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Tuning SQL Server Query Memory Grants
Managing memory usage in SQL Server is critical to maximizing the performance of your database. One of the most important aspects of memory usage is the allocation of memory grants to SQL Server queries. If not properly configured, memory grants can cause[.....]
DB2 Multi-Row Fetch Techniques
DB2 11.1, like its predecessors, provides several efficient methods to fetch data from your database. Among the most powerful of these is the multi-row fetch capability. This technique allows you to retrieve multiple rows of data with a single fetch operat[.....]
Generating XML Files with FOR XML PATH
XML, or Extensible Markup Language, is a powerful tool for storing and transporting data. In the world of database management, it's often necessary to generate XML files from SQL Server data. SQL Server 2016 and 2017, MySQL 5.7, DB2 11.1, and Azure SQL hav[.....]
Power BI Direct Query with SQL Server
Power BI Direct Query is a feature that provides a live connection to your data source, allowing you to create interactive reports and dashboards that always reflect the current state of the underlying data. This feature is especially valuable when dealing[.....]
Implementing ETL Logging Frameworks in SSIS
In the world of data integration and transformation, Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes are critical. An essential aspect of ETL is logging, which facilitates debugging, auditing, and performance tuning among other things. This blog post will discuss[.....]
Performance Testing with SQL Server Distributed Replay
SQL Server Distributed Replay is a powerful tool that enables you to replay captured database workloads on a target environment. This can be extremely beneficial when conducting performance testing, as it allows you to accurately simulate the workload of y[.....]
DB2 Query Optimization and Index Hints
Query optimization is a fundamental aspect of database management. It involves constructing SQL queries in such a way that they execute as efficiently as possible. The DB2 database system from IBM has a number of features that can assist in query optimizat[.....]
Creating Surrogate Keys in Slowly Changing Dimensions
Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCDs) are often a critical part of data warehousing and business intelligence applications. They provide a way to track changes in your data over time. One of the keys to efficiently managing SCDs is the use of surrogate keys. I[.....]
Managing SQL Server Permissions with Custom Roles
One of the most important aspects of database administration is managing SQL Server permissions. This task can be complex due to the multitude of permissions that exist within the database system. However, the use of custom roles can simplify this process[.....]
Deploying MySQL in Docker Containers
In the fast-paced world of database management, it's essential to adopt technologies that allow for increased flexibility and convenience. Docker, a popular platform that facilitates software deployment in containers, is one such technology. In this post,[.....]