Over the past few months, the open-source community has seen several critical events that have led to big questions about the security and safety of open-source software. How can we evaluate what is currently taking place around open-source projects and security, how can we make these projects more sustainable, and what should we do in […]
Predictions for 2022: What Does the Future Hold for Databases and Open Source?
Any time we stare into the crystal ball and try to predict the future, we try to balance what we want to see and what we hope won’t happen. We have to extrapolate from our own experiences, and what we think will take place after. And we’ll have to try and anticipate things that might […]
10 Issues to Avoid When Setting Up and Managing Your PostgreSQL Database
PostgreSQL is a hugely popular database and the leading example of how an open-source database can operate successfully for its community and for companies. It has been named database of the year by DB-Engines for three out of the past four years, and it will be no surprise if that continues. However, there are areas where PostgreSQL […]
Balancing Vendor Lock-In and Business Advantage – Getting the Right Combination
Click to learn more about author Matt Yonkovit. Ever since the start of information technology and the first computers were invented, there has been vendor lock-in. From the very first mainframes through to modern cloud and data companies, the guidance has been to avoid lock-in where you can. It’s also the reason open-source software was […]
The Duality of DBaaS: Friend or Foe?
Click to learn more about author Matt Yonkovit. A forest fire is a powerful force of nature. Capable of massive destruction, but also with the potential to bring forth new life and facilitate positive growth. Cloud database-as-a-service offerings have a similar duality. The power of the cloud has transformed our technology infrastructure. Nowhere is this more evident […]
Dealing with Database End-of-Life Issues: What Approach Should You Take?
Click to learn more about author Matt Yonkovit. Databases play a critical role in our applications – after all, no one ever talks about their services using less data today. However, like applications, databases require ongoing management and regular updates. At some point, the database version you use will reach its End of Life (EOL). […]
Open Source, Cloud, and Data: How to Plan Ahead
Click to learn more about author Matt Yonkovit. For most Data Management projects today, open source will be included in some form or other. From the databases that store the data to the management tools that manage and protect that data, or the analytics projects used to interrogate or display that data, open source plays […]