Recursive Queries for Hierarchical Data Retrieval
One of the most fascinating features of SQL is its ability to execute recursive queries. Like sub-queries, recursive queries save…
Big Data News, Articles, & Education
Get a thorough Big Data education through TDAN’s Business Intelligence articles, news, and blogs.
The Data Forecast: There is No Such Thing as the “Private” Cloud!
Free lunch. Unicorns. Automatic faucets that actually work. None of these exist. “Private” Cloud also belongs on this list. To understand…
The Data Manifesto: A TDAN.com Interview
The Leader’s Data Manifesto was introduced at Enterprise Data World (EDW) 2017 in Atlanta, GA. This TDAN.com interview took place…
Data Does Not Matter
The amount of data is growing exponentially. This creates an enormous potential for generating a lot of new information. Yet,…
Understand Relational to Understand the Secrets of Data
I don’t like talking about the relational theory of data. It is absolutely fundamental to any deep understanding of data,…
Benefits of Modeling Apply to NoSQL
Information drives businesses who make decisions based on data. Data is a corporate asset. Data modeling is critical to understanding…
Privacy and Internet of Things (IoT)
What is Internet of Things (IoT)? The term “Internet of Things” may be considered a misnomer. The “Internet” with a…
Data is Risky Business: Metadata Impact on Business Meaning and Risk
Metadata has been with us since the first human smeared charcoal from their campfire and placed the mark of their…
Business Glossaries and Metadata: The Prime Directive
Yes, I’m using a line from the Star Trek franchise. We must have a similar concept for Data Governance and…
The Data Forecast: (Un-)Reasons to do Data Analytics in the Cloud
Let’s get this out of the way: you need to move your data analytics to the cloud. Some people may…