Sean McCown
Sean McCown is a contributing editor of the InfoWorld Test Center.
by Sean McCown
New BI and reporting features in SQL Server 2008 R2 hit the mark, but other additions leave SQL Server shops wanting more ... more
It's easy to create database code that slows down query results or ties up the database unnecessarily -- unless you follow these tips... more
A better, stronger Hyper-V isn't the only reason to look closely at this wide-ranging Windows Server update... more
Microsoft's 'Katmai' gives both big shops and small shops reasons to make the upgrade... more
SQL Server 2008 release candidate sports improvements across the board, but the head turners – and disappointments – will mostly impact large shops... more
Oracle's enormous 11g release rumbles with an impressive array of performance and management aids, elegant application testing, standbys that earn their keep, and the promise of lower storage requirements... more
Longhorn's features may seem to be old news, but our expert reveals what you need to know now that it's shipping... more
Databases are ballooning to gargantuan proportions, killing performance. That's why the next frontier is new compression technology... more
Boasting some impressive features, easy-to-use query tool is a boon for non-DBAs... more
Oracle-friendlier solution helps with standardization, patching... more
A technological marvel, IBM's new XML-powered server aims to change the face of database storage... more
ER/Studio 7.1 conquers drudgery with easy, insightful tools... more
Benchmark Factory 4.7.1 is a snap to use but falls short on reporting... more
Appliance shields your data from malicious acts and mistakes... more
Upcoming release of IBM database promises a richer XML experience... more
SecureSphere Database Security Gateway addresses user access, change control, and compliance concerns... more
Lasso CDP brings low-impact, continuous protection to Windows workstations and servers... more
Microsoft's beefy remake brings hefty new capabilities and a slew of new tools to master... more
Auditing and encryption products address top concerns, while Microsoft shoots the moon... more
New version of open source database adds features, but management and development tools come up short... more
