SQL WHERE LIKE to Construct More Efficient Queries
In this article, we will discuss the purpose and use of the WHERE LIKE clause in SQL Server and how it can help you construct more efficient queries.
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Unlock the Power of Google Cloud SQL: Setting Up SQL Server and PostgreSQL Instances
Learn how to get started with Google Cloud MySQL and PostgreSQL databases by creating and configuring a database.
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Why a monitoring tool is an essential tool for growing server estates
As we continue into the era of supporting more and more database platforms in our data estates, self-monitoring goes from being a very difficult task to a truly daunting task. I am personally advanced at diagnosing Microsoft SQL Server performance issues, but when that PostgreSQL server gets added, I just have to hope nothing goes wrong for a few years while I learn.
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Database Deployment with Terraform - Modules
Deploy resources in Azure using reusable code with Terraform modules.
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Database Deployment with Terraform - The Basics
Learn the basics of using Terraform to declaratively specify how to configure resources in infrastructure.
2022-10-17 (first published: 2022-08-26)
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INSERT EXEC statement cannot be nested, the Simple Solution
Step-by-step guide to solve the "INSERT EXEC cannot be nested" problem by using a CLR when unit testing stored procedures using the tSQLt framework.
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The Azure SQL portfolio
Microsoft provides many ways to run SQL Server in Azure, but which do you choose? In this article, Robert Sheldon explains the Azure SQL options.
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Text Mining and Sentiment Analysis: Oracle Text
Oracle has built-in functionality to analyze text. Sanil Mhatre demonstrates how to perform a sentiment analysis on data stored in a table using Oracle Text.
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Improving performance with instant file initialization
Instant file initialization can speed up database creation, file growth, and restores. Greg Larsen explains how to configure it and how it works.
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How to query private blob storage with SQL and Azure Synapse
Azure storage can be marked Private to control access. Dennes Torres explains how to query private blob storage with SQL and Azure Synapse.
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