Oracle AI Data Platform (AIDP): No-Nonsense Platform Overview
Oracle’s AI Data Platform (AIDP) is essentially an attempt to fix the biggest annoyance ...

After applying a Critical Patch Update (CPU) or a specific bundle patch to an Oracle Forms 12c environment, ...

The wait is over—Oracle Data Integrator 12c has arrived, and it fundamentally changes the game ...

Oracle APEX is a powerful no-cost feature of the Oracle Database, but deploying it effectively ...

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Microsoft SQL Server is seen by many as the workhorse of the enterprise. It powers everything from high-transaction ...


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Your databases power your applications, your reporting, and your daily operations. When they fail, your business ...


Many organizations use a "break-fix" model—or ...

Database administration services keep your business running. Shifting ...

The customer consensus: what the data says about winning the database managed service RFP
We used artificial ...

The request for proposal (RFP) process for ...

When organizations calculate their data infrastructure expense, they often fixate on the most obvious cost: the ...

Your data infrastructure is growing more complex and demands constant attention. The demands on in-house database ...


Your database is a critical asset, but managing it 24/7 across multiple technologies is a major challenge. ...

A managed service provider (MSP) for hybrid cloud acts as an expert service layer that unifies management, security, ...

The terms 'database managed ...


Pythian is a global professional and managed services provider with over 25 years of ...


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Native backup compression was introduced in SQL Server 2008 and was a game changer as it reduced the data space ...

SQL Server 2025 is not just another upgrade—it’s a dramatic reimagining of the database for the AI era.


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This post is about investigating a non obvious reason an INSERT running in parallel suddenly started taking longer ...
For a long time now I've wanted to start a blog series outlining the not-so-obvious things ...