databases
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How to Initiate Your Alexa Routines by Using Different Phrases
Custom Routines are one of the handiest features of the Amazon Echo — you can use them to launch a cascade of home automation actions before bed or play specific media each morning — all in response to a single request. And now Alexa can respond to up to seven unique phrases per routine (versus…
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The Challenges In Getting Rid Of Lotus Notes
Lotus Notes was once a dominant platform for database-centred collaboration applications, but these days it feels outdated. Gartner has some useful suggestions on how to make the move if Notes is still in your working life.
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Why A CMDB Can Be A Waste Of Time
In large enterprises where ITIL is an acronym that doesn’t need explaining, you’ll often find IT pros arguing the merits of a configuration management database (CMDB) to track and manage technology assets. Forrester analyst Glenn O’Donnell argues that while tracking configurations is vital, the CMDB approach is far too limited for modern IT.
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DynamoDB Local Enables Offline AWS Development
Using cloud-based services without an internet connection is challenging; developing them doubly so. But it’s not impossible, as Amazon’s newly-released DynamoDB Local tool demonstrates.