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Open-Source and DataStax Cassandra Versions: A Comprehensive Guide

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In the realm of distributed databases, Apache Cassandra has established itself as a robust, scalable, and highly available solution. Understanding Apache Cassandra Apache Cassandra is a free and open-source distributed database management system designed to handle large amounts of data across multiple commodity servers.

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The Case for PostgreSQL®

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If you’re in database administration, chances are you’ve faced an age-old question: is it better to become slightly proficient in lots of different database tools, or become very proficient in one tool that can do a bit of everything reasonably well? . What is Database Administration?

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Health Information Management: Concepts, Processes, and Technologies Used

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So, we’ll only touch on its most vital aspects, instruments, and areas of interest — namely, data quality, patient identity, database administration, and compliance with privacy regulations. Modern databases are usually controlled via a database management system (DBMS) that sits between information and apps consuming it.