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Choosing a Search Engine Database A search engine database indexes data in addition to storing it, so users are able to search collections of data using keywords. The features here are common to most search engine databases, so when deciding which is best for your use, determine what factors are most important and pick one that prioritizes your needs. |
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Limitations of a Managed Cloud Database Service With the advent of cloud computing, several managed services for databases have become available. Whether to use a managed cloud database service from a cloud provider depends on several factors, and it may not be the best choice for everyone. Knowing the limitations can help you decide whether it makes sense for you. |
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Choosing between MySQL and PostgreSQL MySQL and PostgreSQL are the top two open source relational databases, and they have a lot in common. So how can developers choose between them? The application should guide the features that need to be prioritized. Here’s how the two databases compare with regard to the features that most relational databases support. |
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How Blockchain Technology Will Disrupt Business The security factor has made blockchain popular in finance applications—indeed, it's probably known best as the record-keeping technology behind bitcoin. But there’s more to its prospects than finance. Blockchain stands to be a disruptor in the business world because it has potential applications in so many fields. |
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Why Choose Containerization? Containers have been adopted by many organizations. Docker is the most popular and has become the standard containerization platform, though there are others. But why use containerization? What are the advantages that spurred its adoption? Let’s look at some of the factors that govern the choice of containerization. |
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Migrating to the Cloud: Which Model Is Right for You? Cloud computing is a relatively recent trend, and several organizations have opted to migrate their services and data to the cloud. Which of the cloud computing models available is right for which situation? Let’s look at the three options—public, private, and hybrid—and discuss when it's a good idea to use each one. |
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Migrating a Database? Consider These Factors First Database migration is usually performed with a migration tool or service. Migrating one database to another actually involves migrating the schemas, tables, and data; the software itself is not migrated. Whatever the reason for migration, before you start, explore the options and take these considerations into account. |