Links of Interest

A DBA’s Perspective on Managing Change (Part 1 of 2)

The basics of integrating database change management into a Business Service Management strategy and the critical role of asset-, configuration-, and change-management. by Mike Moser, Enterprise Systems

A DBA’s Perspective on Managing Change (Part 2 of 2)

You can optimize an overall enterprise change and configuration management process by enabling DBAs to automate and facilitate change at a technical level. by Mike Moser, Enterprise Systems

Are You Master of Your Data or Its Slave?

"Master data management" — how to deal with data that is shared between different computer systems — is a growing field in an IT landscape that frequently includes very large and complex enterprises. by Andy Hayler, DMReview

Happy Trails for Data Wranglers

Increasingly, cash-pinched enterprise IT departments are using business-intelligence software to help them extract value from existing IT investments. And, regulatory changes like Sarbanes-Oxley have also spurred demand. by Zaineb Bokhari, ITtoolbox

Implementing Smart Data Management Produces More Bang for the Buck

How can enterprise IT organizations reduce costs and complexity? By using data management solutions and applying best practices in consolidation, standardization and automation. by Mitch Landry, Database Trends and Applications