Database Operations

The DB2 SQL error SQLCODE=-204 SQLSTATE=42704 points to an issue where a queried object is undefined in the DB2 subsystem. This error, applicable to different object types, signifies an undefined version of the object, often packages. The following sections contain further details of the error code, its cause, and remedies. What Is the SQL Code…

Understanding time zones can be helpful for maintaining data integrity and synchronization when data remains scattered across different geographic locations. Oracle Database 19c offers a simple query-based process to manage the time zone information more effectively. It allows database administrators and developers to synchronize their applications. In the sections that follow, we will explore the…

The DB2 SQL error SQLCODE = -904 indicates the unavailability of a DB2 resource, in most cases, a tablespace. However, other inaccessible resources like packages, internal workspaces, or buffer pools might also be the cause. You can go into the depths of this failure by finding out the reason from the IBM information center. Generally,…

The best practices to store PII data in a database include identifying which data classifies as PII data and which doesn’t. Once identified, the steps are to create a solid data architecture and encrypt the PII data. Generally, there are three methods to encrypt PII data: .NET Assembly, Column Level Encryption (CLE), and Transparent Data…

If you are getting the SQLCODE -805 in DB2, chances are the query you are trying to run is referencing a missing package in the DB. The creation of such packages consists of binding a set of SQL statements with the SQL database. Generally, such binding offers a more optimized solution than the general statement…

You can connect your Azure Function to your SQL Database without any integration programs. The process includes declaring the input and output bindings within the definition of the Azure function you want to connect. In this article, we shall discuss how to use VS Code to achieve just that. How to Connect Azure Function to…

Copying a database from an SQL server is the process of copying and distributing data and database objects from one database to another. A part and parcel of this task is to synchronize all data between the databases to ensure data integrity and consistency. To copy the SQL server database, the ‘copy database’ option from…

You can rapidly determine the SQL Server database size in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) if you only need to examine one database: Click Reports -> Standard Reports -> Disk Usage after doing a right-click on the database.  To obtain database size instead, use a stored procedure like exec sp_spaceused. Both of these approaches, meanwhile,…

Creating a GUI for your SQL database can be intricate if you go the coding route. Building a GUI app from the ground up isn’t easy unless you’re familiar with C#. That said, there are many tools like Azure Data Studio, DbVisualizer, Retool, DBeaver, and Airplane to create a GUI without writing code. What GUI…

Creating a database in Oracle includes several steps. Oracle software installation and establishing a Database Administration Authentication Method are the first steps. The creation process is then started, options for the database are configured, passwords are created, settings are reviewed, and post-configuration chores are performed. An effective and durable data management system is built around…