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An Insight Into Microsoft SQL Server Change Data Capture (CDC)

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SQL Server CDC (Change Data Capture) uses SQL Server to make changes like insert, update, and delete. The details of the changes can be accessed in a simple relational format. All inputs to capture the changes to a target ecosystem, like metadata and column information, are available for the modified and changed rows. The changes are captured and stored in tables that mirror the structure of the columns of the tracked stored tables. Necessary table-valued functions control the access to this change data. The SQL Server CDC technology ensures a smooth flow of change data that is structured to help users apply it to various target platforms.   Types of SQL Server Change Data Capture There are two types of SQL Server CDC. Log-based CDC : Here, the transaction log and file of a database are analyzed by the system to know about the changes made at the source. Next, all changes made at the source are replicated to the target database. The main benefit of this form of SQL Server CD...

How to Optimize Oracle on Amazon S3 Platform

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  Oracle is a proprietary relational database management system (RDMS). It is primarily used for Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) and data warehousing. Most applications, such as GNU/LINUX and Windows Server, merge easily into the database. Oracle is ACID-compliant, which adds an extra layer of security, data integrity, and reliability to the database. Given these attributes, why would organizations want to move databases from Oracle to S3 , the Simple Storage Service from Amazon? Amazon S3 is a cloud-based data warehousing solution that is ideal for Online Analytical Processing (OLAP). S3 ensures a high level of data availability, scalability, performance, and storage. There are several ways that S3 increases the efficiency of Oracle databases, with the most important being the lowering of payouts to Oracle. It is also wise to move entire databases from Oracle to S3, given the many benefits that such a move brings to the table. However, whether it suits specific organiz...

Why Should You Move Database From SAP to Snowflake

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  Even though SAP, as a data storage repository and database management system, is preferred by most organizations today, there are downsides to it, too. Due to the growth and high-volume data processing and storage of data-driven businesses today, the transactional nature of SAP often leads to delays in execution. One way to get around this issue is to migrate databases from SAP to Snowflake , a cloud-based data warehousing platform. Other cloud options that may be considered are Google BigQuery, Azure Synapse, and Amazon Redshift. By moving to Snowflake, users are assured of stringent data security, which is very necessary in the present business environment. Benefits of Moving Databases from SAP to Snowflake  The most critical benefit of moving data from SAP to Snowflake is that this cloud-based data warehousing solution provides fully-managed automated services. These include data storage, data compression capabilities, and high database performance. Hence, there is no ne...

Explained – Benefits of Migrating Databases from SQL Server to S3

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  Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) is a cloud-based data warehouse that provides all the cutting-edge benefits of the cloud environment. Users moving databases from on-premises SQL Server to S3 get all the benefits inherent in the cloud. Some of them are very critical for optimally running databases, such as cost-effectiveness, increased computing power, unlimited storage options, and seamless database recovery in case of a crash or outage. Benefits of Moving Databases from SQL Server to S3   Gien below are some of the cutting-edge benefits of moving databases from SQL Server to S3.     # Cost-effective data storage: With S3, users get access to various levels of data storage at proportionate rates. For instance, data based on access patterns can be loaded to lower-cost storage sections with S3 Storage Class Analysis, with data transfer executed through the S3 Lifecycle policy.  # S3 offers unlimited and scalable storage options: In the event of a spike in s...

Why Should You Move Data From SAP To Snowflake

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While SAP is an optimized data storage repository and database management system, concerns have recently been raised about delays in its systems due to its transactional nature. Other issues have been about who gets to access data stored in SAP and which non-transactional applications should be completely out of bounds to all.  A solution to these issues is to move SAP data to data warehouses, preferably cloud-based, thereby ensuring that data can be stored in different ways and locations. The best in this regard is to move databases from SAP to Snowflake, due to the many benefits of Snowflake, a cloud-based data warehousing system.  Benefits Of SAP To Snowflake Data Migration There are many benefits of moving databases from SAP to Snowflake. Due to the easy-to-use structure of Snowflake, SAP customers get actionable and accessible data in one place. It is thus easy for organizations to follow FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable) principles.   Snowfl...

The Evolution of Oracle Change Data Capture

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  Let us start by understanding the concept behind Oracle Change Data Capture.  Change Data Capture (CDC) is a software pattern that tracks all changes made to the source database, which can then be monitored and action taken based on the records of these changes. With CDC, users integrate data by identifying, capturing, and delivering changes made to a source business database.   The Oracle Change Data Capture feature was introduced with the 9i version out of the box. Its goal was to track and record changes made to databases in user tables that were then stored in change tables. These changes were then processed and moved to databases and data warehouses by the Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) application.  However, this technology was not well-received by DBAs as it adversely impacted the performance of databases. This was because triggers were placed in the source database that were set off whenever a change was tracked, a complex process that required re...

Why Should You Migrate Databases From SQL Server to Snowflake

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Snowflake is a cloud-based data warehousing platform, offering users all the advanced capabilities of a cloud environment. We will now go through the features of this system to learn more about what organizations are preferring now to move databases from SQL Server to Snowflake .    Benefits of Moving Databases From SQL Server to Snowflake Snowflake offers high computing power, an essential requirement for modern-day data-driven businesses, irrespective of the scale of operations. On this platform. There is no lag in database speeds, even when multiple users simultaneously execute intricate queries.  Users get unlimited storage space on Snowflake by paying only for the quantum of resources used. Additional storage required can be downloaded in minutes, with payment made for that portion only. This is a very cost-effective attribute, as in traditional database systems like SQL Server, flat license fees are paid for data storage even if it is left unused. This feature is a ...