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Infosphere Information Server Application Roles

Each application in InfoSphere Information Server Architecture  has a primary function, which can by synopsized as follows: Application Function Synopsis Blueprint Director IBM InfoSphere Blueprint Director is aimed at the Information Architect designing solution architectures for information-intensive projects. Cognos  IBM Business Analytics software suit, which provides Semantics, Analytics, Reporting, Data Discovery, and Self-Service BI. Console Admin workspaces to investigate data, deploy applications, Web services, and monitor schedules and logs. Data Architect Data Architect is an enterprise data modeling and integration design tool. You can use it to discover, model, visualize, relate, and standardize diverse and distributed data assets, including dimensional …

Netezza / PureData – What is the maximum length of CHAR, VARCHAR, and NVARCHAR fields

During a recent project, I had reason to investigate what the maximum character field links for Netezza to be able to fit the data ETL ‘ed from the source.  The constraints on Netezza character fields are not as long as some other databases, therefore, I thought I would document and a quick post for future reference.   Knowing these limits will help with your ETL design and construction but you may know where to truncate your field input data. Data type Alias names InfoSphere DataStage data types (SQL type) Maximum Length Notes CHAR CHARACTER, CHAR(n), CHARACTER(n) Char 64,000 Fixed-length character string, blank …

InfoSphere / Datastage – What are The support Connectors stages for dashDB?

In a recent discussion, the question came up concern which Infosphere Datastage connectors and/or stages are supported by IBM for dashDB.  So, it seems appropriate to share the insight gained from the question being answered. What Datastage Connectors and/or stages are Supported for dashDB You have three choices as to connectors, which may best meet you your needs based on the nature of your environment and the configuration chooses which have been applied: The DB2 Connector Stage The JDBC Connector stage The ODBC Stage Related References Connecting to IBM dashDB InfoSphere Information Server, InfoSphere Information Server 11.5.0, Information Server on …

Technology - What Is SQLite?

What Is SQLite?

SQLite is open source, free, and available for use in both on-site and off-site databases. SQLite is an embedded, file-based RDBMS to support local data storage for individual applications and devices. SQLite Use Cases SQLite’s RDBMS characteristics and very small footprint make SQLite a good fit for these Use Cases: Internet Of Things (IoT) and embedded devices, Low-to-medium traffic websites Small Scale testing and internal development, Data analysis using Tcl or Python, and Small Scale education applications Advantages Of SQLite There are many benefits and advantages of SQLite. SQLite is very stable and has a long history of support for …

DataStage – How to use single quoted parameter list in an Oracle Connector

While working with a client’s 9.1 DataStage version, I ran into a situation where they wanted to parameterize SQL where clause lists in an Oracle Connector stage, which honestly was not very straight forward to figure out.  First, if the APT_OSL_PARAM_ESC_SQUOTE is not set and single quotes are used in the parameter, the job creates unquoted invalid SQL when the parameter is populated.  Second, I found much of the information confusing and/or incomplete in its explanation.   After some research and some trial and error, here is how I resolved the issue.  I’ll endeavor to be concise, but holistic in my explanation. …

The Most Private and Secure Browser For PC 2022

While many leading web browsers are claiming to be the most secure and private browsers available, their policies are in direct contradiction. For example, popular browsers may store a great deal of personal information about you, and they may even reveal your location to third-party sites. To avoid falling victim to this deception, you should arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible. This article will outline the best and most secure browsers for 2022. Firefox and Chrome both claim to be the most secure and private browsers available today, but the two aren’t the same. Firefox and Chrome use …

Technology - Advantages and Disadvantages of SQLite

Advantages and Disadvantages of SQLite

SQLite is a relational database management system that is easy to learn and use. Its key advantages include its flexibility, speed, and simplicity. But are these enough reasons to use SQLite over other relational database management systems? Let’s look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of this popular open source database. Also, learn why it is a good choice for web-based projects. Read on to learn more! SQLite is a relational database management system SQLite is a relational database managed by PostgreSQL. It has bindings for many programming languages, including C#, Java, and Python. It generally follows PostgreSQL syntax. …

Technology - What is Anki

What is Anki?

Anki is a good way to memorize and review information. Each day, you have a pile of flashcards to go through. Once you’ve finished all the cards, you’re done for the day. While you may worry that you’ll forget to review some of them, the algorithm is extremely effective and won’t let you down. Once you get used to the system, you’ll be able to work through your cards in quick bursts. Another great thing about Anki is that it’s very easy to customize and change. Users can add their own notes, images, videos, and more. Additionally, Anki is regularly …

Technology - A Brief Overview of A/B Testing

Technology – A Brief Overview of A/B Testing

A/B Testing, also known as a Comparison/ Covariance analysis is a methodology used to compare the performance of various models under different sets of assumptions. A/B testing involves a comparison between two models and normally, there will be two types of models: A and B. A/B testing involve a randomized, controlled experiment using two versions, A and B, under specified assumptions. The results will be statistically significant when one of the models is significantly different from the other model. A test can be described as an estimate of the probability density function associated with a variable. The sample is the …

Technology - Python Vs. R for Data Analysis?

Technology – Python Vs. R for Data Analysis?

There are a lot of differences between R and Python, but both have their place in data science. If you’re new to data science, Python is the better choice for beginners. It has many great libraries and is free to download and use. The main differences between these two languages are the types of data you want to manipulate and the approach you want to take. In this article, we’ll explain the difference between R and its closest competitor, Python. Both Python and R can accomplish a wide range of tasks, so it’s hard to choose the right one for …