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Microsoft SQL Server data virtualization with PolyBase

Microsoft SQL Server data virtualization with PolyBase enables you to access data stored in Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) or Azure blob storage without moving or copying the data. With PolyBase, you can query and join data from Microsoft SQL Server and Hadoop by using the Microsoft SQL Server Transact-SQL language. You can also use […]

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What is SQL Server Dedicated Admin Connection also known as the (DAC)

The SQL Server (DAC) was created if you are having critical performance issues. The (DAC) can help you research the issue. The (DAC) connects to a separate port by default 1434. The (DAC) port is assigned dynamically by the SQL Server at startup. The SQL Server Browser service also needs to be started. Once the

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How SQL Server Transaction Log Backup, Truncate and Shrink Functions Operate

SQL server has become one of the most powerful database tools to use in the industry. Many of its functions are exceptional in terms of protecting your data, including the SQL Server Transaction Log backups, truncating, and shrink operations. This article looks at this operation, providing some examples to further explain the processes. To get

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