EnterpriseDB cites enterprise capabilities in open source database Oct 15, 2009
The company says the database, which is based on PostgreSQL database technology, offers enterprises cost benefits of open source, performance benefits of a community-developed product, and the reassurance of vendor support. Included as part of version 8. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Blue Yonder Opens Door to "Networked" Casino Gaming Sep 22, 2009
NET applications, Adobe Flash, Java and C++ based technologies; and support for Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL database back-ends. "We wanted a fast, scalable and practical platform based on our previous experience developing wireless technology for casinos," described Shoebridge who initially met his two other company co-founders while developing what would become the first-ever technology certified for wireless gaming in casinos. (Primezone Releases)
Users nervous about Oracle's acquisition of MySQL Sep 15, 2009
EnterpriseDB, which builds its products on the PostgreSQL open source database, has been hearing from concerned MySQL users, says Larry Alston, EnterpriseDB's vice president of product management and marketing. "They're telling us that they're nervous" about the future of MySQL, he says. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
EU Probe Won't Derail Oracle's Sun Deal Sep 4, 2009
Ed Boyajian, chief executive of EnterpriseDB, a company that sells the PostgreSQL open-source database, says customers of MySQL have been approaching him since Oracle's Sun acquisition was announced, fearful that the software would be neglected or even discontinued by Oracle ... Japanese telecommunications giant NTT (), for instance, says it expects to save $10 million a year by using PostgreSQL rather than Oracle's software in some of its computers. (BusinessWeek)
The greatest open source software of all time Aug 18, 2009
The open source community has two 800-pound gorillas in the database category: MySQL and PostgreSQL. Both of these are strong database servers that can handle heavy loads, supporting clustering and including a wide range of enterprise-level features. And let's not forget a database scripter's best friends, phpMyAdmin and phpPgAdmin. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
How to install and get started with OpenQRM Aug 14, 2009
To keep things simple, use a fresh install or virtual machine for OpenQRM. We also need to install some prerequisites: Apache 2, PHP 5, a database server (we're going to use MySQL but OpenQRM also supports PostgreSQL, Oracle, or DB2), the Syslinux boot loader and the PHP ADO driver. We're also going to install DHCP and TFTPD servers so we can install some additional plug-ins to manage these services. (Search Enterprise Linux)
Forge.mil brings net-centric speed to software development Aug 1, 2009
mil brings net-centric speed to software development -- Government Computer News. What is your e-mail address. (FCW.com)
Getting started with OpenQRM Jul 31, 2009
L but OpenQRM also supports PostgreSQL, Oracle, or DB2), the Syslinux boot loader and the PHP ADO driver. We're also going to install DHCP and TFTPD servers so we can install some additional plug-ins to manage these services. (Search Enterprise Linux)
Postgres More Compatible with Oracle Jun 18, 2009
EnterpriseDB is one of the leading commercial backers of the open source PostgreSQL (aka Postgres) database ... It builds on the open source PostgreSQL release and provides additional proprietary features designed to improve Oracle database compatibility ... While the Infinite Cache and Oracle compatibility features are both proprietary features, that are now only for Postgres Plus Advanced Server, the Asynchronous Pre-Fetch feature will end up in the next open source PostgreSQL release. (Datamation)
A Job for You at Slate Jun 17, 2009
MySQL and/or PostgreSQL preferred ... MySQL and/or PostgreSQL preferred. (Slate)
Work at Slate May 28, 2009
MySQL and/or PostgreSQL preferred. Experience with developing on Linux and/or Solaris systems. (Slate)
What to expect from version 8.4 of PostreSQL database Mar 25, 2009
PostgreSQL (also known as Postgres) is a a powerful, open source object-relational database system ... More information about running VACUUM and autovacuum configuration can be found in the PostgreSQL manual ... ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Selena Deckelmann works for and is an enthusiastic open source advocate and PostgreSQL specialist. (Search Enterprise Linux)
Zmanda Brings Open Source Backup to the Cloud Feb 20, 2009
0 include live backup agents for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007, PostgreSQL and EnterpriseDB's Postgres Plus product family. The product also offers support for disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T) and disk-to-disk-to-cloud (D2D2C) backup operations, while Sun (NASDAQ: JAVA) users get new ZFS file system support. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
An Open Source Backup Option Feb 8, 2009
Yes, it requires a database, and that means you will have to install and maintain either a MySQL, PostgreSQL or SQLite database to use Bacula. Preliminaries and SQL Installation Phase I. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Open Source vs. Proprietary Intranet Software, Part 2 Feb 8, 2009
Most of these open source suites are optimized on an open source solution stack, using databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and Web servers like Apache. But what are the chances that you'll already have these components running in a production environment within your organization. (IntranetJournal)
