Relational database management systems (RDBMS) rely on an optimizer (or relational optimizer) that transforms SQL statements into executable code. Before any SQL statement can be run by the RDBMS, the ...

Organizations need to monitor and administer their software throughout departments because today's technology-based ...

In this issue's column I'll be providing a fundamental introduction to database and database management concepts. Many of you may think that they understand the basic concepts and fundamentals of ...

Query processing and optimization are critical components of database management systems (DBMSs), as they directly influence the efficiency and performance of data retrieval operations. Recent ...