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Microsoft's 3 options for SQL Server in the Azure cloud
SQL Server databases can be moved to the Azure cloud in several different ways. Here's what you'll get from each of the options for migrating SQL Server to Azure.
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How LEFT and RIGHT OUTER JOINS differ in SQL statements
In this book excerpt, you'll learn LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN techniques and find various examples for creating SQL queries that incorporate OUTER JOINs.
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DevOps teams mix SQL Server DBAs, developers, others
DevOps can help organizations dismantle data silos in SQL Server and other database systems -- and replace organizational silos with cross-functional teams.
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SQL Server auditing features for tracking database use
SQL Server offers a set of built-in auditing tools that can help make the process of tracking logins and other database activities easier for database administrators.
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High availability steps for SQL Server cloud systems
The cloud isn't immune to system failures. You can increase database uptime and prevent data losses with these high availability best practices for SQL Server in the cloud.
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Dockerfiles boost SQL Server container automation
As many in IT have learned the hard way, building software containers for systems like SQL Server can be tough. That's where Dockerfiles come in to help automate the process.
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What 2019 holds in store for SQL Server users
SQL Server is undergoing new changes, as Microsoft prepares to release the 2019 version of the database software. Other changes are also on tap for SQL Server users.
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R and Python bring new look to SQL Server
Python and R are among the tools in the SQL Server machine learning toolkit. Native T-SQL scoring is also on the agenda, as uncovered at PASS Summit 2017.
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How LEFT and RIGHT OUTER JOINS differ in SQL statements
In this book excerpt, you'll learn LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN techniques and find various examples for creating SQL queries that incorporate OUTER JOINs.
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Get the most out of SQL Operations Studio
Microsoft's newest tool, SQL Operations Studio, provides DBAs with a free, lightweight option for managing SQL Server and Azure databases. Use these tips when trying it out.
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Microsoft's 3 options for SQL Server in the Azure cloud
SQL Server databases can be moved to the Azure cloud in several different ways. Here's what you'll get from each of the options for migrating SQL Server to Azure.
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DevOps teams mix SQL Server DBAs, developers, others
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Weighing SQL Server vs. MySQL relational databases
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The ins and outs of using audit triggers in SQL Server
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hashing
Hashing is the process of transforming any given key or a string of characters into another value.
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How LEFT and RIGHT OUTER JOINS differ in SQL statements
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Tips for DBAs on how to prevent SQL Server deadlocks
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Master SQL DATEPART, GETDATE, DATENAME functions
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database management system
A database management system (DBMS) is system software for creating and managing databases. A DBMS makes it possible for end users to create, protect, read, update and delete data in a database.
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SQL Server auditing features for tracking database use
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Tips on performance tuning in SQL Server systems
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Tips to help you ace your next SQL Server database audit
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Shining a light on SQL Server storage tactics
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Understanding Microsoft SQL Server business intelligence options
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flat file
A flat file is a collection of data stored in a two-dimensional database in which similar yet discrete strings of information are stored as records in a table.
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hashing
Hashing is the process of transforming any given key or a string of characters into another value.
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Spatial data is any type of data that directly or indirectly references a specific geographical area or location.
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Talend's Stitch buy leads to Azure loader for masses
Cloud data warehouses see serious data transformation work moving to the cloud. Talend's first integration with Stitch, which it recently bought, reflects the trend.
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SQL Server Migration Strategies and Planning
SQL Server, Azure users try to keep up with updates
Microsoft is updating SQL Server and Azure SQL Database more quickly than it did in the past -- and keeping up with the new releases can be a tough task for DBAs.
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SQL Server Business Intelligence Strategies
Microsoft takes new steps on Power BI enterprise plan
Microsoft embeds its SSRS reporting software and more-advanced data preparation tools in Power BI, part of a plan to blend self-service and enterprise BI for users.