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Monday, February 22, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Fusion-io "holy grail of database performance"
This week I am attending a great boot camp for FileMaker database developers
One of the speakers, Kirk Bowman from MightyData mentioned econnectix server when talking about enterprise hard drive and database performance. This triggered my memory about the following technology and question. Is Fusion IO a good alternative for FileMaker and the requirement to backup frequently?
I have been watching for a new paradigm shifting technology to overcome what is probably the oldest bottle neck in computer hardware, the hard drive. Here is a copy of a testimony from one of their customers -- check it out ...
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Wine.com Powers Up Performance with Fusion-io
Wine.com is the top online wine retailer in the world, a title it has held for years. Consequently, its rapidly expanding clientele posed a positive yet formative challenge in regard to getting sufficient performance from its web site and business system servers. Traditionally Wine.com has used a complex SAN architecture but the solution couldn't keep up with the business growth. Wine.com considered upgrading, but learned that the upgrade that fit their budget would only improve their business system by 30% and would do nothing for their web site. Wine.com knew it needed a better solution, but had no idea where to find it.
Then Wine.com’s Vice President of IT saw a demo of the Fuision-io ioDrive. He knew immediately that he had found the "holy grail of database performance." He ordered one as soon as it was available. Happily, it was exactly the solution he was hoping for.
The ioDrive improved Wine.com’s performance exponentially. SQL transactions ran four times faster, while backups, restores, and other jobs ran from twelve to 20 times faster. Additionally, the web site performed more smoothly and Customer Satisfaction increased measurably as a result.
One of the speakers, Kirk Bowman from MightyData mentioned econnectix server when talking about enterprise hard drive and database performance. This triggered my memory about the following technology and question. Is Fusion IO a good alternative for FileMaker and the requirement to backup frequently?
I have been watching for a new paradigm shifting technology to overcome what is probably the oldest bottle neck in computer hardware, the hard drive. Here is a copy of a testimony from one of their customers -- check it out ...
© Copyright 2010 Michael Rybin, All Rights Reserved.
Wine.com Powers Up Performance with Fusion-io
Wine.com is the top online wine retailer in the world, a title it has held for years. Consequently, its rapidly expanding clientele posed a positive yet formative challenge in regard to getting sufficient performance from its web site and business system servers. Traditionally Wine.com has used a complex SAN architecture but the solution couldn't keep up with the business growth. Wine.com considered upgrading, but learned that the upgrade that fit their budget would only improve their business system by 30% and would do nothing for their web site. Wine.com knew it needed a better solution, but had no idea where to find it.
Then Wine.com’s Vice President of IT saw a demo of the Fuision-io ioDrive. He knew immediately that he had found the "holy grail of database performance." He ordered one as soon as it was available. Happily, it was exactly the solution he was hoping for.
The ioDrive improved Wine.com’s performance exponentially. SQL transactions ran four times faster, while backups, restores, and other jobs ran from twelve to 20 times faster. Additionally, the web site performed more smoothly and Customer Satisfaction increased measurably as a result.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
FileMaker Training Series Offer
Jonn Howell was a database consultant for Novell’s Advanced Development Group. Since then he has worked for many other companies. He hosts the FileMaker Bootcamp -- a database developer conference in sunny California -- for the 5th year now.
Although this just came yesterday, he asked me to share it with a few friends, as a favor (he is a good friend). So, I thought you or someone you know may be interested . . .
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Creating a great day!
Michael
© Copyright 2010 Michael Rybin, All Rights Reserved.
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Register for Bootcamp and get the 5 day FileMaker Training Series (2/22-2/26) for ONLY $749!
* Cris Ippolite of iSolutions, Inc is offering a special package deal to anyone who registers for Bootcamp for FileMaker after 2/9/2010.
* Register for Bootcamp and get the 5 day FileMaker Training Series (2/22-2/26) for ONLY $749! This class is normally offered for $1499 + training materials. (Save $849)
* This offer is also transferrable, so if you can't make it to the class, send a colleague or client in your place! Just give them your name as the Bootcamp registrant and they can enjoy the discount on your behalf.
* Includes: 5 Days of FileMaker Training Series LIVE training in Los Angeles Monday 2/22- Friday 2/26 ($1499 value)
* Includes: 1 copy of the FileMaker Training Series Materials ($99 value)
* Bootcamp for FileMaker will also offer a special discount if you sign up for BOTH events!
* For more details on the class and location: FileMaker Training Series
What is Bootcamp?
* A week long intensive immersion in FileMaker development. Bootcamp for FileMaker was started 5 years ago as a homegrown, grassroots event where people could come and discuss the fundamentals of database development as it pertains to FileMaker. It is an opportunity to spend a concentrated period of time in an intensive learning environment filled with unique educational resources. Bootcamp offers a broad range of sessions that extend beyond simply learning how to use FileMaker as a tool. The concept of the Bootcamp event is to experience the System Development Lifecycle and put FileMaker into a larger context, while providing resources for a solid foundation of database development.
Dates
* Feb 15th to Feb 19th (Opening Dinner on Feb 14th)
Location
* A University Campus in Westlake Village, CA
Enrollment
* Limited enrollment to preserve the intimacy and intensity of the Bootcamp experience.Hotel Arrangements: A room package has been arranged with the recently remodeled Hyatt Westlake Plaza in Thousand Oaks. The hotel is located in the same parking lot as the Pepperdine campus, and will be the location of evening case study groups that will be coached by the Bootcamp staff. The Sunday night Welcome Dinner is also hosted at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel.
Contact information
* Our website will be updated with revised information often, as the sessions get confirmed.
* Please visit our website: FileMakerBootcamp
* Contact us at: info@FileMakerBootcamp.com
Although this just came yesterday, he asked me to share it with a few friends, as a favor (he is a good friend). So, I thought you or someone you know may be interested . . .
--
Creating a great day!
Michael
© Copyright 2010 Michael Rybin, All Rights Reserved.
= = = = = = =
Register for Bootcamp and get the 5 day FileMaker Training Series (2/22-2/26) for ONLY $749!
* Cris Ippolite of iSolutions, Inc is offering a special package deal to anyone who registers for Bootcamp for FileMaker after 2/9/2010.
* Register for Bootcamp and get the 5 day FileMaker Training Series (2/22-2/26) for ONLY $749! This class is normally offered for $1499 + training materials. (Save $849)
* This offer is also transferrable, so if you can't make it to the class, send a colleague or client in your place! Just give them your name as the Bootcamp registrant and they can enjoy the discount on your behalf.
* Includes: 5 Days of FileMaker Training Series LIVE training in Los Angeles Monday 2/22- Friday 2/26 ($1499 value)
* Includes: 1 copy of the FileMaker Training Series Materials ($99 value)
* Bootcamp for FileMaker will also offer a special discount if you sign up for BOTH events!
* For more details on the class and location: FileMaker Training Series
What is Bootcamp?
* A week long intensive immersion in FileMaker development. Bootcamp for FileMaker was started 5 years ago as a homegrown, grassroots event where people could come and discuss the fundamentals of database development as it pertains to FileMaker. It is an opportunity to spend a concentrated period of time in an intensive learning environment filled with unique educational resources. Bootcamp offers a broad range of sessions that extend beyond simply learning how to use FileMaker as a tool. The concept of the Bootcamp event is to experience the System Development Lifecycle and put FileMaker into a larger context, while providing resources for a solid foundation of database development.
Dates
* Feb 15th to Feb 19th (Opening Dinner on Feb 14th)
Location
* A University Campus in Westlake Village, CA
Enrollment
* Limited enrollment to preserve the intimacy and intensity of the Bootcamp experience.Hotel Arrangements: A room package has been arranged with the recently remodeled Hyatt Westlake Plaza in Thousand Oaks. The hotel is located in the same parking lot as the Pepperdine campus, and will be the location of evening case study groups that will be coached by the Bootcamp staff. The Sunday night Welcome Dinner is also hosted at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel.
Contact information
* Our website will be updated with revised information often, as the sessions get confirmed.
* Please visit our website: FileMakerBootcamp
* Contact us at: info@FileMakerBootcamp.com
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Carolyn Carey's Article "Writing It Right: Avoiding the Alluring Adjective"
I was bumping into different words and meanings when I found this great little article by Carolyn Carey.
Writing It Right: Avoiding the Alluring Adjective
I found it insightful and informatively referenced.
Sincerely,
Michael Rybin
© Copyright 2010 Michael Rybin, All Rights Reserved.
Writing It Right: Avoiding the Alluring Adjective
I found it insightful and informatively referenced.
Sincerely,
Michael Rybin
© Copyright 2010 Michael Rybin, All Rights Reserved.
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