Leveraging the right tools at the right time is crucial for optimizing performance, ensuring data integrity, and simplifying development processes. Two critical components in this landscape are MySQL functions and stored procedures. While both offer ways to encapsulate logic within the database, understanding when to use each can significantly enhance your database management strategy. Let’s […] The post MySQL Functions vs. Stored Procedures appeared first on Virtual-DBA Remote DBA Services & Support - Certified Database Experts ..read more

Encountering errors in the world of database management is a common scenario that often requires immediate attention. An error concerning ‘libprotobuf’ is associated with MySQL server 8.0 and later. libprotobuf is a library developed by Google for working with Protocol Buffers, a method of serializing structured data. Protocol Buffers offer a platform-neutral, extensible mechanism for […] The post Resolving libprotobuf Error in MySQL Server 8.0+ appeared first on Virtual-DBA Remote DBA Services & Support - Certified Database Experts ..read more

Setting up a lab environment on your local machine to run CockroachDB is very helpful for learning about this exciting database platform and testing applications locally. This article outlines the procedure for setting up a local installation of CockroachDB on a Windows system. It’s based on CockroachDB’s documentation but adds significant quality-of-life enhancements. All steps […] The post How to Build a CockroachDB Sandbox on Windows appeared first on Virtual-DBA Remote DBA Services & Support - Certified Database Experts ..read more

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and Azure Data Studio are two popular database management tools, each with strengths and weaknesses. Let’s compare and contrast these applications based on several key factors to help users make an informed decision. Intended Usage Case Ease of Use Advanced Functionality User Base and Database Type Pricing Model Available […] The post Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio vs Azure Data Studio appeared first on Virtual-DBA Remote DBA Services & Support - Certified Database Experts ..read more

Encountering issues when trying to shrink the log file in SQL Server can lead to bloated database files, reduced storage efficiency, and potential performance degradation. This comprehensive guide provides detailed instructions on troubleshooting and resolving this issue, along with best practices to avoid similar problems in the future. However, shrinking a transaction log file is […] The post Guide to Resolving Unable to Shrink Log File Issue in SQL Server appeared first on Virtual-DBA Remote DBA Services & Support - Certified Database Experts ..read more

Migrating an SQL Server to Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) can significantly enhance scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. This comprehensive guide provides in-depth information about the prerequisites, challenges, and benefits of this migration, along with a detailed step-by-step guide for the migration process. Best Practices for Data Migration 1. Assessment and Planning 2. Data Validation and […] The post Comprehensive Guide to Migrating SQL Server to Amazon RDS appeared first on Virtual-DBA Remote DBA Services & Support - Certified Database Experts ..read more

Understanding Online Table Redefinition The dbms_redefinition process, known as Online Table Redefinition, is a process that transforms a table’s structure, allowing database administrators to make changes such as adding or removing columns, modifying data types, or altering storage attributes without requiring downtime. This is particularly useful for large and critical databases where minimizing disruption is […] The post Online Table Redefinition with dbms_redefinition in Oracle appeared first on Virtual-DBA Remote DBA Services & Support - Certified Database Experts ..read more

One of AWS’s excellent features is that public IP addresses, known as Elastic IPs, have been free as long as they were assigned to a resource. That is about to change on February 1, 2024. All Elastic IPs will be charged at $0.005 per hour while allocated to your account. This is the same rate […] The post AWS IP Addresses No Longer Free appeared first on Virtual-DBA Remote DBA Services & Support - Certified Database Experts ..read more

In this blog post, I will tell you the hilarious story of how XYZ Inc. moved to the cloud without a plan and how it backfired spectacularly. I will also share some tips to avoid making the same mistakes and get the most out of the cloud if you decide to go for it. But […] The post How to Move to the Cloud Without a Plan (and Why You Shouldn’t) appeared first on Virtual-DBA Remote DBA Services & Support - Certified Database Experts ..read more

Session Manager is an AWS-managed service that provides users access to their instances without using a Bastion Host or opening inbound ports, such as 3389 for RDP & 22 for SSH. It can also offer access when an instance is unresponsive. There are a couple of essential things to note before enabling Session Manager. After […] The post Mastering Instance Access and Security with AWS Session Manager appeared first on Virtual-DBA Remote DBA Services & Support - Certified Database Experts ..read more