* Dr. Internet columnist Steve Blass offers advice on converting a SQL database into XML * Help Desk columnist Ron Nutter discusses database operating systems* Converting a SQL database to XMLBy Steve BlassQ: I want to convert the database definition of an existing SQL database into an XML schema, so I can use the schema with model-driven development tools (Eclipse Modeling Framework) to create a new distributed application that works with the data. Are there tools available for converting SQL databases into XML? A: Several SQL-to-XML conversion and translation tools are available. The Enterprise and Professional versions of the XMLSpy products from Altova.com can produce an XML schema from a relational database.To read Steve’s response in its entirety, please click here. * Which is the best database OS?By Ron NutterQ: NetWare is often held up as the best x86 platform for file and print, due to its architecture. For example: stripped-down kernel, cooperative multitasking and protocol optimization for network file requests. Is there similarly an OS that is architecturally the best for a dedicated database server?A: This is not a simple question. There are really two choices to be made. One is the OS that the database server will run on and the other is the database server itself. First, decide which database engine you want to use. The application, or what you want to do with the database, may dictate that for you. Once you have made that decision, that will probably dictate which server OS you’ll be running on. You will have a better time implementing a dedicated database server when it fits your needs instead of having to adjust to what the database can do.To read Ron’s response in its entirety, please click here. Related content news analysis Western Digital keeps HDDs relevant with major capacity boost Western Digital and rival Seagate are finding new ways to pack data onto disk platters, keeping them relevant in the age of solid-state drives (SSD). By Andy Patrizio Dec 06, 2023 4 mins Enterprise Storage Data Center news analysis Global network outage report and internet health check Cisco subsidiary ThousandEyes, which tracks internet and cloud traffic, provides Network World with weekly updates on the performance of ISPs, cloud service providers, and UCaaS providers. By Ann Bednarz and Tim Greene Dec 06, 2023 286 mins Networking news analysis Cisco uncorks AI-based security assistant to streamline enterprise protection With Cisco AI Assistant for Security, enterprises can use natural language to discover policies and get rule recommendations, identify misconfigured policies, and simplify complex workflows. By Michael Cooney Dec 06, 2023 3 mins Firewalls Generative AI Network Security news Nvidia’s new chips for China to be compliant with US curbs: Jensen Huang Nvidia’s AI-focused H20 GPUs bypass US restrictions on China’s silicon access, including limits on-chip performance and density. By Anirban Ghoshal Dec 06, 2023 3 mins CPUs and Processors CPUs and Processors Technology Industry Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe