Database management is crucial for organizations

In the simplest sense, as the term suggests, database management is the management of data. Of course, it is implied that database management became a major discipline mainly because of the humungous amount of data that need to be managed. Organizations typically have not just huge amounts of data; their data is diffuse and complex, too. This is why database management has evolved into a full field.

Database management can be considered “…the monitoring, administration, and maintenance of the databases and database groups in (an) enterprise”. From this, and given the nature of the huge volumes of databases that organizations typically handle; it is clear that a database management system: a) manages very large volumes of data; b) efficiently supports access to this huge amount of data; c) supports multiple sets of data without causing mayhem by understanding their relationship with each other.

Important elements of database management

Database management is of critical importance to organizations, since sensitive data are stored in the databases. There are two aspects that database management needs looking into: a) monitoring these databases; b) assessing the strength and performance of the databases. A brief looksee into each of these:

Monitoring: A database monitoring system has to be comprehensive, because it has to monitor the entire data across the organization. The aim of having a monitoring system is that it helps the organization identify the problems in its database environment that is hindering its performance. Most database management systems use data from the Automatic Workload Repository (AWR) for displaying performance information and starting database alerts.

Assessing the performance: The key to assessing the performance of database management systems is to first monitor, from where assessment takes off. A comprehensive diagnosis, which is what monitoring does, is the basis for assessment. Database management systems usually allow users to access the Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor (ADDM), which allows the AWR to give snapshots of database activity for a set period. This is used to provide recommendations for better usage.

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http://www.eitaglobal.com/control/w_product/~product_id=300075REC

http://infolab.stanford.edu/~ullman/fcdb/slides/slides1.pdf

http://docs.oracle.com/cd/B19306_01/em.102/b31949/database_management.htm

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/database_management_system_DBMS.html

6-Hour Virtual Seminar on Creating Hybrid Public - Private Cloud Applications With .NET and Windows Azure Service Bus - Webinar By EITAGlobal

Why should you attend: Public-cloud solutions have demonstrated an ability to cost effectively provide scalable solutions to users of an application without the need for extensive capital investment in hardware. Unfortunately it is often the case that code and data that is written for many business applications is not easily adaptable to moving to the cloud, and it may be that case that it is not possible due to compliance issues or actual laws preventing sensitive data from being stored outside of the corporate firewall. This unfortunately leaves existing service and data assets that would be beneficial to cloud applications left behind the corporate firewall where they are difficult, if not normally possible, to participate in cloud based services. This webinar will demonstrate how you can use the Windows Azure Service Bus, and specifically Service Bus Relay services, to easily and securely integrate data and services behind the corporate firewall to public cloud and mobile applications.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Introduction to Service Bus and hybrid cloud applications
• Overview and installation of tools for service bus development
• Messaging with the Service Bus: Queues, Topics and Relays
• Creating and managing service bus accounts with the management portal
• Creating a .NET application using Service Bus Queues
• Creating a hybrid cloud application with the Service Bus Relay
• Using Service Bus to Enable the Internet of Things
• Mobile connectivity with iOS, Android, HTML and Windows Phone
• Securing access to service bus end points
• Service bus pricing models
• Review and Q&A

Who Will Benefit:

• CTO
• CIO
• IT VP and Development Managers
• Application / Software Architects
• Application / Software Developers and Engineers

Speaker Profile:

Michael Heydt

has a almost 30 years of professional software development experience, where he as focused on Microsoft based technologies across multiple verticals including media, finance, energy and healthcare. He holds a masters degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Drexel University, and a Masters of Technology Management from the University of Pennsylvania. He currently is focused on creating applications that utilize high concurrency, cloud services, messaging, computer vision, natural user interfaces to provide seamless application access as users move through different environments and geographies. As a teacher and speaker he is a common speaker at .NET users groups and conferences, author of technology papers and books, and is former adjunct faculty for the University of Denver and the University of Phoenix where he taught Computer Information Systems and Telecommunications Technology courses.

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Virtual Seminar on ECM Integration with Microsoft PowerShell By EITAGlobal

Instructor :  Dave Kinchlea

Product Id :  300108

Overview: ECM suites often provide the ability to direct address and solve many business problems directly, however there are many more problems that cannot be directly solved by an ECM suite and, instead, require some 3rd party solution. 

When native or reasonably inexpensive integrations between these solutions and the ECM repositories where the content should reside do not exist, then there are only a few options available:

• Do nothing and leave the content unmanaged, unknown, and at risk.
• Create bespoke integration solutions writing whatever modules, functions or code is required to accomplish the required integration. This option is almost always the most expensive, usually exceeding any existing 3rd party solution. It means long-term development, support, maintenance, and training. While this approach can lead to a superior solution, it is one that will almost always take longer than expected and be over budget.
• Work locally and force the users to change the way they work, manually storing and retrieving the content from the ECM system using other tools like, for instance, WebDav or Windows Explorer. For some problems, this is the ideal solution when there are only a few users requiring the integration. However there is on-going training required to assure the integration over the long-term and there is a real risk that the ECM system may not get used 100% of the time.
• Work locally and use scheduled tasks to synchronize content between local storage and ECM solutions. This loose integration approach requires almost zero training, limited development and long-term support and is easily maintained over time. The difficulty is in creating the synchronization solution; it too can often turn into a full-blown be-spoke application.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Problem space - a discussion as to where CLI and scripting fit within an enterprise
• Powershell description - a look into relevant portions of powershell
• ECM Integration - the meaning of; the choices available along with the tradeoffs associated with each type of integration
• MS Integration - the meaning of; some examples of
• File System Archiving / Synchronization example Integration Solution
• Workflow Word Robot example Integration Solution
• ECM content migration (ETL) example Integration Solution - SharePoint to Content Server
• Automation / Task scheduling
• Powershell / ECM Error Handling, Pitfalls and Gotchas

Who Will Benefit:

• Enterprise Solution Architects
• Application Integrators
• System Administrators of all levels
• Application & desktop support (site administrators)

Speaker Profile: Dave Kinchlea

 is a 25 year veteran in managing the growing content problem. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Western Ontario where he also worked in the core Information Technology administrative department. Being part of the team that brought the Internet to Canada, Dave has had an interest in content management for longer than the discipline has existed. Dave spent nearly 12 years, from 1998 through to 2009, working with Open Text Corporation defining and building out Enterprise Content Management tools and expertise. He is recognized around the world for his technological expertise in respects to ECM deployments having designed and helped organizations maintain some of the largest and most complex ECM systems in existence. 

Internal or External? Cloud Service Brokerage Fundamentals - Virtual seminar By Kevin L Jackson

Instructor : Kevin L Jackson

Overview: Across all industry verticals, cloud computing has become a strategic imperative for IT organizations by redefining the standards for cost effectiveness, scalability and speed to market. As cloud computing becomes mainstream, these organizations are now struggling with the task of managing multiple cloud services providers. This task, referred to as Cloud Service Brokerage (CSB), manages the consumption and maintenance of cloud services and deployments that span multiple Cloud Services Providers (CSPs). To keep up with the explosive growth of cloud services, IT departments now need to either build cloud service brokerage expertise in-house (Internal CSB) or partner with an external brokerage service provider (External CSB).

According to the National Institute of Standards a cloud service broker "provides a cloud-user a unified and enhanced management interface to multiple cloud-providers." The institute also identifies the essential features of a CSB as a unified interface, federated cloud-subscriber credentials for multiple cloud-providers, and federated access to multiple cloud-provider programming interfaces. A CSB can make cloud services more valuable because they work closely with cloud providers to get price breaks or access to more information about how a service works. In addition, they have more experience working with multiple providers and across many consumer scenarios. Instead of spending time and money to address these problems internally, consumers can leverage solutions offered by CSBs that allow organizations to focus on other pressing business needs instead. A viable CSB provider can make it less expensive, easier, safer and more productive for companies to navigate, integrate, consume and extend cloud services, particularly when they span multiple, diverse cloud services providers.

The State of Texas Department of Information Resources has used a CSB for over four years. Among the lessons learned, this multi-year project showed that the use of a cloud broker can:

• Help organizations screen their applications for cloud feasibility and prioritizing cloud migrations accordingly;
• Address the challenges of cloud model comparisons due to the variables in product offerings, including the business models, service levels, and package inclusions;
• Translate capacity requirements into provider line items, thus allowing for accurate estimation of cloud cost;
• Provide a cloud service order review or approval workflow facility, a function not normally provided by cloud service providers; and
• Provide a means to regulate payment across the different organizational entities.

Why should you attend: In a cloud computing world, IT is locked into a real-time operational linkage to the delivery of products and services. Operational requirements now include:

• Tracking and management of shadow IT activities
• Reducing cloud and cloud service sprawl
• Coordination of multiple cloud management tools
• Extension of IT governance to multiple external cloud service providers
• Rapid acceleration and distribution of application development and deployment activities
• Integration of cloud services with existing management processes

Be it internally or externally based, the lack of a cloud service brokerage strategy will exacerbate all of these functions leading to revenue loss or mission failure.

A defined CSB can make cloud services more valuable because it helps the organization work well with cloud providers in order to get price breaks or access to more information about how a service works. In addition, they gain experience working with multiple providers and across many consumer scenarios. Instead of spending time and money to repeating mistakes, organizations can leverage the skills and expertise of their CSB. Internally or externally based, a viable CSB can make it less expensive, easier, safer and more productive for companies to navigate, integrate, consume and extend cloud services, particularly when they span multiple, diverse cloud services providers.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Improving cloud service efficiency
• Tracking and management of shadow IT activities
• Reducing cloud and cloud service sprawl
• Coordination of multiple cloud management tools
• Extension of IT governance to multiple external cloud service providers
• Rapid acceleration and distribution of application development and deployment activities
• Integration of cloud services with existing management processes
• Avoiding consistent budget overruns
• Establishing a secure self-service IT model
• Create a unified cost model across all computing sources
• Incorporate cloud services into capacity planning models

Who Will Benefit:

• CEO
• CIO
• CFO
• CTO
• Chief Innovation Officer
• Head of Research & Development

Kevin L. Jackson is a senior information technologist specializing in solutions that meet critical commercial and government operational requirements. Currently working as an independent consultant, prior positions include VP & General Manager Cloud Services NJVC, VP Federal Systems at Sirius Computer Solutions, Worldwide Sales Executive at IBM, Vice President Global IT Project Office at JP Morgan Chase, and CTO at SENTEL Corporation. Through his “Cloud Musings” blog, Mr. Jackson has been recognized as one of Cloud Computing Journal “World’s 30 Most Influential Cloud Bloggers” (2009, 2010), a Huffington Post Top 100 Cloud Computing Experts on Twitter (2013) and the author of a FedTech Magazine “Must Read Federal IT Blog” (2012, 2013). In 2012, he was also named a “Cyber Security Visionary” by U.S. Black Engineer and Information Technology magazine.

Kevin is also the founder and editor of Government Cloud Computing on Ulitzer electronic magazine. His first book, GovCloud: Cloud Computing for the Business of Government was published by Government Training Inc. and released in March 2011. His second book, released in 2012 by the same publisher, is titled “GovCloud II: Implementation and Cloud Brokerage Services”. He is also a co-author of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance whitepaper “Cloud Computing: Risks, Benefits, and Mission Enhancement for the Intelligence Community”. Kevin L. Jackson has been deeply involved in the broad collaborative effort between industry and the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology on the federal government’s adoption of cloud computing technologies. He is the Rapid Deployment Executive for the Network Centric Operations Industry Consortium and also serves and the consortium’s Cloud Computing Working Group Chairman. His formal education includes a Master of Science, Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering); a Master of Arts degree in National Security & Strategic Studies; and a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. Mr. Jackson is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Information Technology at the George Mason University Volgenau School of Engineering.

Getting Your Business Started with Open Source - Webinar By EITAGlobal

Overview: This session will serve as a primer for individuals and organizations interested in open source software, and its ability to meet their business needs. Attendees will gain a better understanding of what open source software is, how it is developed, its characteristics that may be beneficial to their organization, and considerations for successful adoption. 

Non-technical managers will enhance their ability to work with and support their technical staff in planning and implementation. This session is delivered in non-technical language with an emphasis on helping you determine the business case for your organization. The session will also provide a basic framework for planning. Materials include resources for further investigation.

Why should you attend: If your organization isn't levering open source software to improve its operational efficiencies and maximize its investments in technology, you need to ask yourself why. Open source is enterprise ready and likely already used by your peers and competitors alike. But where do you start, or how do you build on what open source you may already have deployed? What are the pitfalls? Where are the easy wins? Getting Your Business Started with Open Source is a practical primer that will send you back to your organization ready to develop your own approach to adopting or improving your open source capabilities

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Open source software defined
• Why businesses are turning to open source
• Open source licenses in a nutshell
• How open source software is developed
• Open source business models in a nutshell
• Where support comes from when the software is free
• Participating in open source communities
• Where to start (if you haven't already)
• How to evaluate a solution for your organization
• Organizational readiness and staff skill set
• Example Open Source alternatives for a range of enterprise needs

Who Will Benefit:

• CIOs
• IT directors and managers
• Operations Managers
• Business Managers
• Contract and Acquisition Managers
• Business Analysts with a responsibility for recommending technology solutions
• Technical Writers with a desire to add to their general knowledge base

Speaker Profile:Deborah Bryant

 is a seasoned technology business professional with a special focus on open source software and the ecosystem that supports it. Her background includes senior management experience in the high-tech sector; program management at a leading university open source lab; senior management in state government with oversight responsibilities for design and implementation of the state’s first eGovernment program. In addition to P&L responsibilities for an internet subsidiary of a publicly traded company, she has served as a universal translator and shuttle diplomat for executive management and investors, engineering staff and product development, policy makers and program directors. 

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Webinar on Agile Architects and Agile Architecture By EITAGlobal

Overview : The webinar will explore the importance of a well-understood, clear and unifying vision, and then how agile concepts apply to an enterprise or solution architecture and how to create agile models of the solution landscape and data architecture. The final section of the webinar deals with developing an architecture which is itself "agile", truly able to support and embrace change. Reviewing the multiple "dimensions of agility" will lead into discussion of techniques such as progressive enhancement, canonical data models, data and dataflow re-use, change isolation, rationalization and architecture refactoring. The importance of key design principles and a unifying vision will be explained. 

This section will be based around a case study, the development and evolution of an agile integration architecture. This is the history of an enterprise-scale integration architecture which has flexibly supported over ten years of major developments at a leading UK utility company. 
A round up will recap on the main points, and then present some questions challenging the attendees to assess for themselves "How Agile is Your Architecture?" 

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Why should an architect "go agile"?
• Objectives of the Agile Architect
• Principles of Agile Architecture
• Agile Modelling
• The Importance of Vision
• Do they understand? (The importance of communication)
• Developing an Agile Architecture
• Case study, an agile integration architecture
• How Agile is Your Architecture?

Who Will Benefit:

• Solution Architects
• Enterprise Architects
• Agile Developers
• Project managers in Agile environments.

Speaker Profile:

Andrew Johnston is an independent consultant specializing in the development of strategies and technical architectures which allow businesses to get the maximum benefit from their IT resources. A skilled strategist, architect, analyst, designer, programmer and author, Andrew has experience of the latest generation of tools and technologies. He has led the development of the solution architecture and high-level design of a number of complex systems, often working across several different platforms. 

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Contact: 

James Richard

Phone: +1-800-447-9407

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