Database

A comparison of data mining tools
Data mining tools for better data analysis
  • Web analytics

In the digital age, it’s normal for data from small and medium-sized companies to grow to unmanageable amounts. Data mining tools are used to extract desired information from data sets. These extract recurring patterns from the data and make them available to marketers and statisticians. We have compared the most important data mining software and show where their strengths and weaknesses lie.

Data mining tools for better data analysis
XAMPP tutorial: create your own local test server
XAMPP tutorial: installation and first steps
  • Tools

The software packet XAMPP is a collection of popular applications like the web server Apache, a leading database management system (either MySQL or MariaDB), the scripting languages PHP and Perl, and more – all together in a compact test server. Our XAMPP tutorial will take you through the installation and configuration process, with the aid of clear instructions and screenshots, to help you set...

XAMPP tutorial: installation and first steps
What is a server? One term, two definitions
What is a server?
  • Know-how

When talking about web hosting, it is impossible to avoid the term ‘server’. So what is a server? And how does it work? In IT, there are actually two definitions of the term. The traditional server is the software for network services, but more recently the word has also been used to describe the corresponding hardware used to carry out server programs. Here is our overview of the most common...

What is a server?
How PHP7 speeds up the internet
PHP7 – shorter loading and access time online
  • Web development

Those running dynamic websites that use complex content management systems benefit from quick loading times. In comparison to its predecessors, PHP7 is a new script language that noticeably shortens loading times for pages. This new feature increases both performance as well as user-friendliness for your web presence.

PHP7 – shorter loading and access time online
Server migration - transfer without data loss
How to do a Server Migration
  • Configuration

Moving to a new server can become a real challenge even when you’re not changing provider. You need to take care and plan your strategy well. This is the only way to ensure the integrity of the data transferred to a new server and to keep downtime to a minimum. But what exactly is server data migration? And what problems can be expected during implementation?

How to do a Server Migration
Install MongoDB Ubuntu
How to install MongoDB on Ubuntu 20.04
  • Web development

MongoDB is a popular document-based DBMS and it is easy to install on Ubuntu (version 20.04). We’ll show you step by step how the installation process works, from the system requirements through to starting, stopping and restarting it. Unhappy with MongoDB? We can also help you here with uninstalling the database system.

How to install MongoDB on Ubuntu 20.04
Install MongoDB Debian
How to install MongoDB on Debian 10
  • Web development

MongoDB is often the first choice for those in need of a document-based database system. In this article, you will learn how to install MongoDB on Debian 10. We’ll go over the essentials of installing and using MongoDB on Debian, including starting the service, adding a password, and creating an admin. Finally, we’ll show you how to uninstall MongoDB.

How to install MongoDB on Debian 10
MongoDB with Python
How to use MongoDB with Python and PyMongo
  • Web development

Python can also be used with MongoDB. You are best off using the PyMongo driver pack to do this seamlessly. In this guide, we will explain what PyMongo is and what you can use it for. You will also learn how to install the corresponding packages and get an overview of some of the individual Python MongoDB commands you are likely to need.

How to use MongoDB with Python and PyMongo
MongoDB Replica Set
How to copy and store data with MongoDB Replica Set
  • Web development

MongoDB Replica Set is a simple and effective method for protecting your NoSQL MongoDB database in the event of server outages and data loss. In this article, we explain what a MongoDB Replica Set is, how it works, what advantages it has when you use it and how you can easily protect your data. Keep reading to find out more.

How to copy and store data with MongoDB Replica Set
MongoDB List Databases
How to display databases with MongoDB List Databases
  • Web development

List databases is a useful command which allows you to get a quick overview of your different databases in MongoDB. Alongside the names of the databases, you can also see other additional information. We will show you how the MongoDB List Databases command works and what some alternatives are. Read on to find out more.

How to display databases with MongoDB List Databases