Using the UTL_MAIL package can be an ideal choice if you want to send emails from Oracle Database 12c. This package provides an interface to send email messages directly from your database environment. Hence, there’s no need for third-party email services. Also, the setup process is not that hard. You only have to configure the…
The first step for accessing the RDS database from your local machine is to launch and configure the EC2 instance. Once you do that, you can configure the security groups and connect the RDS DB instance. You can also use command lines to achieve this if you’re on a Linux or Mac system. You will…
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…
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Generally, it is not recommended to have a database of unrelated data. Databases are designed to manage related data for easy retrieval and analysis efficiently. When data is unrelated, challenges arise in identifying patterns, executing efficient queries, and integrating with other data sources. This can hinder data security, analysis, and overall usability. While there might…
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…
Azure Cosmos DB has the upper hand over Azure SQL Database with its low latency, high throughput, high availability, and multi-model support. It provides the best results for applications where real-time data access and fast performance are necessary. Azure SQL Database, however, has an edge by offering built-in intelligence, better security, and other traditional SQL…
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…