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SQL Server 2014 In-Memory OLTP: Speeding Up Writes with Hekaton Tables
An architectural review of SQL Server 2014's Hekaton In-Memory OLTP engine, analyzing lock-free index structures and compiled queries.
Clustered Columnstore Indexes in SQL Server 2014: Columnar Storage for OLAP Databases
Exploring the announced Clustered Columnstore Indexes in SQL Server 2014, detailing read-write optimizations and data compression.
SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn: Rethinking Database Disaster Recovery
An evaluation of high availability features in the SQL Server 2012 release previews, focusing on AlwaysOn Availability Groups.
The Oracle-Sun Merger: What the Future Holds for Java and Enterprise Databases
An in-depth look at the monumental Oracle-Sun acquisition of January 2010, its ramifications for the Java community, OpenJDK governance, and the future of open-source MySQL.
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