Database
“Driven by the digitization of knowledge, the use of database servers by researchers
is increasing. Today’s scientists, citizen scientists, and students expect fast information access. Our database services can help you structure your data and deploy server solutions that increase the opportunity for collaboration and discovery, while preserving information for generations to come.
Mike Padula, Technology Consultant
Skills and Expertise
The Center has expertise in:
- Database installation and data import (loading existing databases)
- Database design and implementation (building new databases)
- Database testing and performance optimization
- Database server capacity planning, including defining memory, processor performance, network speed, and security requirements
- Database server deployment and operation
- Data preservation
“The act of processing the data, getting from the collecting stage to the
interpretation stage, can be time consuming and tedious. Shortening
the process with the Cornell Center for Advanced Computing lets me use my time more efficiently.”
John Bunge, Associate Professor, Department of Statistical Science
The Arecibo Data Gateway, used by scientists to analyze pulsar data, is an example of a database server designed and operated by CAC. Cornell is a leader in building digital data collections.
To access CAC database services, please visit “rates.” CAC will be operating on a cost recovery model effective July 1, 2008.
Database Expertise for Industry
Industry may access CAC database expertise through the
Corporate
Program.
Successful database projects with industry and public service agencies
include:
- helping to design
homeland security cyberinfrastructure for Northrop Grumman
- leveraging database and Web services technologies to develop a low latency, high throughput processing solution that is ideal for Wall Street and the
financial services industry
- helping to deploy a data-driven informatics system for New York State’s largest healthcare network.
