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Setting up Basic Master-Slave Replication in MySQL 8
Since April 19th, when MySQL 8.0 became Generally Available (GA), the MySQL community has been abuzz with excitement over all of the new features...
Analyze MySQL & MariaDB Error Log Messages using Monyog
The MySQL error log is an essential part of database server performance monitoring. Whenever something goes wrong or performance degrades, the Error...
Announcing the GA Release of SQL Compliance Manager 5.5
We’re excited to announce the release of SQL Compliance Manager 5.5 SQL Compliance Manager is a comprehensive database auditing solution that...
How to learn PowerShell for free
Microsoft’s Windows PowerShell is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language. It is an automation platform and scripting language...
July #SQLChat – Death of the DBA
“The DBA is dying” has been a common concept for at least 15 - 20 years. What makes this time period different? Join IDERA...
Creating great UIs with C++Builder and FireMonkey: app templates
FireMonkey is an advanced UI toolkit, capable of great layouts and designs. We'd like to show you what it's capable of, and how easy it is...
C++’s Strengths Keep it Relevant in an Age of Code Bootcamps
There is an interesting post on Medium aiming to inspire students why to learn C++. Its main point is that learning C++ teaches fundamental...
Connecting to PostgreSQL and MySQL via ODBC to IDERA’s ER/Studio Data Architect
Howdy! Introduction: In this blog post, we will show you how easy it is to connect to MySQL and PostgreSQL via ODBC. As you are aware we can reverse...
Enhance Database Performance with SQL Tuning in DB Optimizer
In today's economy it is imperative that database developers work smarter, not harder, to meet the demands put on them by line of business...
CodeRage DE 2018: Termin, Anmeldung, Infos und Vorstellung der Präsentatoren
Am Dienstag, 26. Juni, findet die Dritte Deutsche CodeRage Deutschland statt. Anmeldung und weitere Infos (Sessionplan) hier:...
Welcome AquaCluster Users to the IDERA Community!
We are excited to welcome the AquaCluster users to the IDERA Community! As you know, IDERA acquired AquaFold in July 2017, and we are committed to...
Real-world CMake and C++Builder applications on github
Last week, we ran a popular webinar Fast Builds and Integrating Libraries: Using CMake and Ninja for C++ Builder 10.2.3. The replay is now...
Speaking at Delphi Conferences in Italy and Poland in June
While most of the Delphi conferences in Europe happen in the fall (September and October are generally fairly crowded months), there are also a few...
Using Precise for Database to Tune Tables and Indexes
When looking at a database to improve performance, I look at three types of tuning; statement, object, and instance. I want to walk you through some...
Creating a Data Culture Through Continuous Improvement
Far from a one-off effort, data quality and data culture require continuous improvement and optimization. Industry leading organizations recognize...
Tech Tipp #13: Rechnen mit InterBase
Frage: Ich mache Berechnungen beim SELECT Statement von InterBase. Zum Beispiel (Standard EMPLOYEE Datenbank; nur als Beispiel)...
Desktop Development on Windows and Delphi VCL Library
Despite all the push for web and mobile development, which are certainly growing a lot, Windows desktop development is far from death. In fact, at...
Databases Don’t Build Themselves
Last week I was fortunate to be asked to present during the IDERA Live Event. There were many great presentations and those who attended received a...
A new mutlti-threading library for Delphi. (darkThreading)
My regular readers may be aware that over the past two or three months, I’ve been working on building a new video game engine for Delphi. I’ve also...
How To Improve a Business-critical Third-party Application by Optimizing Its Generic Database Settings
Problem Background A business-critical third-party application for Microsoft SQL Server configured the database with generic settings, including...
RAD Server Solution Series: [Field Service Application]
Solution Name: RAD Server Field Service Application - Delphi Industry: Field Service Solution Overview: The RAD Server Field Service Industry...
June #SQLChat – Soft Skills for the DBA / Developer
As a database administrator and IT professional there are certain technical skills that one is expected to know - but what soft skills are...
Using an IDE: Getting back to code faster
A C++ IDE or an Integrated Development Environment is application development software written to give you a way to create or write C++ applications...