The Server

The Server

Most of us are used to our servers humming away in the cool, clean data center. But what if you need computing power in an environment that’s not so clean?

Augmentix has introduced the latest in its line of rugged servers designed for use out on the edge, literally. The A+R200 is an ultra-dense 1U device outfitted with either Intel Dual-Core Xeon 3000s or Quad-Core Xeon 3200s. It also features 1.5 TB of shock-mounted SAS or SATA storage drives, a 1333 MHz front side bus and embedded ATI ES3000 video.

The unit boasts an operating temperature of -4 to 140 degrees F and can operate at an altitude of 15,000 feet. It features a heavy-duty corrosion-resistant external steel chassis with internal structural support that meets military integrity standards.

It also features Augmentix’s A+SAMP management processor, an intelligent, self-contained embedded computer that provides automated system monitoring and secure Web-based remote reporting and recovery.

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Top Oracle security headlines

Top Oracle security headlines

1. Oracle Identity Manager adds provisioning, compliance features
Oracle's head of security and identity management development talks about the latest version of Oracle Identity Manager and Oracle's overall identity management strategy.

2. Oracle CPU to contain 51 flaw fixes
Oracle's Critical Patch Update (CPU) will address 51 fixes for critical holes in Oracle database 10g, Application Server, E-Business Suite and PeopleSoft Enterprise software.

3. Oracle plugs critical database, application holes
Oracle fixes critical flaws in database 10g and 9i, Application Server 10g, and E-Business Suite 11i.

4. Security guru blasts Oracle's patching policies
Oracle Security Handbook author Aaron Newman believes that Oracle should think less about adding new database security features and should instead focus on speeding up the patching process.

5. Podcast: Oracle vs. SAP -- SOA and Web services security
Oracle and SAP have been slowly getting their customers to adopt SOA and Web services.

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Database

A computer database is a structured collection of records or data that is stored in a computer system. A database relies upon software to organize the storage of data. In other words, the software models the database structure in what are known as database models (or data models). The model in most common use today is the relational model. Other models such as the hierarchical model and the network model use a more explicit representation of relationships (see below for explanation of the various database models).

A database is a collection of information that is organized so that it can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. In one view, databases can be classified according to types of content: bibliographic, full-text, numeric, and images.

In computing, databases are sometimes classified according to their organizational approach. The most prevalent approach is the relational database, a tabular database in which data is defined so that it can be reorganized and accessed in a number of different ways. A distributed database is one that can be dispersed or replicated among different points in a network. An object-oriented programming database is one that is congruent with the data defined in object classes and subclasses.

Computer databases typically contain aggregations of data records or files, such as sales transactions, product catalogs and inventories, and customer profiles. Typically, a database manager provides users the capabilities of controlling read/write access, specifying report generation, and analyzing usage. Databases and database managers are prevalent in large mainframe systems, but are also present in smaller distributed workstation and mid-range systems such as the AS/400 and on personal computers. SQL (Structured Query Language) is a standard language for making interactive queries from and updating a database such as IBM's DB2, Microsoft's Access, and database products from Oracle, Sybase, and Computer Associates.

A collection of information organized in such a way that a computer program can quickly select desired pieces of data. You can think of a database as an electronic filing system.

Database management systems are usually categorized according to the database model that they support. The data model tends to determine the query languages that are available to access the database. A great deal of the internal engineering of a DBMS, however, is independent of the data model, and is concerned with managing factors such as performance, concurrency, integrity, and recovery from hardware failures. In these areas there are large differences between products.

Traditional databases are organized by fields, records, and files. A field is a single piece of information; a record is one complete set of fields; and a file is a collection of records. For example, a telephone book is analogous to a file. It contains a list of records, each of which consists of three fields: name, address, and telephone number.

An alternative concept in database design is known as Hypertext. In a Hypertext database, any object, whether it be a piece of text, a picture, or a film, can be linked to any other object. Hypertext databases are particularly useful for organizing large amounts of disparate information, but they are not designed for numerical analysis.

To access information from a database, you need a database management system (DBMS). This is a collection of programs that enables you to enter, organize, and select data in a database.

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What's new on MYSQL

Sun Microsystems Announces Completion of MySQL Acquisition; Paves Way for Secure, Open Source Platform to Power the Network Economy

Introduces Immediate Worldwide Availability of Enterprise Services and Complete Open Source Portfolio of MySQL Database Products

SANTA CLARA, CALIF. — February 26, 2008 — Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA) today announced it has completed the acquisition of MySQL AB, developer of the world's most popular open source database, for approximately $1 billion in total consideration. Sun also unveiled the immediate availability of MySQL's complete portfolio of products and enterprise services backed by its 17,000-strong global sales and services organization and its extensive international network of authorized distribution channels. Sun now provides a single, secure choice for customers and developers seeking to put MySQL into deployment on a global basis. Users can get started today with free downloads at dev.mysql.com/downloads.

"Since announcing our Sun-MySQL relationship, we've received an overwhelming response and embrace from customers and community members excited to see MySQL's tremendous innovation and community backed by Sun's financial muscle and global partners," said Jonathan Schwartz, president and chief executive officer, Sun Microsystems, Inc. "For the first time ever, businesses across the world can standardize on a commercially supported, open source platform that meets their needs for scale, quality and global service."
Around the Clock Enterprise Support and Services

Today Sun introduced immediate availability of 7X24 year round global, enterprise-class database subscriptions and services for the entire MySQL product line, enabling IT organizations worldwide to take advantage of the leading open database for the Network Economy. With broad multi-platform support – including Solaris (TM), Linux and Windows – enterprise customers will face less risk and have greater flexibility and choice to achieve unlimited scale and enable MySQL deployments in mission critical applications. Customers can sign-up for MySQL Enterprise trial subscriptions at no cost at www.mysql.com/trials. Sun is also offering MySQL Enterprise Unlimited, which helps customers deploy and manage an unlimited number of MySQL Enterprise Servers at a flat annual fee. To learn more, go to www.mysql.com/unlimited. Current users of MySQL can also learn more about Sun's extensive services capabilities at www.sun.com/service.

Sun's new MySQL database is a key component in popular software stacks for building Web 2.0 applications. Its deployment with the Solaris OS, OpenSolaris(TM) project and highly complementary systems from Sun delivers powerful end-to-end platforms for customers of all scale, from individual developers to the largest global enterprises. And MySQL continues its commitments to its strategic partnerships with popular platform vendors such as Dell, HP, IBM, Microsoft, Red Hat and Zend. The acquisition cements Sun's entrance into the $15 billion database market, affirms Sun's leadership in open source software and positions the company as the leading provider of enterprise platforms for the Network Economy.

"As a developer of open source web applications and services that relies heavily on both Sun and MySQL, we believe that the combined companies will better address our IT needs today, tomorrow and beyond," said Joshua Rand, CEO, Sapotek, Inc. "We're confident that the MySQL acquisition will reinforce Sun's commitment to providing hardware, software and services that will save us money in having one integrated, end-to-end platform. The combination of MySQL and Sun provides the community with unlimited possibilities, ensuring the highest level of quality assurance and advanced feature contributions to the world's leading open source initiatives."

More than 100 million copies of MySQL's high-performance, open source database software have been downloaded and distributed in its history and since the announcement of Sun's intent to acquire MySQL, daily downloads have increased from 50,000 to more than 60,000 per day. This broad penetration coupled with MySQL's strength in Web 2.0, Software as a Service (SaaS), enterprise IT, telecom and the embedded OEM market, make it a significant addition for Sun. For more information on Sun's acquisition of MySQL AB, go to http://www.sun.com/aboutsun/media/presskits/2008-0116/index.jsp.

Sun will host a conference call today at 8:00 a.m. Pacific or 11:00 a.m. Eastern to discuss the completion of the acquisition. The call can be accessed at http://www.sun.com/investors. A replay will be available for 30 days by dialing 866-491-2916, or outside the U.S. by dialing 203-369-1723.

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