SEARCHDATABASE.COM: This Week July 22, 2002 ___________________________________ IN THIS ISSUE:
- From the editor: Find what you're looking for - Featured Topic: Achieving high availability - Expert Technical Advice: Featured Expert: Mike Lampa - Subscribe to the new DB2 Tips newsletter - Webcast Archive: Web services architecture - Live Webcast: Using Oracle9i RAC and TAF __________________________________ FROM THE EDITOR: by Tim DiChiara, Site Editor A few SearchDatabase.com members recently asked me about our TargetSearch feature. Here's the scoop. Instead of being a general-purpose search engine that returns mostly irrelevant garbage, or even a directory that is limited in scope and becomes out-of-date quickly, TargetSearch searches only a select group of pre-qualified sites as well as our own original content. I personally chose these few hundred sites based on their update frequency, relevance, and content quality. And since it's powered by Google, you know it's fast. TargetSearch is really one of the best ways to find quality database-related info amidst the chaos of the Web. Give it a try! http://searchdatabase.techtarget.com/integratedSearchAdvanced/0,289518,sid13,00.html Till next time, Tim DiChiara, Editor __________________________________ FEATURED TOPIC: Achieving high availability In today's enterprise, databases are mission-critical and so achieving high availability is a key goal for DBAs. If you haven't yet reached the "five nines" (99.999% uptime), you'll need these tips, tutorials, and news anaylses... http://searchdatabase.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid13_gci839738,00.html __________________________________ EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: Featured Expert: Mike Lampa, CEO of B.A.G., a business intelligence consultancy http://searchdatabase.techtarget.com/ateExpertBio/0,289623,sid13_cid394591,00.html Category: Data warehousing Mike has over 21 years experience in strategic planning, program management, and designing, building and supporting data warehouse and operational data store implementations. Intricately involved in the daily activities of B.A.G., Mike can often be found building data and process models to aid in improved operations efficiency and decision support automation for clients. >> View all Mike's answers: http://searchdatabase.techtarget.com/ateAnswers/0,289620,sid13_tax288372,00.html __________________________________ THIS WEEK IN THE FORUMS: >> Crystal Reports vs. Oracle Discoverer Member "Ramesh" is wondering which of these two reporting tools is better. Anybody have any experience with them? Go to our "DBA Water Cooler" forum if you can offer any advice. http://searchdatabase.techtarget.com/forums/0,289802,sid13_fid1,00.html >> Oracle import error Member "Fritz" is still waiting for help! 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