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	June 3, 2009 (updated June 12, 2009) DBMS Selection: Look Beyond Basic Functions Advanced Features, Application Requirements, And Cost Play A Larger Role by Noel Yuhanna with Mike Gilpin, David D'Silva	Average: 10  (6 ratings)

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Executive Summary

Application development and information and knowledge management professionals evaluating database management systems (DBMSes) will find that comparing basic features and functionality is unlikely to provide a clear picture of the best solution. DBMS technology has matured to the point where basic features such as structured data storage and retrieval, SQL interface, triggers, stored procedures, recovery, upgrades, and basic security don't vary significantly among products. Instead, when selecting a DBMS, information managers should give priority to advanced database features — such as self-management, virtualization, clustering, data-at-rest encryption, vulnerability assessment, automation, and self-healing — along with cost implications and unique application requirements such as support for XML, file integration, and unstructured data as well as optimized support for packaged applications.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Mature Database Technologies Offer Good Basic Support
• Performance, Availability, And Security Are Key DBMS Criteria

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