SQL Server on Linux almost a reality as 2017 release nears; four steps to better BI reports

Information Management Digest A roundup of information management content from TechTarget's network | July 27, 2017 FEATURED STORY SQL Server for Linux gets closer -- Windows version adds HA traits By Jack Vaughan, Senior News Writer SQL Server on Linux has gained added features on its way to general availability, which is near now that Microsoft has issued a release-candidate version of SQL Server 2017. Also included is an upping of the high availability quotient on the Windows side of SQL Server. (SearchSQLServer.com) Advertisement NEWS   CDO jobs now call for nurturing data-driven ethos in companies In many companies, chief data officers centered on defense against data risks are giving way to ones emphasizing the use of data to help drive business innovation, MIT panelists said. (SearchDataManagement.com)   Big data teams get proactive on prepping data for analytics users Organizations with big data environments are starting to prepare data for analysis before making it available to data scientists and other users, instead of leaving the work to them. (SearchDataManagement.com)   Analytics VP: AI projects must be built on a good data foundation Companies may be eager to speed up their AI implementations to get to the exciting parts, but the less-hyped aspects of data governance can't be rushed, says LendingTree's head of analytics. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com)   QVC builds a real-time analytics platform from humble tools A lot of hot new tools are available today for doing real-time analytics, but home-shopping network QVC found success building a real-time platform by repurposing older, simpler tools. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Four steps to help improve the use of BI reporting systems Many businesses commit similar mistakes when creating BI reports and data visualizations. Consultant Mico Yuk offers four tips to help you avoid some of the most common pitfalls. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com)   What to consider before buying database performance tools Slowdowns in database processing can put a big crimp in business applications -- a malady that database performance management tools are designed to help companies remedy. (SearchDataManagement.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Information Management Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Enterprise Applications Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.