Extended Statistics and Oracle 12c
David Fitzjarrell looks at how and why to use a feature called Automatic Column Group Detection to recognize column dependencies and create extended statistics on recognized groups in Oracle 12.1.0.2.
Add Dependencies to a SQL Server Resource in Windows 2003
In this article, see how to add a dependency to a SQL Server Resource in a Windows 2003 cluster.
Do You Have Scary Code?
Many organizations have code no one wants to touch. Steve Jones notes that's a bad place to be.
Introduction to PolyBase in SQL Server 2016 - Part 1
One of the features introduced in SQL Server 2016 is PolyBase. The goal of PolyBase is to make interacting with unstructured, semi-structured and non-relational data stored in Hadoop as easy as writing Transact-SQL statements. Edwin Sarmiento explains.
A big thank you
Grant Fritchey shows his softer side, extending his appreciation to all DBAs who work tirelessly to keep our software running in the face of adversity.
How to Add a Drive as a Clustered Physical Disk Resource in Windows
This article is covers how to add a drive as a Clustered Physical Disk Resource in Windows 2003.
Implementing Continuous Integration for Databases
Continuous integration (CI) is becoming more and more common in application development. It ensures code and related resources are integrated regularly and tested by an automated build system, and highlights problems early in the development process. But what about database development? Can the same advantages of CI be applied to production databases? Where do you start? How do you tackle it? Sjors Takes relates his experience.
An Overview of SSIS Variables – Step 13 of the Stairway to Integration Services
In this level of the Integration Services Stairway article, Andy Leonard examines SSIS variables.
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