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Cybersecurity Risks of Direct Database Connectors

Direct database connectors or connections act as a middleperson between an app and a database, allowing the app to read, write, and alter data in the database without an API or other intermediary layer. While these connectors might be simpler to set up than creating and automating an API, making them valuable for database management, they pose several cybersecurity risks that could put your business at risk. Below, learn about these threats and how to mitigate them with an API management platform.

AWS DMS: Challenges & Solutions Guide

AWS DMS (Amazon Web Services Database Migration Service) is a managed solution for migrating databases to AWS. It allows users to move data from various sources to cloud-based and on-premises data warehouses. However, users often encounter challenges when using AWS DMS for ongoing data replication and high-frequency change data capture (CDC) processes.

Top 5 Microsoft SQL ETL Tools for Data Integration

Data integration is the process of combining data from multiple sources into a single, unified destination. An ETL tool can help streamline this process, as it automatically extracts data from various sources, transforms it, and loads it into a target warehouse. By using an ETL tool, organizations reduce the cost and complexity of data integration, improve data accuracy, and ensure data security and privacy.

MongoDB vs. Cassandra vs. HBase: A Comparison

Databases are organized collections of data stored in a server or a system elsewhere and can be retrieved upon need. They can be managed and even updated as and when the need arises. This data can be in the form of texts, images, integers, or multimedia files. SQL uses a standard query language to manage relational databases. You must have heard of MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL servers.

Firebase vs. MySQL: Battle of the Databases

SQL or NoSQL? That is the question. Successful companies need reliable, robust databases to handle their day-to-day data management needs. However, with so many technologies on the market, it can be difficult to know which database provider is right for your company. Firebase and MySQL are two database solutions built very differently.