With the credentials saved we are now ready to take a backup of the database. Below screenshot shows how to backup using the GUI or the script . […]
administration / Azure / Database / MSSQL
administration / Azure / Database / MSSQL
SQL 2014 Cloud Backups Part 4
Once the azure storage objects are created we need to configure a credential within SQL Server in order to allow SQL Server to securely access the cloud container. […]
administration / Azure / MSSQL
SQL 2014 Cloud Backups Part 2
Once the Blob Storage is created (consider blob storage to be cloud based USB Drive of almost infinite capacity) click the Manage access keys link at the bottom […]
administration / Azure / Database / MSSQL
SQL 2014 Cloud Backups Part 1
In this series of blog posts the focus is going to be on the MS SQL Server 2014 Cloud Backups feature. Most companies will be easily able to […]
administration / Azure / Database / MSSQL
SQL 2014 Cloud Backups Part 3
You should see the screen below Make sure you set the Access as Private to ensure that only those with the proper permissions have access. Once created you […]
Datawarehouse and Plastic Bags ….
I was recently having a discussion about the role of default values in the fact table. The example being discussed had to do with a retail business who […]
Bangalore – Bengaluru Slowly Changing Dimensions
I would like to introduce Type 6 EBS Modified SCD and get your feedback. I couldn’t find any documentation explaining this approach so I guess this is a […]
It’s gorGEOus what you can do with this data type
Had some spare time on my hand today and created the company logo in the MS SQL Server Geometry datatypes. The Geography and Geometry datatypes are one the […]
Proof that MS SQL Server is the better relational database
I am probably going to start a war with this one but I need to set the record straight. Often in my trainings I have a mix of […]
User based security in SSAS
Recently a trainee from one of my MSBI trainings contacted me about how to implement user based security in SSAS. This is a common requirement where companies want […]