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Oracle9i Security Flaws Revealed

Dennis Fisher | February 06, 2002

As promised, a security researcher on Wednesday revealed several security vulnerabilities in Oracle Corp.'s 9i database software, some of which enable an attacker to run arbitrary code on the affected machine or access the database server without a passwo

Oracles Secure, but Rest of World Isnt

John Taschek | February 04, 2002

"Unbreakable" is the tag line for the newest version of the Oracle9i database.

Oracle Moves to Flat Fee for E-Biz Suite

Renee Boucher Ferguson | February 04, 2002

Oracle Corp. is trying to lure enterprises into licensing its entire Oracle 11i E-Business Suite of applications with a new pricing structure.

Oracle Clarifies Price Cuts

Renee Boucher Ferguson | January 30, 2002

Oracle is trying to lure enterprises to license its entire Oracle 11i E-Business Suite of applications with a new flat-fee pricing structure that re-enforces its message that it is cheaper to buy the whole enchilada.

SQL Server Group Weighs the Issues

eWeek Editors | January 28, 2002

While their vendor deals with lawsuits and security holes, one of two major user groups for Microsoft Corp. SQL Server products is busy planning for this year and beyond.

A Healthier Way to Archive Databases

eWeek Editors | January 22, 2002

Archiving high-end databases while minimizing downtime becomes more complex and uses expensive storage each time it's done. OuterBay Technologies Inc. may have the solution.

Oracle Lowers Applications Price

Renee Boucher Ferguson | January 17, 2002

Ellison's price reduction for Oracle's 11i E-Business Suite leaves some scratching their heads at what the applications actually cost.

SQL Server User Group Keeping Busy

eWeek Editors | January 17, 2002

Unconcerned with their vendor's corporate problems like delayed launches, lawsuits and security holes, the two major user groups for Microsoft Corp. SQL Server products are busy planning for 2002 and beyond.

Geekspeak: January 7, 2002

John Taschek | January 07, 2002

Oracle banking on cache with 9i application server.

SQL Anywhere Studio Gets Faster

Timothy Dyck | December 31, 2001

Organizations looking for a branch-office database and software developers who want to store data in custom applications will find iAnywhere Solutions Inc.'s SQL Anywhere Studio 8.0 database an excellent choice.

Microsoft Uncovers SQL Server Vulnerabilities

Dennis Fisher | December 21, 2001

Topping off what can only be described as a disastrous week for the security of its products, Microsoft has discovered two vulnerabilities in the two most recent versions of SQL Server.