Open-source software has reshaped many IT disciplines, and the world of database administration (DBA) is no exception. The open-source community, and the software it has produced, has evolved into a ...

Open-source database management tool s can be very handy. These databases are either free or costs very little and offer most of the features of high-end database systems.

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Ingres is one of a handful of open-source database companies seeking to unseat incumbent providers. "Oracle and Microsoft talk about getting software from one place--the whole stack," Dargo said.

Open source database management systems (OSDBMSs) have matured into viable alternatives to proprietary, commercial solutions. It comes as no surprise that OSDBMSs are not-so-subtly pushing ...