The Real Cost of Enterprise Database Software
Storage for DBAs: The strange thing about enterprise databases is that the people who design, manage and support them are often disassociated from the people who pay the bills. In fact, that’s not...
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Storage for DBAs: In my previous article (in this mini-series on database economics) I explained how to calculate the cost of a mid-range Oracle database system. My motive was a concern that many...
View ArticleThe Most Expensive CPUs You Own
Storage for DBAs: Take a look in your data centre at all those humming boxes and flashing lights. Ignore the storage and networking gear for now and just concentrate on the servers. You probably have...
View ArticlePlaying The Data Reduction Lottery
Picture courtesy of Capsun Poe Storage for DBAs: Do you want to sell your house? Or your car? Let’s go with the car – just indulge me on this one. You have a car, which you weren’t especially planning...
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