Database failure could turn into an ordeal for CTOs and IT Managers. Making sure that database systems operate efficiently is a core requirement of modern IT management. Several tools can help database administrators monitor, maintain, and improve the performance of databases. But before considering the need for database performance software, it’s essential first to understand […]
According to techopedia.com, database activity monitoring (DAM) is a fairly established technology, existing over a decade, which is in charge of observing, identifying, and reporting a database’s activities. DAM tools use real-time security technology to provides alerts and reports to analyze configured activities independently. These tools also help detect irregular activities, whether internal or external, […]
Database auditing refers to tracking the use of records and authority. When auditing a database, each operation is monitored and logged to an audit trail, including when or which information on database object or data record that was used. Nonetheless, not all audit logs have the same value to the auditors, as they require logs […]
A data breach is a severe issue, and determining whether or not your business has been breached is one of the toughest tasks your company can face. Even though the likelihood is high, you can never really tell if your business is going to be hacked. In fact, 62% of small and medium-sized companies have […]
One of the most challenging tasks of the network administrator is to do network capacity planning. Capacity planning is a process that involves the correct sizing of all the links, equipment, and resources of a network, including permissions, software, and the people needed to operate and generate this network to support the essential business activities […]
Database Reports are created from data visualized for analysis, data discovery, and decision-making, and contains useful data for decision-making and analysis. Most business applications come with a built-in reporting tool, which is a front-end interface that calls back-end database queries. In order to extract data, a query should be run with several tools that call […]
Durability is the property that makes sure that transactions are permanently stored and do not disappear or are erased by accident, even during a database crash. It is accomplished by storing all transactions into a non-volatile storage medium. Durability is part of the ACID acronym, which was popularized by Theo Harder and Andreas Reuter in […]
A database view is a subset of a database that is based on a query that runs on one or more database tables. Database views are saved in the database as named queries and can be used to save complete queries that are frequently used. Static and Dynamic Views There are two types of database […]
Data obfuscation consists of changing sensitive data or personally identifying information (PII), intending to protect confidential information in non-productive databases. A successful obfuscation is when the data maintains referential integrity, as well as its original characteristics, which guarantees that the development, testing, and installation of the applications are successful. This technique is used in non-productive […]
In database technologies, rollback is a command that returns the database to some previous point, and it is used to restart the current transaction and reestablish the last commitment boundary. Rollbacks are essential for database integrity as they indicate that the database can be restored to a clean copy even after an incorrect operation. By […]
Cyber Security must keep up. The increasing technology of our time has led to an explosion in different types of work that can be done from the comfort of home. One can write, edit, and proofread articles, curating content in their pajamas if they wish! Some modern technology companies allow employees to work remotely on […]