Best of 2004

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Title: This Week

January 03, 2005 Published by  SearchDatabase.com This Week NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     IN THIS ISSUE:   > From the Editor: Best of 2004   > ITKnowledge Exchange: Scalar functions in GROUP BY   > White Papers: Reporting & analysis scalability   > Webcasts: Fact-based database design with Terry Halpin   > More From SearchDatabase.com: The Oracle-PeopleSoft saga in review Attend Data Center Decisions 2005 Join us in New York for Data Center Decisions 2005. Learn about the latest technologies for the data center, get top advice from industry experts & win a new Mercedes SLK. FROM THE EDITOR Best of 2004 [Tim DiChiara] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Happy new year everybody! It was another typical year for IT in 2004, replete with mega-mergers, the clashing of executive egos, tight budgets, dwindling jobs, too many demands, too little time. In case you've been working 60 hours a week (sound familiar?), here's a quick review of the most newsworthy IT stories of the year: Best IT quotes of 2004 2005 outlook: Desktops to see Linux, search war and more spyware Oracle-PeopleSoft saga in review Compliance: Fear and loathing in 2004 On the other hand, it was a superlative year for SearchDatabase.com: our membership topped 200,000, our traffic was up 30%, and we continued to pump out reams of quality content for you DBAs, developers, managers, and consultants. Not bad for a five year-old site! On behalf of our whole team, I'd like to thank you for your continued support. Here were some of your favorites of the year: Learning guide to SQL Face-off: Oracle vs. SQL Server Ask the SQL expert with Rudy Limeback SQL Server tips and scripts Ask the MySQL expert with Mike Hillyer What's on your plate in 2005? Implementing a major architecture change such as SOA or Web services? Upgrading your DBMS and/or apps? Or just continuing to put out fires , get through each day, and keep your job? Email me with your thoughts, rants and predictions for 2005. Have a happy and healthy year, Tim ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE Scalar functions in GROUP BY Is there a reason why I cannot use a SCALAR function in a GROUP BY clause in DB2? > LAST POSTED MESSAGE > VISIT ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE  FEATURED WHITE PAPERS Reporting & analysis scalability study by Sun Microsystems & MicroStrategy Published by: MicroStrategy Inc. Nov. 22, 2004 > VIEW ALL WHITE PAPERS  FEATURED WEBCASTS Fact-based database design WHEN:   On demand SPEAKER:   Dr. Terry Halpin Professor, Northface University SPONSOR:   Data Center Decisions 2005   > VIEW ALL WEBCASTS MORE FROM SEARCHDATABASE.COM ASK THE EXPERT: DB2 [Craig Mullins, Director of Technology Planning, BMC Software] Craig has extensive experience in the field of database management, having worked as an application developer, a DBA and an instructor with multiple database management systems, including DB2, Oracle and SQL Server. Additionally, Craig worked as a Research Director with the Gartner Group covering the field of database administration. He is the author of the DB2 Developer's Guide, the industry-leading book on DB2 for OS/390, and has published more than 100 articles on database technology. Ask Craig your tough DB2 questions! NEWS: Oracle-PeopleSoft saga in review Oracle won its 18-month long battle, and its prize is trying to incorporate PeopleSoft's applications and customer base into its own. Read how the whole saga unfolded and what Oracle pledges for the future. Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by SearchDatabase.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2005 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Updates on new site content": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchDatabase.techtarget.com/u?cid=500785&lid=430848&track=NL-78 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: SearchDatabase Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494 Previous message View by thread View by date Next message Reply via email to Search the site The Mail Archive home searchdatabase - all messages searchdatabase - about the list Expand Previous message Next message The Mail Archive home Add your mailing list FAQ Support Privacy 20050103170109.56513184C9@mailhost9.lists.techtarget.com