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Technology - Why Choose MongoDB

Why Choose MongoDB?

If you’re looking for a high-performance, highly available database, MongoDb may be a great choice. As the name suggests, it doesn’t depend on specialist hardware or third-party software to function properly. And because it’s a distributed database, you can easily upgrade and replace servers, operating systems, and database versions without worrying about losing any data. The benefits of using MongoDB are numerous, so read on to find out why this is the right choice for your database. MongoDb supports hybrid and multi-cloud With the introduction of the MongoDB Atlas cloud database, organizations can now use multiple clouds for their applications. …

Technology - The Most Wanted Open Source Databases

The Most Wanted Open Source Databases

There are a few reasons why open source databases are the most popular. Not only do they allow for faster development, but they are free. In addition to being free, open source databases have a host of other benefits. For example, if you have a large data set, you don’t have to pay for expensive licensing or purchasing costs. The flexibility of open source databases also frees you up to focus on your database work instead of worrying about your database. These are some of the biggest benefits of open source databases, and they are arguably an arguable winner over …

Denodo VQL To Get A List Of Cached View Names

Denodo VQL To Get A List Of Cached View Names

Hello, this is a quick code snippet of a Denodo VQL (Denodo Virtual Query Language) to pull a list of cached view names which can be useful in pulling list of cached views. It’s not a complicated thing, but now that I’ve bothered to look it up on putting this note here mostly for me but you may find useful. I have found this useful for several reasons not the least of which is for creating jobs to do maintenance of cached view statistics. Example VQL List Of Cached View Names select name view_name from get_views()        where cache_status <> …

Denodo - Find Views With Missing Metadata Description

Find Views With Missing Metadata Description

Here is a Denodo code snippet, which I use to identify views that do not have the metadata description populated.  Granted, this is a simple thing, but I have found it useful when validating that all Denodo views have been described in Virtual DataPort (VDP). SELECT *FROM GET_VIEWS()WHEREinput_database_name = ‘Database_Name‘And len(description) = 0;

Denodo – VQL Script To Add A Primary Key to derived Views?

VQL Script To Add A Primary Key to Derived Views?

Here is a Denodo Virtual Query Language (VQL) code snippet to add a primary key to multiple derived views in Virtual DataPort (VDP).  This code snippet assumes the primary key is the first field in the table.  Useful when needing to do bulk work on data warehouse-style views where the surrogate key of the view is the first field. I have found the script occasionally helpful when working with a large number of views, which need to be updated. VQL To Add A Primary Key On A Semantic Views select ‘ALTER VIEW ‘|| ‘ “‘||View_name||’” ‘|| ‘ADD CONSTRAINT ‘ ||”’PK_’||Column_Name||”’ …

Technology - NoSQL Vs SQL Advantages And Disadvantages

NoSQL Vs SQL Advantages And Disadvantages

When choosing between NoSQL and SQL, it’s important to remember that these two databases have their own advantages and disadvantages. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages, and determining which one is best for your needs will depend on your business’ requirements. Listed below are some of the advantages and disadvantages of each. If you’re confused about which is better, read on to learn more. Scalability Both NoSQL and SQL are capable of scalability, but they differ in how much of this flexibility they require. Because NoSQL has no structure, it is much easier to horizontally scale. The database can …

Technology - What Are the Alternatives to SQuirreL SQL Developer

What Are the Alternatives to SQuirreL SQL Developer?

If you are looking for a database management solution, SquirreL SQL alternatives are an excellent choice. While the developer’s main focus is on data management, other options may include Business Intelligence Tools. Below, we’ll discuss some of the most popular alternatives to SquirreL SQL Developer. They include HeidiSQL, OmniDB, and Dbeaver. Dbeaver DBeaver is a powerful database management tool that can make managing your Oracle Database a snap. Instead of opening and closing windows in your SQL editor, you can double-click a table to see its contents. Its powerful editor also allows you to filter and sort data. The DBeaver …

Blogging And Writing - Pinterest Best Practices

Pinterest Best Practices

Bright, clear, and attractive pins tend to attract the highest engagement and click-through rates – similar to how a well-designed trade show booth draws people in. Make sure to include keywords in both the title and description of your pins, as well as an image text overlay. Create eye-catching graphics Eye-catching graphics are key when it comes to driving clicks on Pinterest, particularly with topics that will compete against your pin. Bright colors and striking fonts should do just the trick; as should making sure the text on your pin is readable so as to capture more clicks. Before creating …

Technology - My Most Used Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts

My Most Used Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts

While there are a great number of useful windows 10 shortcuts, I have the list below the combination, which I use daily.  Many of the shortcuts can be used across multiple applications (e.g. Notepad++, MS Word, SQL Server, Dbeaver, etc.) and save a considerable amount of mouse work.  Overall, these shortcut keys are more efficient and faster than using the mouse to perform the same task on a repetitive basis. You may want to investigate the numerous other Windows 10 shortcuts keys, which best apply to your daily activities, but these are the ones, which I have found most useful …

Technology - Popular NoSQL Non-Relational Databases

Popular NoSQL Non-Relational Databases

In this article, we will discuss some of the most popular NoSQL non-relational databases available today. Among these databases are MongoDB, Apache Cassandra, and HBase. Everyone has its own unique benefits. Read on to discover the advantages of each of these databases. You’ll be glad you did! Regardless of your industry or need, there’s an open-source solution for you. MongoDB Many database systems exist, but the NoSQL type is the most popular. MongoDB is the most common type of NoSQL database, which supports documents and data structures other than strings. Data in this type of database is stored in RAM, …