This white paper will provide insight into the new opportunities created by the SAP and Business Objects by sharing scenarios that illustrate current opportunities to deliver high value

    The Business Benefits of Xenos Enterprise Server™ by Xenos Group Inc.
    the range of business applications implemented in production based on Xenos solutions with Xenos Enterprise Server (Xenos ES) components, by market segment. Xenos Enterprise Server is a server-based infrastructure solution that delivers organizational control over all requisite resources for data and document transformation from a centralized location in the
    Analyzing Ajax Application Performance by The Ajax Experience
    While a fast and powerful scripting engine does impact the performance of an Ajax application, many other sub-systems of the browser contribute to the overall performance of the application. Modern Ajax applications rely on a variety of factors to deliver great user experiences. While a fast
    Beyond the Standards - Advanced Animation and Physics in JavaScript by The Ajax Experience
    44; and how to merge all kinds of standards and technologies to create a whole new world of possibilities. Using Paul's latest project as an example, he shows you how to adapt the things he talks about into new projects, featuring his new JavaScript game engine.

    Paul demonstrates how to control animated graphics in the browser, how to scale and rotate elements smoothly
    10 Ways to Reduce Your Email Costs by Iron Mountain Digital
    Thinking about cutting costs by switching to email archiving and management in the cloud, but not sure how it all adds up? Learn how Iron Mountain's Total Email Management Suite will save you time and money, and put figures on what your own cost savings will be
    Increasing Enterprise Data Warehouse Performance, Longevity and ROI with the Vertica® Analytic Database by Vertica Systems
    competitive and successful. This paper describes how its possible to increase the performance and longevity of the Enterprise Data Warehouse by offloading certain analytic workloads from an existing EDW to a Vertica® Analytic Database. Considering the strategic importance of Enterprise Data Warehouses(EDWs) and the millions of dollars spent creating and
    Osterman Research: How to Lower Email Costs While Increasing Reliability by Concentric
    This white paper, sponsored by Concentric, discusses the critical nature of email and the importance of understanding the total cost of ownership for providing email. It also provides some examples of the cost of providing Exchange on-premise for
    Globo.com customer story by SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters
    of this strategy, customer service representatives needed better insight into what individual customers wanted in an Internet service. By understanding users' individual online preferences, customer service representatives could tailor new products and services to user interests, thus maintaining their loyalty as well as improving the bottom line.

    All Information, All People, One Platform: What's New In SAP® BusinessObjects™ XI 3.1 by SAP BusinessObjects
    BusinessObjects XI 3.1 solutions provide a full spectrum of BI functionality--from reporting, query and analysis, and dashboards and visualization, to intuitive discovery and advanced predictive analytics capabilities--as well as data quality and extract, transform, and load functionality. BusinessObjects™ XI 3.1
    Dell/EMC CX4 Exchange Performance by Dell, Inc.
    at the features and functionality that make the CX4 an excellent choice for Microsoft Exchange and other electronic mail systems. It begins by examining new features like UltraFlex I/O modules and enhanced cache management. It also discusses disaster recovery and VMware integration, which are critical metrics by which customers evaluate storage systems. Finally, it
    Accelerating the Delivery of the Personal Media Experience with LTE by Motorola, Inc.
    LTE is a new wireless technology standard that can offer the data speeds on-the-go that are needed for true media mobility. By moving to LTE, service providers can capture the most valuable mobile broadband customer segments including millennials, road warriors and home users. This paper will detail a few examples of some exciting LTE use cases. The
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