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Setting up a lab environment on your local machine to run CockroachDB is very helpful for learning about this exciting database platform and testing applications locally. This article outlines the procedure for setting up a local installation of CockroachDB on a...
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and Azure Data Studio are two popular database management tools, each with strengths and weaknesses. Let's compare and contrast these applications based on several key factors to help users make an informed decision....
Encountering issues when trying to shrink the log file in SQL Server can lead to bloated database files, reduced storage efficiency, and potential performance degradation. This comprehensive guide provides detailed instructions on troubleshooting and resolving this...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...