Automating the Tabular Model Processing of Analysis Services (SSAS) Databases in SQL Server

Haroon Ashraf 479 views
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This article talks about automating the processing of the Analysis Services database in SQL Server. Automation is one of the most important tasks managed by database administrators or DevOps engineers.

Additionally, we’ll get an overview of Analysis Services databases and how they differ from SQL Server databases.

This article also highlights the importance of automating tasks in SQL Server to minimize the errors and maximize the productivity, particularly while working with complex scenarios like data warehouse business intelligence solutions. Read More

Automate Database Test Restore in SQL Server

Haroon Ashraf 494 views
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This article talks about automating the database restoration process which is often done manually by the DBA or the infrastructure team responsible for the management of database server(s) and database(s).

This article also highlights the importance of automating database administration tasks such as database backup and restoration to ensure that consistency and reliability of production database(s) are intact.

Additionally, there will be some tips about how to plan and implement database restoration task automation in a real-life scenario. Read More

Hosting Plugins in the Jenkins Community Repositories

Artem Kravets 692 views
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It is the third of a series of articles devoted to the problem of Jenkins plugin implementation and hosting. If you haven’t got acquainted with the first two articles yet, please feel free to familiarize yourself with Part 1 and Part 2 that uncover the process of implementing a Jenkins plugin from scratch. This article addresses the issue of hosting plugins in the Jenkins community repositories.

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Basics of SQL Server Task Automation

Haroon Ashraf 1,150 views
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This is an introductory article about automation in SQL server primarily focused on the basic concepts. We will discuss some standard practices and a few examples to help beginners get started with SQL server automation.

This article also highlights the importance of automating SQL server tasks to save time and effort required to do these tasks manually.

Additionally, we will look at cases in which it is not a good idea to automate SQL server tasks despite the fact that automation saves time and effort. Read More

Create Indexed Views in SQL Server

Mohammed Moinudheen 993 views
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Introduction

You would have already heard about views in databases. We create views for a number of reasons. One of the main reasons for using views is simplicity. Instead of writing complex queries again and again, you can just write a reusable view which fetches data from the underlying base tables. Another important reason for using views is security. If you don’t want to grant user privileges to the entire table, you can create a view instead which simplifies the process by letting you grant access directly to this view instead of the table. That said, views have certain limitations. The queries used in views have to fetch data from the underlying base tables which is not optimal when dealing with a huge number of rows. There is a strong likelihood of unnecessary I\O which would lead to poor database performance. Read More

10 Best MySQL GUI Tools

{coding}Sight 2,361 views
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MySQL is among most widely-used and popular database technologies, so quite a lot of tools have been created in order to make the processes of designing, creating, and administering databases easier and more convenient. However, with all of the possible options, it can be difficult to choose one tool that will fit your requirements best. That is why I prepared a list of 10 MySQL GUI tools that, in my opinion, are the best solutions both for developers and DBAs alike.

Let’s take a closer look at them. Read More

Microsoft Azure Vs Amazon Web Services: What’s your Ultimate Choice?

Vikash Kumar 1,443 views
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Have you heard the term cloud computing? Do you wish to try your hands on cloud platforms? Well, if you seem to be a newbie to this new world of cloud computing, then set back as we are going to discuss the cloud platforms that are beneficial for generating more business. It’s vital for an individual to get themselves familiarize with different leading cloud service providers before selecting the best cloud network to begin their business or career with cloud computing.

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