Follow on Google News News By Tag * Database * Columnar * Analytic * Databases * Benefits * Analytics * End-user * Warehouses * Load * Practical * More Tags... Industry News News By Location Country(s) Industry News
Follow on Google News | "Evaluating columnar databases" is now available at Fast Market ResearchNew Software research report from Ovum is now available from Fast Market Research
This report aims to introduce the basic concepts and benefits of columnar databases in a straightforward manner. Its value proposition should be balanced against limitations of the technology, and organizations should guard against swallowing vendor rhetoric. Hence, this report also presents a multidimensional evaluation model that highlights the key functional considerations that organizations should look out for when choosing a columnar database for analytics. It is important to remember that while columnar databases are applicable to several data problems, there are situations to which they are not suited. The report ends by providing practical advice for both IT end-user organizations thinking of buying and implementing a columnar database, and IT vendors developing and selling these systems. For more information or to purchase this report, go to: - http://www.fastmr.com/ Report Table of Contents: SUMMARY Impact Ovum view Key messages THE ANALYTIC CASE FOR COLUMNAR DATABASES Optimized for business questions The business benefits Faster performance Storage efficiency Lowered DBA costs Increased analytic productivity CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLUMNAR DATABASE A once-sleepy market is getting noisy A practical evaluation model Analytic performance Data and end-user scalability Data load times Range of analytic functions Data schema flexibility Data access techniques Data type support Database administration overhead System availability ALTERNATIVE VIEWS The counter-argument Other analytic options to consider In-memory databases Vector databases Database appliances OLAP accelerators Database clustering Data-matching systems Adaptive indexing Associative databases Others RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations for enterprises Consider performance trade-offs between queries and data loads Target query-intensive applications Be realistic about size Rows are here to stay Make the columnar system a good BI citizen Expect some resistance from IT APPENDIX Further reading Methodology List of Tables Table 1: Ovum taxonomy of columnar database providers Table 2: Benefits of columnar databases List of Figures Figure 1: Structural differences between row- and column-based data About Ovum Ovum fully understands convergence across telecoms, IT services and software. They invest heavily in researching what is happening in a market that is dynamic and full of risk and reward, analysing the changes and identify the threats and opportunities ahead for their clients. Ovum's team has extensive experience in the sector and is dedicated to 'getting closer' - to the industries they advise on, to the people they work for, and ultimately to the real issues determining how ICT markets behave. Ovum maintains a fluid, highly collaborative structure that brings the right range of expertise to each situation. View more research from Ovum at http://www.fastmr.com/ About Fast Market Research Fast Market Research is an online aggregator and distributor of market research and business information. We represent the world's top research publishers and analysts and provide quick and easy access to the best competitive intelligence available. For more information about these or related research reports, please visit our website at http://www.fastmr.com or call us at 1.800.844.8156. End
Account Email Address Account Phone Number Disclaimer Report Abuse
|
|