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Understanding the Big C in DMAIC

As we’ve discussed previously in this series, a central Six Sigma tenet is define, measure, analyze, improve, and control, or DMAIC.

How Can Six Sigma Apply to Database Management?

So can the Six Sigma approach apply to database management? We think so.

What is Six Sigma?

You may have come across or heard the term “Six Sigma” used in conjunction with manufacturing, specifically, terms associated with statistical modeling of manufacturing processes, or perhaps engineering or management, but what is it?

The DMAIC Roadmap: A Core Tool in the Six Sigma Approach

As we’ve discussed, Six Sigma is a set of techniques and tools for process improvement originally developed for assuring the quality by decreasing manufacturing defects.

Join Us – Webinar On Sniffing Out Performance Issues

Performance tuning any database takes time, patience and some know-how.

Tracking Down Performance Tuning Issues

Sometimes, only a few adjustments are necessary to improve database performance.

Splunk Continues to Climb at Vegas User Conference

Splunk, the upstart provider focused on big data software, is continuing to gain converts with the community it is creating around the product.