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Open Source Software Security: Is Open Source Software Safe?

Percona

Even though open source software is firmly in the mainstream, used widely by businesses, governments, and everyone who owns a cell phone or computer, the question repeatedly arises: “Is open source software safe?” Is open source software as stable as other software? Our bar is higher than that.

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MariaDB vs MySQL: Key Differences and Use Cases

Percona

Before we dive into the differences between MariaDB and MySQL, we will provide a thorough examination of each relational database management system (RDBMS). While originally designed to be a drop-in replacement for MySQL, it evolved into its own distinct database management system and is now maintained and supported by the MariaDB Foundation.

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Testsigma raises $4.6M from Accel and STRIVE to simplify test automation

Testsigma

We want to change that by standardizing the fragmented test stack and coalescing it into an easy-to-use platform that combines the flexibility of open source test automation tools but with the ease of existing closed source low-code solutions. Why Open Source? Our platform works out-of-the-box.

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Segmentation Fault – A DBA Perspective

Percona

” This is not unusual and doesn’t affect the course of the execution as it just loads desirable items in memory. The following are possible causes for segmentation fault: Operating system issues Buggy OS kernel Faulty hardware(specifically memory) Bug in a product (e.g., This phenomenon is called “ page fault.”

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PostgreSQL Performance Tuning: Optimizing Database Parameters for Maximum Efficiency

Percona

The PostgreSQL buffer is called shared_buffer, which is the most effective tunable parameter for most operating systems. It’s low because certain machines and operating systems do not support higher values. Optimizing your database is one way to course-correct poor database performance.

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Take the SQL Server Mac challenge

SQL Server According to Bob

I also started my career developing on UNIX systems with C++ and databases like Ingres. As I moved to other jobs, the PC was becoming very popular as was the Windows Operating System. His answer was “of course!” While SQL Operations Studio is downloading, I can pull the docker image for SQL Server.

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Apple Is Not Defending Browser Engine Choice

Alex Russell

Despite being largely open source, browsers and their engines are not loss leaders. This, of course, has spotted Safari a massive head-start in market share while restrictions on engine choice hinder competitors' arguments for why users should switch. Browsers are big, big business. WebKit Is No Charity #.