Data Access and Virtualization

In this podcast Rob Steward explains why data access middleware makes a difference within a virtualization environment. The podcast lasts for 9:14. Rob Steward:

Implications of Storing Data on the Cloud

n this podcast Rob Steward explains how clouds are currently used for storing data and how this is going to impact the IT landscape. This podcast lasts for 3:44 and can be listened to here: http://blogs.datadirect.com/media/ImplicationsOfStoringDataOnCloud.mp3 Rob Steward: There’s a lot of data being moved out into the cloud, and there’s a lot of different pa
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Reflections on ITARC

Rob Steward recently attended the IT Architect Regional Conference: Thought Leader Edition, and spoke on “Achieving Optimal Database Application Performance and Scalability.” In this podcast Rob shares about his ITARC experience. The podcast lasts for 1:57 seconds and can be listened to here: http://blogs.datadirect.com/media/ITARCConferen
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Leading Architects to Speak at IT Architect Regional Conference

I’m excited to be speaking at the upcoming 2009 IASA IT Architect Regional Conference, Thought Leader Edition. The conference will bring together leading architects and will offer more than 30 seminars. The October 12 – 14 conference is New York’s largest to address the needs of IT architects, and attendees are able to select from five specialty tracks (Enterprise, Infrastructure, Software, Information and Fundamentals). For more inf
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The Advantages of Wire Protocol Drivers

In this podcast Rob Steward explains the advantages of using wire protocol drivers. This podcast is runs for 2:56.

You may listen to the podcast here: http://blogs.datadirect.com/media/RobSteward_WireProtocolDatabaseDrivers.mp3

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So when we talk specifically about wire protocol architecture drivers, this is something where really what you'
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Data Access Considerations Regarding SOA

In the Data Access Handbook, there's a chapter on service oriented architecture. In this podcast Rob provides a number of considerations regarding SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) that changes data access strategies. This podcast last for 5:37. You may listen to the Data Access Considerations Regarding SOA podcast here: http://blogs.datadirect.com/media/RobSteward_SOADataAccessStr
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Overcoming Memory Bottlenecks

The Data Access Handbook covers numerous causes for database bottlenecks, including hardware constraints, particularly with regards to memory issues. In this podcast Rob addresses issues that cause memory bottlenecks and explains how they can be overcome. The podcast lasts for 4:32. You may listen to the podcast here: Continue Reading...

Performance Penalties for Encrypting Data

In this podcast, Rob Steward offers insights into overcoming the performance penalties associated with data encryption. The podcast runs for 3:04. Click on the following link to listen to the podcast: http://blogs.datadirect.com/media/RobSteward_PerformancePenalties_Encryption.mp3 Rob, it's nice to be here with you today. I have a couple of questions regarding The Data Access Handbook. I
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About the Different Database Driver Architectures

In this podcast Rob Steward explains the differences between database drivers. The podcast runs for 6:37. Click on the following link to listen to the podcast: http://blogs.datadirect.com/media/RobSteward_DatabaseDriverArchitecture.mp3 Rob, you talk a lot about the different database driver architectures within The Data Access Handbook. Will you provide a little bit of insight about what differences t
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Database Performance: What to do when problems arise

In this podcast Rob Steward explains the first steps to take when confronted with a database application performance issue. The podcast runs for 4:00. Click on the following link to listen to the podcast: http://blogs.datadirect.com/media/RobSteward_FirstStepsWhenDataAccesIssuesArise.mp3 Rob Steward: So great question; really
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