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Almost 7 years ago
Contributed a review of Zend PHP Engine: Streamlines PHP web app dev but lacks integration of MVC with ORM tools for PHP
Almost 7 years ago
I agree with the fact that the inclusion of AlwayOn tools (since SQL Server 2012) has somehow simplified the configuration of High Availability (HA) settings in SQL Server, in this sense, the HA part in HADR (High Availability - Disaster Recovery) is a little bit simpler…
About 7 years ago
Answered a question: Microsoft sql2017 VS SAP Hana
I have NOT stated that HANA is a regular RDBMS, only I have done is to compare certain specific functionality that is similar between HANA and editions of SQL Server 2016, like for instance, columnstore indexes and xVelocity (I am using SQL Server monikers to describe…
About 7 years ago
Answered a question: Microsoft sql2017 VS SAP Hana
It is SQL Server 2016 that we should compare with SAP HANA, and not SQL Server 2017
Before I get into the details of the comparisons, allow me to give you some feedack on why the comparison has to be with SQL Server 2016 and not with 2017.
Microsoft has embarked on a…
Over 7 years ago
Contributed a review of SQL Server: Enabled us to use an Agile approach to the design and implementation of DW solutions.
Over 7 years ago
Contributed a review of MySQL: Offers a simple DBMS solution with a very low hardware footprint. Only one of the engines supports ACID transaction control.
Over 7 years ago
Answered a question: Python with Numpy/Scipy vs. Pure C++ for Big Data Analysis
Consultant working with Microsoft development tools and Database tools as a software architect for more than 20 years.
Over 7 years ago
Answered a question: Python with Numpy/Scipy vs. Pure C++ for Big Data Analysis
From my own experience, your question does not admit a "one size fits all" kind of answer, in fact, the answer should start with the (annoying): it depends
I will start with describing how I work with the kinds of tools that you mention:
When I have to solve a new problem…
Over 7 years ago
@KathyC, I really appreciate your thoughtful remarks on my review. Feedback is always welcome, as it helps all reviewers to focus on what is important to our peers.
Kind regards, GEN
Over 7 years ago
Contributed a review of Microsoft Azure SQL Database: Provides memory-optimized tables, elastic scale, and portal management tools.
Over 7 years ago
Contributed a review of SQL Server: Provides data quality services tools and In-Memory OLTP tables.
Over 7 years ago
Answered a question: When evaluating Data Warehouse solutions, what aspect do you think is the most important to look for?
IMHO, it is the wrong approach to consider one single aspect as the driver for comparing DW solutions from vendors
Over the years, many aspects have become important for a DW solution:
ETL tools included in the solution, in particular, tools must include required…
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About 10 years ago
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Almost 7 years ago
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About me
Experienced .NET Software Architect.
12 years of experience as Software Architect
29 years of experience in software development.
SOA-based solutions.
OCA-based (Occasionally Connected Applications) solutions
ORM-based solutions (HNibernate, Entity Framework).
ASP.NET MVC web applications.
Enterprise Sharepoint 2010 solutions.
Distributed n-tier applications with occasionally-connected smart clients.
Custom CMS-based distributed applications.
Sitecore-based web applications.
Architecture and development of custom data analysis solutions with R.
Data Architect / ETL & DW-BI consultant (Multidimensional Models & Tabular Models)
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