At the most significant point of its history, the Ancient Library of Alexandria may have held 500,000 papyrus scrolls, thereby making it a collection of information on par with the data that makes up today's "visible web." This magnificent library suffered a series of fires until its final and complete destruction around 642 AD; at that time, the loss of all those scrolls was … [Read more...] about Just How Big Can Big Data Get?
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4 Problems Still Facing Rugged Data Storage
Most data storage devices on the market are relatively reliable, but only if kept from getting too hot or cold and in a vibration-free place. In contrast, rugged data storage devices are among the toughest available. Preferred by military personnel and others who regularly encounter demanding environments, these tech tools can withstand extreme temperatures, plus shocks and … [Read more...] about 4 Problems Still Facing Rugged Data Storage
Understanding & Managing Disk Space On Your MongoDB Server
Disk storage is a critical resource for any scalable database system. The performance of disk-based databases is dependent on how data is managed on the disk. Your MongoDB server supports various pluggable storage engines that handle the storage management. MongoDB storage engines initially store all documents sequentially. As the database grows, and multiple write operations … [Read more...] about Understanding & Managing Disk Space On Your MongoDB Server
TDWI Chicago May 7-12, 2017
Join us at TDWI Chicago and Modernizing Your Data Ecosystem Use Priority Code DF20 and save 20%! TDWI Chicago focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing today's data-driven organizations. Enhance your skills and insights with 55+ sessions taught by the expert TDWI faculty. Half- and full- day courses give you deep education and insights you can put to you use … [Read more...] about TDWI Chicago May 7-12, 2017
6 Steps You Should Be Taking to Secure Your Corporate Data
In todays data-driven world, information is as valuable as currency. All the data your company collects is a commodity valuable to somebodyit might take the form of customer information, private financial data, or even proprietary secrets. Losing any of this data, or having it compromised could be a major threat to your business; not only would you lose some of your most … [Read more...] about 6 Steps You Should Be Taking to Secure Your Corporate Data
