Oracle Database 12c Release 2 In-Memory: Tips and Techniques for Maximum Performance

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Database Architecture

Data is the most critical asset for any organization. As companies have continued to expand, their need for information storage and access has expanded exponentially, and there is no end in sight to the need for data storage and retrieval. By now, most organizations have moved from files and folders to the database. The relative ease of use and efficiency of the database accounts for its success in taking on the majority of companies’ important data. The database offers a placeholder for storing information, but more importantly, when properly organized, it allows for efficient and meaningful information retrieval. ...