Data Center

Data Management

Data is one of the enterprise's most important operational assets. It must be protected as well as readily accessible when needed. Deepen your understanding of data and database management techniques.


Stay on top of emerging technologies and changes in the IT landscape. Learn which technologies are right for your organization, and develop the best strategy for implementation.

Understand - Technology Insights

Why You Should Care About Database Auditing Tools
Why You Should Care About Database Auditing Tools

Database auditing gives IT the ability to see who accessed information, what data was accessed, when it was accessed, and through which means the data was accessed. Arm the IT department with the proper tools to protect corporate information assets.

Don't Mix E-Mail Archiving with Encryption

Niche vendors that roll e-mail archiving and encryption into a single product are suitable mainly for enterprises for which compliance is a...

SSIS: SQL Server’s Secret Weapon

Data Transformation Services have been around for quite some time, but the SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) capabilities in Microsoft’s SQL...

Strategize - Strategy & Planning

Database Encryption: Is the Enterprise Ready?
Database Encryption: Is the Enterprise Ready?

Legislation and growing demands from privacy groups are forcing companies of all sizes and industries to encrypt their sensitive data. Assess the enterprise’s need and state of readiness for data encryption.

Database Encryption Readiness Assessment
Database Encryption Readiness Assessment

Legislation and growing demands from privacy groups are forcing companies of all sizes and industries to encrypt their sensitive data. This Excel tool is designed to assess the enterprise’s need and state of readiness for data encryption.

Successfully make the key technology acquisition decisions for your organization. Choose the right products and negotiate the best deal.

Compare - Product Comparison

Get a Grip on SQL Server and Oracle 10g Pricing

Small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking for a one-off database implementation will usually select largely on price. Understand Microsoft and...

Optimize your IT department for maximum efficiency and productivity.

Implement - Implement & Integrate

Avoid Litigation: Encrypt Your Data
Avoid Litigation: Encrypt Your Data

Protecting data at rest is usually the responsibility of data center managers. Legislation like Sarbanes-Oxley, PCI DSS, HIPAA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, and others are forcing enterprises in all industries to encrypt their data stores. Draft a database security strategy by assessing the need for database encryption and learning how to pick the best solution for the enterprise.

Protect Clients and the Enterprise: Implement a Strong Data Security Policy

Compliance protocols and heightened consumer awareness have emphasized the importance of data protection, and yet we often hear about a significant...

Operate - Operate & Optimize

Access of Evil: MS Database a Very Real Compliance Risk

IT managers fear Microsoft Access because of its poor security controls and its role as a substitute for bona fide enterprise applications. CEOs and...

Big Bug in Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Users of the SQL Server 2005 should be aware of a bug in the system. Users may be getting incorrect results that they may not be aware of. The defect...

Is Your Database Secure?

Vulnerabilities often exist in databases through manufacturer flaws or faulty programming. Too often these vulnerabilities are not identified until...

Manage - Management & Staffing

How to Lock Down Data Privacy at the IT Worker Level
How to Lock Down Data Privacy at the IT Worker Level

Since IT personnel have greater access to data than non-IT workers, the impact and risk of data theft committed by IT employees tends to be higher. Data integrity and security must begin with solid data privacy principles and practices. Align the enterprise’s access controls with a privacy mindset to mitigate threats of data loss.