Features

Features

• Can you define failover and failback?

  Failover is the process of shifting I/O and its processes from a primary location to a secondary disaster recovery (DR) location. This typically involves using a vendor's tool or a third-party tool of some type that can temporarily halt I/O, and ...  Continue Reading

• What is server-free backup, and how does it work?

  Server-free backup is an umbrella term for two different kinds of backup. The general distinction is that it is backup that is going to be done outside of the server that is being backed up -- hence the name. Some of the methods for doing ...  Continue Reading

• IT project management: The cost estimating process

  Learn about the cost estimating process in IT project management by reading examples and definitions of cost estimation terms, in this free chapter download.  Continue Reading

• Personal information management: History and details

  Learn about personal information management and why managing personal information is especially important in today's data inundated world.  Continue Reading

• What is the difference between a traditional file-level backup and a virtual machine backup?

  Most traditional client/server architecture remains the same in the server virtualization environment where the client has an agent installed. However, this can become cumbersome. We still have to manage agents...  Continue Reading

• Successful business intelligence: The role of BI front-end tools

  Learn about the business intelligence front-end tools that are available to business users -- and how the right BI tool can lead to BI success.  Continue Reading

• Continuous integration: The value of CI

  Learn about the value of continuous integration and get reasons why continuous integration can benefit the enterprise in this free sample chapter download.  Continue Reading

• MDM-CDI project implementation guidelines

  This chapter excerpt deals with the practical aspects of implementing MDM-CDI solutions as complex, multidisciplinary, enterprise-wide projects or programs. Implementing MDM-CDI solutions requires an approach that may be even broader than a single ...  Continue Reading

• Data governance: Information ownership policies and roles explained

  Who owns the data? This chapter defines information ownership boundaries and best practices, and outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of all involved in the battle for data governance.  Continue Reading

• Types of DBAs

  DBAs can take on many different roles. This excerpt from the "Database administration: The complete guide to practices and procedures" takes a closer look at different types of DBAs.  Continue Reading