Microsoft Excel one of the first Microsoft programs. From its first versions, it had the ability to collaborate with software from other companies. In this article we will explore how to connect Excel to any… read more
How can we get an email whenever an error occurs in the Oracle database Alert log
In a system based on an Oracle database, that an error occurs is recorded in a log file called the Alert Log. It is very useful to be informed immediately when something happens and the most immediate way is no other… read more
How can we do field translation in SQL Server using Python (no API)
Python as a scripting language gives unlimited possibilities for automation. In this article we will see how in collaboration with SQL Server it is possible to translate the entire table field into Greek with one click through google translate. First… read more
How we can schedule jobs on Azure SQL Databases using Elastic Database Jobs
As we know in Azure SQL Databases there is no SQL Server Agent, which means we cannot run scheduled tasks through it. However, in Azure SQL Databases we can schedule jobs in many other ways such as using Azure Data... read more
How to encrypt a column of a table with sensitive data
In this article we will describe how to apply encryption to a table column via Column Level Encryption (CLE). We will also mention what we should pay attention to in order to have a smooth transition. CLE is proposed as a solution… read more
How to export / import entire database using bulk copy (bcp) in SQL Server
Very often we will need to transfer records from tables from one system to another. Usually we do this work through a wizard, but there is also another tool in SQL Server, the bulk copy program or otherwise... read more
How we enable auditing in Oracle Database
In this article we will see the steps and options we have to enable auditing in an Oracle Database. Through auditing we can record who and how makes access or changes to... read more
Why partition a table and how to do it in SQL Server
As we know a relational database mainly consists of entities called tables. Arrays have no logical limit to the size they can reach. There are cases when their size can become unmanageable. Where does it begin... read more
How to properly install SQL Server
In this article we will analyze how a new SQL Server installation should be done step by step. In particular we will see the setup for SQL Server 2019. We will also see what we need to have done before starting the installation and... read more
