Overview New technologies are always emerging. Many are connected to knowledge management (KM) in particular. Some KM tools and technologies facilitate knowledge creation and codification, knowledge sharing and dissemination, knowledge acquisition and application, and content management. Please review and complete the research activity below. Assignment You were tasked by the database administrator to review database management solutions. Your manager suggested that you review the solutions provided by Microsoft and Oracle. Visit the following sites as well as search the Internet for customers’ stories/industry cases comparing Microsoft and Oracle database solutions. Oracle(https://www.oracle.com/database/resources.html#Articles) Microsoft (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/data-warehousing)
Database Differences: Microsoft SQL Server vs. Oracle Database (Cybrary) (https://www.cybrary.it/0p3n/database-differences-microsoft-sql-server-vs-oracle-database/) Comparing Microsoft, Oracle (Gartner) (https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/operational-dbms/compare/microsoft-vs-oracle) Choosing a Relational Database Management System (Micro Focus Online Documentation) (http://documentation.microfocus.com/help/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.microfocus.sctm.doc%2FSCTM-570B9567-CHOOSINGRDBMS-CON.html) Report your comparison findings in a 1-2 page report citing specific customer examples. Refer to the rubric for detailed grading criteria. Critical Analysis 20.0 to >18.0 pts Excellent (A) – Answers have an excellent level of critical analysis present. 18.0 to >16.0 pts Satisfactory (B) – Answers have a high level of critical analysis present. 16.0 to >14.0 pts Passing (C) – Answers have a moderate level of critical analysis present. 14.0 to >12.0 pts Near Failing (D) – Answers have a low level of critical analysis present. 12.0 to >0 pts Failing (F) – Answers have no coherent critical analysis present. 20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Accuracy 20.0 to >18.0 pts Excellent (A) – Responses to all questions are completely accurate (correct). 18.0 to >16.0 pts Satisfactory (B) – Responses to questions are mostly accurate (correct). 16.0 to >14.0 pts Passing (C) – Responses to questions are somewhat accurate (correct). 14.0 to >12.0 pts Near Failing (D) – Few responses to questions are accurate (correct). 12.0 to >0 pts Failing (F) – All responses to questions are inaccurate (incorrect). 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization 20.0 to >18.0 pts Excellent (A) – Submitted deliverable is well organized and presented. 18.0 to >16.0 pts Satisfactory (B) – Submitted deliverable is mostly organized and presented at the graduate-level. 16.0 to >14.0 pts Passing (C) – Submitted deliverable has some organizational issues and/or is not presented at the graduate-level. 14.0 to >12.0 pts Near Failing (D) – Submitted deliverable is poorly organized. 12.0 to >0 pts Failing (F) – No evidence of any organization. 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Style & Mechanics 20.0 to >18.0 pts
Excellent (A) – Chooses words for their precise meaning and uses an appropriate level of specificity. Sentence style fits audience and purpose. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused. Almost entirely free of errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 18.0 to >16.0 pts Satisfactory (B) – Uses words accurately and effectively but may be too general. Sentences are for the most part clear, structured, and focused, though some may be awkward or ineffective. May contain a few errors which may annoy the reader but does not impede understanding. 16.0 to >14.0 pts Passing (C) – Uses relatively vague and general words and may use some inappropriate language. Sentence’s structure is generally correct but sentences may be wordy, unfocused, repetitive, or confusing. Usually contains several spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors which may temporarily confuse the reader but not impede overall understanding. 14.0 to >12.0 pts Near Failing (D) – Tends to be vague and abstract, or very personal and specific. Usually contains several awkward or ungrammatical sentences. Usually contains either many mechanical errors or a few important errors that block the reader’s understanding and ability to see connections between thoughts. 12.0 to >0 pts Failing (F) – Misuse of words and awkward sentences throughout.
Contains many errors in spelling, grammar, and/ or punctuation. 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Formatting & APA Style 20.0 to >18.0 pts Excellent (A) – Deliverable is formatted well and the questions & responses are presented clearly using APA style. 18.0 to >16.0 pts Satisfactory (B) – Formatting and clarity are satisfactorily presented with minor APA errors. 16.0 to >14.0 pts Passing (C) – Deliverable has some formatting and/or presentation clarity issues. Multiple APA errors. 14.0 to >12.0 pts Near Failing (D) – Deliverable is poorly formatted and/or the questions & responses are not clearly presented. Did not use APA. 12.0 to >0 pts Failing (F) – Deliverable is not adhering to the formatting guidelines. Did not use APA. 20.0 pts Total Points: 100.0
