What is the most efficient way to modify XML values? To allow for precise modification of XML nodes and values, the XQuery XML query language employs an extension known as the XML Data Modification Language (DML). The XML DML uses the XML modify() method, which makes use of three operational keyword sets: insert, replace value of, and delete. Seth Delconte takes a closer look.
2018-07-11
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In this article Anoop Kumar discusses Automatic Tuning, a new database feature that helps improve SQL Server query performance automatically.
2018-07-10
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In the second part of his series, Nicolas Prigent describes in detail how to automate the login process using PowerShell and Azure CLI. Nicolas also explains how to retrieve information about your Azure subscription.
2018-07-09
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2018-07-06
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One of the benefits of SQL is the ability to write a query and use parameters to dynamically act upon the resultset. Depending on the situation, there can be benefits to parameterizing queries, but it is not always clear when or how to do this. In this tip we look at different ways to pass in values as parameters to queries and the advantages and disadvantages.
2018-07-05
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Missing data is a difficult and common problem to solve. In this article, Joe Celko explains several approaches to deleting or replacing missing data.
2018-07-04
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In recent years, technology landscape has undergone dramatic changes, driven primarily by cloud computing and a continuously increasing level of attention dedicated to security, privacy, and compliance. One of the more significant initiatives that attempts to address these challenges is General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR. In this article, we will explore how Azure SQL Database could help with addressing the GDPR requirements.
2018-07-03
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R is a powerful language for manipulating data and creating visualizations. In this article in the series, Robert Sheldon demonstrates how R can be used within Power BI Desktop to import data and to create visualizations.
2018-07-02
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Data governance must be included in DevOps practices. William Brewer explains how to define business policies and standards to ensure compliance with privacy regulations and bring data governance to...
2018-06-29
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Choose the right BI tool by learning about the different strengths of the Microsoft analysis and reporting tools. Microsoft provides a variety of BI tools that can address key workloads, such as Power BI and Excel. The article discusses the workloads and the tools that best support each workload.
2018-06-29
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A table without a clustered index (heap) will NOT suffer from fragmentation during frequent updates or deletes. True or False?
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