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Sun set to buy MySQL

HappyD — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:25:02 +0000

The only information we have at this time is this blog post:
http://blogs.mysql.com/kaj/sun-acquires-mysql.html/
More to come as it’s made available.

Mentat Technologies Announces new DreamCoder releases for MySQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle

HappyD — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:25:02 +0000

Many new features are included in this release including better SSH support, new Query Builder options and advanced import and export templates for all products.
MySQL Version : http://www.mentattech.com/themes/mentat/news/news-mysql.html#mysql PostgreSQL Version : http://www.mentattech.com/themes/mentat/news/news-dreamcoder-pg.html#dreamcoder_pg Oracle Version : http://www.mentattech.com/themes/mentat/news/news-dreamcoder.html#dreamcoder

SQL Server 2008 CTP for July

HappyD — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:10:02 +0000

Stop by Microsoft SQL Server homepage for a fresh download of SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Preview (”CTP”). New features include t-SQL improvements, performance data collection, enterprise reporting engine and improved XML support.
https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/content/content.aspx?ContentID=5395

Oracle critical security patch for July

HappyD — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:20:02 +0000

A critical security patch is available from Oracle for the Oracle database 10g, application server and e-business suite. More information and downloads from Oracle.com:
http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/critical-patch-updates/cpujul2007.html

040 for Windows 2000, 2003

HappyD — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 18:20:02 +0000

Patch MS07-039 [http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-039.mspx] fixed a vulnerability in implementations of Active Directory on Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 that could allow remote code execution or a denial of service condition.
Patch MS07-040 [http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-040.mspx] fixed vulnerabilities that could allow remote code execution on client systems with .NET Framework installed which could allow information disclosure on Web servers running ASP.NET.

SAP Products Contain Vulnerabilities

dbaplace — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:57:08 +0000

From US CERT:
“US-CERT is aware of vulnerabilities that exist in the SAP Message and DB Web Servers. These vulnerabilities may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition.

More information regarding this vulnerability can be found in Vulnerability Note VU#305657 and VU#679041.

To help mitigate the security risk, US-CERT recommends users upgrade their SAP server to the latest version as soon as possible.”

Oracle 11g Released

dbaplace — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:55:04 +0000

The long awaited, overhauled, improved, and redesigned flagship product from Oracle has released today. Oracle 11g boast a long list of over 500 new features including self-tuning capabilities, automated storage and memory management and intelligent tuning advisors. Additional features like Database and SQL Replay capabilities will make troubleshooting a lot easier with this release.

Windows Server 2008 Delay

dbaplace — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:50:22 +0000

Microsoft has stated it will not ship Windows Server 2008 until February. This is a delay from the previous scheduled release of late 2007.

BrightStor ARCserve Backup Tape Engine Remote Exploit

dbaplace — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 02:07:56 +0000

Four security vulnerabilities exist in the BrightStor ARCserve Backup Tape Engine and Portmapper products that would allow a remote attacker to bring down the services. Effected products are:

BrightStor ARCserve Backup r11.5
BrightStor ARCserve Backup r11.1
BrightStor ARCserve Backup r11 for Windows
BrightStor Enterprise Backup r10.5
BrightStor ARCserve Backup v9.01
CA Server Protection Suite r2
CA Business Protection Suite r2
CA Business Protection Suite for Microsoft Small Business Server Standard Edition r2
CA Business Protection Suite for Microsoft Small Business Server Premium Edition r2

Patches may be downloaded following the link to CAs SupportConnect website.

Redhat Enterprise Linux 5

dbaplace — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:38:16 +0000

Redhat released the latest of their flagship product Redhat Enterprise Linux 5 on May 15th. This version ships with many enhancements including Xen server virtualization software.

http://www.redhat.com/rhel/server/advanced/