Migrating an SQL Server to Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) can significantly enhance scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. This comprehensive guide provides in-depth information about the prerequisites, challenges, and benefits of this migration,...
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Online Table Redefinition with dbms_redefinition in Oracle
Understanding Online Table Redefinition The dbms_redefinition process, known as Online Table Redefinition, is a process that transforms a table's structure, allowing database administrators to make changes such as adding or removing columns, modifying data types, or...
AWS IP Addresses No Longer Free
One of AWS's excellent features is that public IP addresses, known as Elastic IPs, have been free as long as they were assigned to a resource. That is about to change on February 1, 2024. All Elastic IPs will be charged at $0.005 per hour while allocated to your...
How to Move to the Cloud Without a Plan (and Why You Shouldn’t)
In this blog post, I will tell you the hilarious story of how XYZ Inc. moved to the cloud without a plan and how it backfired spectacularly. I will also share some tips to avoid making the same mistakes and get the most out of the cloud if you decide to go for it. But...
12 Tips and Tricks for AWS
You've heard of 12 days of Christmas!? Well, below are 12 Tips and tricks for AWS! Enjoy! #1 Require MFA for all users To help secure your AWS environment, it is highly recommended to require MFA for all users logging into the AWS Management Console. Follow the steps...
Mastering Instance Access and Security with AWS Session Manager
Session Manager is an AWS-managed service that provides users access to their instances without using a Bastion Host or opening inbound ports, such as 3389 for RDP & 22 for SSH. It can also offer access when an instance is unresponsive. There are a couple of...
AWS Account Setup First Steps
Setting up an environment in the cloud can be a daunting and overwhelming task. But it doesn't need to be. This article will help walk you through the basic first steps to take after setting up your AWS account. These aren't intended to be technical but more to...
Do You Still Need a DBA After Moving Your Database to the Cloud?
Many businesses are moving their databases to the cloud, attracted by the benefits of scalability, agility, and cost savings. However, there's a common misconception that moving your database to the cloud eliminates the need for a database administrator (DBA). This is...
Cloud Provider Comparison: AWS vs. Azure
Choosing a cloud provider can be difficult, with several options, each offering a wide variety of services. The two leading providers are Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure, which combine for over 50% of the cloud provider market share. There are several others, but here...
Top 10 Tips to Improve Performance of Azure Database for MySQL
As a business that relies on Azure Database for MySQL, there's nothing more frustrating than experiencing slow performance. Not only does it impact productivity, but it can also lead to lost revenue and dissatisfied customers. Fortunately, there are several things you...