Vulnerability in GNU Binutils affecting IBM Netezza Platform Software
We’d like to bring to your attention an IBM Security Bulletin that refers to a vulnerability in GNU Binutils affects IBM Netezza Platform Software.
Why it’s crucial to keep your Netezza software up to date
Running older versions of your Netezza software may not result in any specific issues whilst the appliance is being supported by IBM, but that ceases to be the case after the IBM End of Support (EOS) date. Find out why.
How to use Nagios monitoring for Netezza databases
In this article we will show how to create and deploy Nagios monitoring for Netezza system components.
Read why Netezza Customers are turning to Smart Associates for Support
The Netezza Mako N3001-## range reaches end of OEM support in 12 months. Here’s a roundup of the products and services we offer to not only extend the life of your Mako but also to drastically reduce the overhead of managing the next generation of Netezza, whether on-premises, or in the Cloud.
How Should You Respond to Russian Hacking Threat via MFA?
As we enter a period of increased risk of cyber-attack, what should database administrators and information security teams consider in light of a recent advisory by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and FBI?
log4j Vulnerability, How To Tell if You Have a Problem on your Netezza Host
The Log4j flaw, disclosed by Apache last week, allows attackers to execute code remotely on a target computer, meaning that they can steal data, install malware or take control. How can you tell if you have a problem on your Netezza host?
How Smart Database Replication Compares to Netezza Replication Services
Netezza Performance Server version 11.2.2 now includes Replication Services. Although at first glance this sounds very similar to what our Smart Database Replication product also does, in fact there are many points of differentiation between the two offerings that customers should be aware of before deciding which is the best approach for them. Let’s explore some of these.
Getting your Netezza System Back in Minutes After a Disaster
You don’t have to invest in a secondary Netezza system that will remain idle to achieve a full disaster recovery solution. Read how.
How to Optimally Resource your Netezza Team
IBM’s Netezza Performance Server systems are incredibly fault tolerant and are known to require far less effort to administer than a traditional RDBMS. This can, however, lead to a false sense of security, and so when DBA resourcing levels are reviewed, some businesses will attempt to reduce costs by handing over the day to day running of Netezza to a non-specialist team. But is this a good idea?
An Easy Way to Synchronise Netezza with LDAP & Entra ID
If you use LDAP authentication with your Netezza appliances, you’ll know how much effort goes into keeping your database permissions aligned to your corporate security policy. In this article we’ll show you how you can make life much easier by automating that process.