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Designing Secure APIs for Database Access
In the world of data management, security is a paramount concern. Especially when it comes to designing APIs for database access, where a compromise could potentially expose sensitive data. Today, we will explore how to design secure APIs for database acce[.....]
Running SQL Workloads Inside Kubernetes with Stateful Sets
SQL workloads, a necessary part of any database-driven application, are often run on dedicated servers or in the cloud. However, with the advent of containerization and orchestration technologies, running these workloads inside a Kubernetes cluster using S[.....]
Handling Legacy DTS Conversions to Modern SSIS
The world of SQL servers has seen significant advancements over the years, one of which is the transition from Data Transformation Services (DTS) to SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Many businesses still have legacy DTS packages that need to be conv[.....]
SQL Agent Job Monitoring with Custom Alerting
SQL Agent Job Monitoring is a vital part of maintaining an efficient and smooth-running database system. With the ability to monitor the performance of your SQL Agent Jobs, you can identify and remedy potential issues before they become problematic. In thi[.....]
SSRS 2019 Modern Paginated Reports with Drilldowns Note from the Data Whisperer
Welcome back to SQLSupport.org! Today, we're going to delve into the exciting world of modern paginated reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) 2019. Paginated reports are a cornerstone of business reporting - they're designed to be generated an[.....]
Best Practices for Always On Availability Across Data Centers
The AlwaysOn Availability Groups feature, first introduced in SQL Server 2012 and enhanced in SQL Server 2014, provides a high-availability and disaster-recovery solution for your SQL Server databases. This feature allows you to maximize availability for o[.....]
Converting Reports from Crystal to SSRS for Standardization
In today's fast-paced technology-driven world, businesses often find themselves in the process of system migration or upgrading. One such common scenario is the transition from Crystal Reports to SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). This conversion is typ[.....]
Designing Partitioned Tables with Monthly Roll-Off
Partitioning tables is an effective strategy for managing large databases. By dividing a table into smaller, more manageable parts, you can improve query performance and make maintenance tasks more efficient. The partitioning strategy you choose largely de[.....]
Cleaning Up Unused SSIS Packages from MSDB
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is a powerful tool that allows for the integration and transformation of data. It is an essential component for managing data warehouses and data extraction, transfer, and loading (ETL) operations. Over time, you may[.....]
Daily Health Check Scripts for ETL-Heavy Environments
Maintaining a healthy and productive environment is crucial for ETL-heavy environments. Today, we will discuss some daily health check scripts that can be used with SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2014, MySQL 5.6, DB2 10.5 and Azure SQL to ensure the smooth op[.....]