Discussion 1 : "Centralized versus Decentralized Database Management Systems"
Please respond to the following:
1. Big Data brought its own challenges to the field of databases. What are these challenges, and how does the emerging NoSQL model address these challenges?
2. The different NoSQL technologies were created to meet different needs. Choose one of the NoSQL data models and describe it. Explain what kind of applications would benefit from your chosen NoSQL data model.
Discussion 2 : "Business Intelligence Tools"
Please respond to the following:
1. Business intelligence tools are considered the key drivers for many organizations. Identify and evaluate at least two business intelligence tools that could be effectively used to report business performance. Justify your response.
2. Estimate the costs and describe the values of the two business intelligence tools you have identified from Part 1 of this discussion based on their functionality, integrating architecture, and benefits to the enterprise. Provide your rationale.