In this issue's column I'll be providing a fundamental introduction to database and database management concepts. Many of you may think that they understand the basic concepts and fundamentals of ...

Years ago I worked as the IT manager for an architectural firm. One of the project managers literally used thousands of pieces of paper and hundreds of files folders to keep track of “shop drawings” ...

It’s a common mistake: a company puts a poorly performing database on larger and larger servers, throwing more and more money away while making the same mistakes, but the database never gets any ...

In this section, you'll learn about the basic concepts of what a database is, and how it works. A database is a structured collection of information that's organized so you can easily access, manage, ...

This post is one of a series that introduces the fundamentals of NOSQL databases, and their role in Big Data Analytics. What is an object-oriented Database? An object oriented database manages objects ...

Maintaining and updating software is an important activity for a Technical Support role. There are many types of software, and understanding software can be overpowering. This course introduces the ...

This post is one of a series that introduces the fundamentals of NOSQL databases, and their role in Big Data Analytics. What is a document store database? Document stores accommodate data that has a ...