If you want to take a copy of one table and make a copy of it in another schema (under another username), you can use the SQL*Plus COPY command, or a simple <code>"create table foo as select * from ...

Database connectivity gives desktop and Web applications much of their value. .NET developers have products and framework objects that can tie a front-end application to SQL Server, MySQL, Sybase, ...

What is object-relational mapping (ORM)? Object-relational mapping (ORM) is a way to align programming code with database structures. ORM uses metadata descriptors to create a layer between the ...

It's critical to understand that FromSql is much more limited than SqlQuery in terms of what it can return. SqlQuery, which was available from the DbContext's Database object, allowed you to submit ...

SQL Server database corruption is troublesome for DBAs, particularly if the situation arrives suddenly and there is no backup. This situation can lead to prolonged downtime and permanent data loss in ...

Knowing how to automate tasks in the cloud will make you a more productive DBA. Here are the key concepts to understand about cloud scripting and a rundown of the best tools for automating code in ...

We recently announced public preview availability of Azure Database for PostgreSQL and MySQL in West and Central India. PostgreSQL and MySQL are ubiquitous names in the world of open source relational ...