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Understanding Parquet, Apache ORC, and Avro: Key Differences for Big DataWhat big Data format shoul you use?…Choosing the right data format can have a huge impact on performance, storage efficiency, and overall…Jan 71Jan 71
Snowflake Streaming: Loading from AWS S3 using SnowPipe with Change Data Capture (CDC) to DWThe landscape of data management has drastically changed over the past few decades, shifting from traditional on-premise systems to…Jan 463Jan 463
Comparing Data Warehouses: Redshift, BigQuery, and SnowflakeData warehouses have become essential for organizations to manage and analyze large volumes of structured and semi-structured data. Among…Dec 27, 2024Dec 27, 2024
Snowflake Overview: Time travel, Tasks, Fail-safe, Streams, and Command CopySnowflake is a powerful data warehouse platform known for its scalability, elasticity, and ability to process large datasets efficiently…Dec 27, 2024Dec 27, 2024
Understanding Google BigQuery: Tables, Caching, Partitioning, and ClusteringGoogle BigQuery is a fully managed, serverless, and highly scalable data warehouse that allows businesses to run SQL-like queries on…Dec 21, 20241Dec 21, 20241
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Optimizing SQL Server Performance through Query Execution Plans and Indexing Strategies…The inspiration for this came from a recent conversation with a friend who was struggling with performance issues at a client’s…Nov 28, 2024Nov 28, 2024
Star Schema vs Snowflake Schema in SQL Server: Understanding the Differences and When to Use EachWhen designing a data warehouse or data mart in SQL Server, choosing between the Star Schema and the Snowflake Schema is crucial for…Nov 26, 2024Nov 26, 2024
Elastic Jobs on SQL Server AzureSQL Server on Azure offers a vast array of powerful tools and services that enhance the performance, scalability, and management of…Nov 25, 2024Nov 25, 2024
Mastering Partitioned Views in SQL Server: Optimizing Data Management and PerformanceA partitioned view is a technique in SQL Server where data from multiple tables (typically related to the same logical entity but stored…Nov 15, 2024Nov 15, 2024
How to know if your SQL Server are under CPU pressure?Imagine you’re at a busy coffee shop, and you’re waiting for your coffee. The coffee shop has a barista who is currently making drinks for…Nov 13, 2024Nov 13, 2024
Why Understanding Data Types and How SQL Server Deals with Them is Crucial for a Database…In the world of database management, one of the core concepts every Database Administrator (DBA) must master is understanding data types…Nov 11, 2024Nov 11, 2024
SQL Server Ledger: Ensuring Tamper-Evident Logging for Data IntegrityWith the growing need for transparency and security in modern data systems, ensuring the integrity of data has become a critical concern…Nov 7, 2024Nov 7, 2024
Denormalization: A Solution for Performance or a Long-Term Trap?Denormalization is a common practice in database design, particularly when there is an urgent need to improve query performance in…Nov 5, 2024Nov 5, 2024
Temporal Tables and System-Versioned Data in SQL ServerNowadays organizations requires robust mechanisms for managing historical data and tracking changes over time. SQL Server provides a…Nov 4, 20241Nov 4, 20241
Azure Data Fabric: Seamlessly Integrating Data Across EnvironmentsIn an era where data is the lifeblood of organizations, the need for a cohesive, integrated approach to data management has never been…Oct 29, 2024Oct 29, 2024