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Capturing changes from the data sources for implementing an incremental data load is a common requirement in data engineering pipelines. One of the cool features of Azure Data Factory is CDC (Change Data Capture). This can be implemented using various options...
MySQL is one of the most widely used relational database management systems in the world. With its popularity comes the need to ensure the security of the data it manages. Below are some tips for securing a MySQL database. 1. Use Strong Passwords Passwords are the...
SharePoint is a powerful platform for managing and sharing data, documents, and information within organizations. However, managing SharePoint systems can be complex and time-consuming, especially if you don't have in-house expertise. This is where XTIVIA's...
MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases for modern web applications. It is designed to be scalable, flexible, and easy to use. However, like any technology, it is not immune to misuse or abuse. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 things a company...
Microsoft Azure offers various database management options for organizations based on their specific requirements. There are three primary SQL database offerings: Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Virtual Machines (VMs). In this blog post, we...
In my previous blog, "Getting MySQL User Info: Limitations and Possibilities," I described how I found a solution to obtaining a history of login information for a specific user logging into the database from different servers if the audit log plugin is not installed...
MongoDB is a popular NoSQL database management system known for its flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. Developers widely use it to build web applications, mobile applications, and other software systems. In addition, MongoDB can be used as a self-managed...
This article is the fourth in a series of blogs discussing Azure Virtual Desktop (formerly Windows Virtual Desktop), a cloud-based desktop and app virtualization service by Microsoft to optimize remote work. Links to the previous three can be found at the bottom of...
Databases are the backbone of any organization, and keeping them running smoothly, securely, and efficiently is essential. Therefore, applying updates to the software running your databases is very important. Here are a few reasons to keep your database software...
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If you're reading this blog, you know that Holland Backup Manager is an easy and efficient way to configure backups. Most of the issues I have experienced are user errors, specifically how I configured the backups. The following error is one such example: [ERROR]...