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The Case for C++ in the IoT World
The Internet of Things or IoT is an extremely popular field in technology right now. With all the new tech that fills so many different consumer demands, the wide variety of choices for programming languages are getting some serious attention and I decided to give a...
How to become a database administrator for SQL Server
Database administrators need to handle all facets of managing Microsoft SQL Server ranging from installation and patching to creating databases to managing permissions that allow users to use the databases. However, more than anything, they are responsible for...
BVS Solitaire Collection is Embarcadero Cool App Winner for May
Anyone who loves playing with deck of cards knows solitaire. And no matter how advanced the technology is, it will always be played. That is why I’m thrilled to see BVS Solitaire Collection by BVS Development as our May 2018 cool app winner. It is an award-winning...

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 and improvements. Many of new features were improvements to performance or monitoring, while others were specifically...

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 Logs are usually the first place we look to start troubleshooting. The MySQL Error Log is one of three related log...
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 monitors and tracks changes to SQL Server objects and data, and sends alerts on suspicious activity. SQL Compliance...

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 that simplifies the management of Windows environments. It is designed primarily for system administration. It is...
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 (@Idera_Software) and host Kenneth Fisher (@sqlstudent144) on Wednesday, July 25 at 11 AM CT for a community discussion on the Death...
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 to make great interfaces using it. We've just introduced eighteen example UI templates using FireMonkey and C++...
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 computer science concepts: memory management, compile-time vs run-time, polymorphism implementation, iterators and containers,...
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 engineer databases natively with SQL Server Oracle Hive Sybase ASE Azure SQLDB and MongoDB However, there...
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 owners, senior management, and the company as a whole. Due to time, money, and resource limitations it is often no longer...
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: http://forms.embarcadero.com/coderage-germany Die Konferenz deckt Entwicklungsthemen über allgemeine Programmierthemen,...
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 the continued success of AquaFold and its products. As a member of our IDERA community, AquaCluster users will be able 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 available on Youtube. In it, I demonstrated two items building with C++Builder and our CMake support: a real-world...
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 of the tools and features available within the Precise for Database solution that can help you identify problems and...
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 and manage data as a strategic asset. By ensuring high data quality, they are able to rely upon data for critical...
Tech Tipp #13: Rechnen mit InterBase
Frage: Ich mache Berechnungen beim SELECT Statement von InterBase. Zum Beispiel (Standard EMPLOYEE Datenbank; nur als Beispiel) SELECT TOTAL_VALUE, TOTAL_VALUE*1.19 AS RESULT FROM SALES Das funktioniert auch so weit, so gut! Dazu habe ich zwei Fragen (i) Wie wird...
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 lot of good information. I wanted to post a summary of my presentation here for those that were unable to attend. In the...
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 had many other demands on my time, which has meant that I’ve not posted in a while. Today however, I got to the point in...