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SQL*Loader is a fast and easy way to get data into a database without writing long, complicated scripts. Find out how to to work better with Oracle objects. Written by Scott Stephens, Contributor ...

A business object written with an SQL pass-through has the database server do more record processing. With a pass-through, the server does the subtotals and sends fewer records back to the object.

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During the last few articles, we have covered the basics of working with SQL server using the Server Management Objects (SMO) and PowerShell. We have covered things such as viewing the state of ...

The heart of any relational database management system is the system catalog that documents the database objects and system settings being used. The system catalog offers a wealth of information about ...

Sometimes you become the accidental DBA, or you are the DBA by choice. Either way, you can choose to spend time working in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to look at things such as backups or the ...