Good software habits apply to databases too. Trust in these little design tips to build a useful, rot-resistant database schema. It is a universal truth that everything in software eventually rots.

The end goal of database design is to be able to transform a logical data model into an actual physical database. A logical data model is required before you can even begin to design a physical ...

The cloud database is a database that has been designed or optimized within the virtualized computing atmosphere. Moreover, placing the database into the cloud can be considered the most useful way to ...

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...

The growing popularity of multi-cloud database deployments adds a new dimension to database management. If your organization isn't operating in a multi-cloud environment yet, chances are it will be ...

Most organizations spend a great deal of time thinking about database performance. DBAs tune SQL, design indexes, and monitor workloads to ensure that applications run quickly and efficiently.