Browsing articles by " Jorge Reis"
Apr
8
2012

What is a Database Migration?

The internet is a fast-paced world. In a place where there are literally hundreds of other competitors, you need to keep yourself updated. To be able to do this, you need to go hand in hand with the development of technology. There’s always a new version around the corner, so it’s important to keep your system updated to keep with everybody else. Whether you are a web owner, an online merchant or an e-mogul, it’s important to keep your database updated. Database Migration Database migration is […]

Apr
8
2012

What is a Database Management System or DBMS?

The Database Management system or DBMS is also called a file or database manager that allows users to have access to a database. When a person uses a database manager system, he has the opportunity to understand where the necessary data are located. The Database Management System manages the user’s request to access a database and its data on other related programs. All about Database Management Systems A database system is a compilation of information in collaboration with a set of program in order to […]

Apr
8
2012

What is a Distributed Database?

One of the exemplary models of database management systems is the distributed database. Distributed database is the database that is under the command of a central database management system in which certain storage tools are not installed in a single CPU. The distributed database is installed in multiple computers located in the same location or these computers are located in different locations but under interconnected computers. In a distributed database, data are shared through partition fragments, and these fragments can be produced. Moreover, distributed database […]

Apr
8
2012

What is Database Integration?

Today, we are now evolving into the world of more advanced technology. Many people in the line of business, education, medicine and other fields have taken on a new journey to make their jobs done more effectively and efficiently. The database is, by far, one of the best innovations made by man, but despite these advances in information technology, many users are still insatiable and would look for more ways to improve how things are usually done. That’s why database integration was conceptualized. With the […]

Apr
8
2012

What is Database Design?

In simple terms, a database is your electronic data filing system that keeps all the records of your documents and files and helps you organize them as well for future use. A database is important in that it creates an organized system of keeping all your information in a single or multiple file which you can easily access whenever you need them. However, there’s a lot more to consider than just deciding to get a program to manage your database system for you. You database […]

Apr
4
2012

What is a Database Transaction?

When we are talking about database transaction, we are referring to a work or operation done within a management system of a database against another database using an understandable and reliable approach. This operation is done on its own without relying on another program. The transactions done in a database has two uses. First, the unit of work provided by the transaction produces accurate recovery of data whenever a failure occurs. It also keeps the information within the database accurate during the failure of the […]

Apr
1
2012

What is Database Security?

Database security is a series of processes and systems which are put in place to protect the database from any outside source that has a malicious intent or from anyone inadvertently accessing the database, whether they may be authorized or not. There are other security measures in place such as firewalls and routers, and these are some examples of those handling the external security of the database. Likewise, there are also network security systems in place to detect any malicious activity within the network. There […]

Mar
22
2012

What is ETL or Extract, Transform, and Load?

To be able to understand ETL better, it’s best to first briefly say what a data warehouse is.  When you talk about Data Warehouse, what you’re actually talking about is the place where you keep all your data – electronically, that is.  However, your data warehouse isn’t only the place where you store all the electronic data you’ve gathered and now want to keep for future use.  It’s not like a garage where you carelessly throw in everything you’ve gathered.  Your data warehouse should be […]

Mar
20
2012

What is Enterprise Information Integration

Enterprise Information Integration, otherwise known by the acronym EII, refers to the ability of software to access data from multiple and perhaps incompatible sources using a single interface, in most cases custom written for the organizational needs, and which may include more display methods than a simple database query allows, for example graphical representation of data. The goal of enterprise information integration is to present the data homogeneously such that the user is not aware of the actual sources of the information, and thru presenting […]

Mar
18
2012

What is Datawarehouse?

Datawarehouse is primarily the depository of electronically stored data.  This tool is essential to aid in reporting as well as in analyzing.  Although, datawarehouse is focused on data storage, this is also used to extract and analyze data, transform, load and manipulate the data in the database or data dictionary.  Thus, datawarehouse is also defined as a repository of data, business intelligence tools and tools to manage or manipulate the metadata.  Datawarehouse is constantly being performed in a day-to-day basis.  With the use of the […]

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