Database Design Guidelines: Naming & Data Types
Dec 8, 2025 · 4 min read · Introduction The quality of a database is determined by two pillars: clarity (how easy it is to read) and efficiency (how well it performs). Naming Conventions ensure that the database is not a "black box" but a readable map for developers. Data Ty...
Join discussionSQL Server Internals: Storage Engine and Data Consistency
Nov 20, 2025 · 4 min read · 1. Physical Storage Architecture To the Operating System, SQL Server is simply reading and writing files. Internally, however, it manages a strict hierarchy of logical units. 1.1 File Structure Every database consists of two primary physical files lo...
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Sep 17, 2025 · 4 min read · Introduction Data integrity and tamper-proof auditing are critical in financial, healthcare, and government applications. Starting from SQL Server 2022, Microsoft introduced Ledger Tables, a blockchain-like feature that guarantees immutability and cr...
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Speed Up Reads with Buffer Pool Extension (BPE) in SQL Server 2022 on Window Server 2025 Complete Working Example
Aug 22, 2025 · 6 min read · inchirags@gmail.com Chirag SQL Server DBA Tutorial https://www.chirags.in ***************************************************************************************** Speed Up Reads with Buffer Pool Extension (BPE) in SQL Server 2022 on Window Server 20...
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Connect AWS RDS Custom for Oracle to SQL Server
Aug 20, 2025 · 5 min read · To connect an Oracle database(this time we use an AWS RDS Custom for Oracle) with an SQL Server (Cloud or On-Prem) you could make use of the Oracle database gateway for SQL Server. In general the gateway serves as a link between Oracle and external s...
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Why SQL Change Management is Critical in Regulated Industries
Jul 2, 2025 · 3 min read · In highly regulated industries like banking, healthcare, insurance, and government, managing changes to databases is not just a best practice—it’s a compliance necessity. Mishandled SQL changes can lead to catastrophic data loss, service outages, and...
Join discussionA Step-by-Step Guide to Integrating SQL Server with Java on Windows
Jun 2, 2025 · 4 min read · This guide walks you through integrating a Microsoft SQL Server database with a Java application on a Windows system using JDBC (Java Database Connectivity). Assuming you’ve already installed the necessary tools (JDK 8+, SQL Server Express, SSMS, JDB...
Join discussionDemystifying IF Statements in DAX: How DAX Evaluates Logic
May 31, 2025 · 4 min read · DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) is the formula language behind Power BI, Excel Power Pivot, and SSAS Tabular models. While it looks simple on the surface, DAX has some quirks—especially when it comes to evaluating conditional logic using the IF state...
Join discussion🚀 Day 6: Data types in SQL
May 14, 2025 · 3 min read · What Are Data Types? Each column must be assigned a data type, such as: Data TypeDescriptionUsage Example in a Table CHARstring(0-255), can store characters of fixed length. Eg: Alice, all 50 is reserved here. Extra memory is wasted after stor...
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