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Auditing Access to Sensitive Tables with Triggers and SQL Audit
Securing access to sensitive data is a key priority for any organization. One way to ensure data security is by auditing access to sensitive tables. SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2014, MySQL 5.6, DB2 10.5, and Azure SQL provide robust tools for auditing acce[.....]
Automating Report Delivery via Outlook Graph API
In the constantly evolving field of data management, it is essential to stay updated with the latest technologies and methodologies. Among the various advancements, an interesting one is the automation of report delivery via Outlook Graph API. This is a po[.....]
Comparing Data Lakes and Traditional Warehouses for BI
In our fast-paced digital world, managing data efficiently and making it accessible for Business Intelligence (BI) has become a critical aspect of business. Traditionally, companies relied on data warehouses to manage and store data. However, with the adve[.....]
Documenting Databases Automatically with Python Scripts
In the world of database management, there are two things that are certain: databases will grow, and documentation will lag behind. As a database administrator or developer, you know the importance of keeping your database documentation up-to-date. However[.....]
Designing Secure APIs for Database Access
In the world of data management, security is a paramount concern. Especially when it comes to designing APIs for database access, where a compromise could potentially expose sensitive data. Today, we will explore how to design secure APIs for database acce[.....]
Running SQL Workloads Inside Kubernetes with Stateful Sets
SQL workloads, a necessary part of any database-driven application, are often run on dedicated servers or in the cloud. However, with the advent of containerization and orchestration technologies, running these workloads inside a Kubernetes cluster using S[.....]
Handling Legacy DTS Conversions to Modern SSIS
The world of SQL servers has seen significant advancements over the years, one of which is the transition from Data Transformation Services (DTS) to SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Many businesses still have legacy DTS packages that need to be conv[.....]
SQL Agent Job Monitoring with Custom Alerting
SQL Agent Job Monitoring is a vital part of maintaining an efficient and smooth-running database system. With the ability to monitor the performance of your SQL Agent Jobs, you can identify and remedy potential issues before they become problematic. In thi[.....]
SSRS 2019 Modern Paginated Reports with Drilldowns Note from the Data Whisperer
Welcome back to SQLSupport.org! Today, we're going to delve into the exciting world of modern paginated reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) 2019. Paginated reports are a cornerstone of business reporting - they're designed to be generated an[.....]
Best Practices for Always On Availability Across Data Centers
The AlwaysOn Availability Groups feature, first introduced in SQL Server 2012 and enhanced in SQL Server 2014, provides a high-availability and disaster-recovery solution for your SQL Server databases. This feature allows you to maximize availability for o[.....]