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Generating Excel Files from SSIS
As data professionals, we are frequently tasked with exporting data from SQL Server and other databases into Excel files. In this blog post, we will explore how to generate Excel files from SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), using SQL Server 2016, SQL[.....]
SSRS Subreports and Performance Optimization
In the world of business intelligence, SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) is a powerful tool that allows users to create, deploy, and manage reports. One feature of SSRS that is often used, but sometimes misunderstood, is the concept of subreports. Subre[.....]
MySQL Replication Monitoring Scripts
Replication is a critical aspect in database management systems, providing data availability, system scalability and load balancing; and MySQL is no exception. With MySQL 5.7, we've seen the introduction of enhanced features that make replication monitorin[.....]
Query Store for Historical Plan Analysis Note from the Data Whisperer
Query Store, a feature introduced in SQL Server 2016, has revolutionized how DBAs perform historical plan analysis. Before this feature, DBAs had to rely on plan cache to analyze execution plans, which could be quite challenging given that the plans could[.....]
Avoiding Parameter Sniffing in Stored Procedures
One of the performance aspects to consider when working with SQL Server, MySQL, DB2 and Azure SQL is the issue of parameter sniffing in stored procedures. Parameter sniffing is a process where the SQL Server's query optimizer uses the parameter values prov[.....]
Dynamic Data Masking for SQL Server Security
Dynamic Data Masking (DDM) is a security feature that Microsoft introduced with SQL Server 2016. It is designed to limit the exposure of sensitive data to non-privileged users by masking it. DDM is a policy-based security feature that hides the sensitive d[.....]
Using OPENJSON to Shred JSON in SQL Server 2016+
With the increasing popularity of JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) as a data interchange format, SQL Server 2016 introduced built-in support for JSON to efficiently deal with JSON data. One of these features is OPENJSON, a table-valued function that parse[.....]
DB2 Buffer Pool Tuning Tips
Buffer pool tuning is a core aspect of database administration, which ensures that the database performs optimally. When it comes to IBM DB2, buffer pool tuning can significantly increase the speed and efficiency of your database. This blog post will provi[.....]
Building ETL Restartability in SSIS
Building ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) restartability into SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) is a key factor in ensuring the robustness and reliability of your data integration processes. In today’s blog post, we will focus on building ETL restartabi[.....]
MySQL Partitioning Techniques
In the world of databases, partitioning is a common technique used to manage large tables and indexes. It breaks down data into smaller, more manageable pieces, called partitions. Each partition can be managed and optimized independently. This article will[.....]