Category: Oracle Database

Feed: Databasejournal.com - Feature Database Articles. Author: . Occasionally it may be necessary to have a table with 255 or more columns (data marts and data warehouses come immediately to mind). Oracle allows up to 1023 columns in a table but once the column list expands beyond 255 some interesting behavior appears. Let's look at a situation, using Oracle 12.2.0.1 on OEL 7, update 4, and see how things can change. The experiment starts with a script by Jonathan Lewis (abbreviated in the output) that creates a table with 250 columns: SQL> create table t1( 2 col000, 3 col001, 4 ... Read More

Feed: Arisant » Arisant Answers. Author: admin; Successful business intelligence (BI) isn’t just about deploying a BI solution — it also depends on employees effectively using that solution to turn their data into information that can improve their decision making. That’s why Arisant won’t set you up with a BI solution and then leave, forcing employees to figure out how to use it on their own. We remain your partner by offering valuable training courses that cover a broad range of topics. These courses are designed to meet the goals of users based on their needs. Goal 1: Build a ... Read More

Feed: Arisant » Arisant Answers. Author: admin; Selecting the right cloud provider to move your on-premises business intelligence (BI) solution to the cloud can be a crucial decision. Making the wrong choice can derail your cloud implementation and serve as a major setback for your business. There are seven essential questions you MUST ask each cloud provider you’re considering. The answers will help you choose a provider that can meet your unique needs and will help you understand how your BI solution will work in the cloud. 1. Will the cloud scale as needed? Your cloud solution needs to be ... Read More

Feed: Arisant » Arisant Answers. Author: admin; Have you been tasked with creating a cloud-based business intelligence (BI) solution? Jumping into a BI implementation all at once can be like driving to an out-of-state business conference without a roadmap — you’re likely to get lost along the way, and you might not end up at your intended destination. According to Gartner, 70% to 80% of BI projects fail. The main reasons behind this failure include: Investing in the wrong BI technologies. There are numerous options from which to choose from, which can often be overwhelming. Some companies unintentionally invest in ... Read More

Feed: Arisant » Arisant Answers. Author: admin; If you considered cloud-based business intelligence (BI) a couple of years ago and found it coming up short, it might be time to take another look. Most companies want to make better use of their data, but many are unsure if BI is the right move. But now, Oracle has solved many cloud BI issues to provide the solution you’ve hoped for all along. A good start BI solutions began as on-premises implementations. Although these solutions deliver on their promise to turn data into business knowledge and actionable information, they have some inherent ... Read More

Feed: Arisant » Arisant Answers. Author: admin; When you think about education, what comes to mind? Students at desks practicing reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic? Maybe your image incorporates collaborative groups working together on classroom projects or presentations. How about education that allows students to pursue individual passions while preparing them for life and a career? How about education that allows students to imagine a future that doesn’t even exist — yet? Does that sound like a fantasy? For the Donnell-Kay Foundation, the concept of a learner-centered state education system is a real goal that the foundation has been working toward ... Read More

Feed: Arisant » Arisant Answers. Author: admin; Although the first cloud users typically adopted the technology to simply extend storage, clouds for various purposes are now forming, forever changing the IT troposphere. There are now public, private, and hybrid clouds that offer software services, database services, infrastructure services, and many more. Cloud services are gaining popularity because they’re cost-effective, efficient, dynamic, easy to set up, and easy to maintain. However, cloud services also present some challenges, the biggest of which is security. What are the threats? In the research document “The Notorious Nine,” the Cloud Security Alliance identified the top ... Read More

Feed: Arisant » Arisant Answers. Author: admin; When properly implemented, a customized, hybrid cloud solution can help you consolidate your IT resources and lower overall costs while providing predictable outcomes for users and the business as a whole. However, organizations often rush to implement a cloud solution without establishing a clear plan for overcoming the most important challenges. These include: Integration of data, documents, and applications on-premises and in the cloud Providing for a holistic view of data across the enterprise. Creating auditing solutions that simplify compliance with internal and external governance requirements. Establishing identity and access management that supports ... Read More

Feed: The Connector by Workato. Author: Vijay Tella; Salesforce’s acquisition of Mulesoft at an astounding 16x forward multiple is a strong indicator of the significant and growing role of Integrations in digital transformation. The rationale behind the deal—unlocking data across legacy and cloud apps to enable connected customer experiences at every touch point—makes perfect sense. Congratulations to the Mulesoft and Salesforce teams! We’ve received many questions about what this means for the integration space and for vendors like us, so I wanted to write a brief note here to speak to that. While this space has a history going back ... Read More

Feed: All Oracle Press Releases. Press Release Businesses Struggle to Protect Sensitive Cloud Data According to New Oracle and KPMG Cloud Threat Report Despite defined security policies, eight in 10 organizations worry about employee compliance and four in 10 say detecting and responding to cloud security incidents is a top cyber security challenge REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. and NEW YORK—Apr 12, 2018 In a recent survey of 450 global IT professionals conducted by Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) and KPMG LLP, results show that organizations are struggling to protect their data amidst a growing number of security breaches. The Oracle and KPMG Cloud ... Read More