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SQL Server Backup Types and Key Concepts

The importance of regular database backup and recovery can be neither underestimated nor ignored. And since your data is subject to modification, the primary task is to ensure its safety and mitigate the risks of data loss. That’s why we have database backups at hand—and in this article, we’ll guide you through main types and key concepts of backups as related to SQL Server databases.

How to Connect PHP With MySQL

When it comes to building interactive, scalable, and data-driven websites and applications, you may consider a combination of PHP with MySQL. Integrating PHP as a server-side language with MySQL as a relational database allows for dynamic content generation, user authentication, form handling, and easier data management. In the article, we’ll explore several methods to connect PHP with a MySQL database, including the mysqli and PDO (PHP Data Objects) extensions.

Incident Response Automation: How It Works & Why It Speeds Up Resolutions

The speed at which you respond to incidents can make or break user satisfaction, team morale, and business continuity. Whether it’s a server crash, a security breach, or a software bug affecting users, rapid and efficient incident management is key to maintaining a strong reputation and minimizing operational downtime. And while traditional manual responses have worked in the past, automated incident response is now paving the way for faster, smarter, and more efficient handling of these issues.

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Guide for DevOps Teams in 2024

In today's rapidly evolving technology landscape, Application Performance Monitoring (APM) has become a critical component for DevOps teams striving to maintain high-performing, reliable applications. This comprehensive guide explores everything modern DevOps teams need to know about implementing and optimizing their APM strategy.

Azure Savings Plans and Reservations: Unlocking Cloud Cost Savings

FinOps Certified practitioner Mike Stephenson talks with Obinna Nwokolo from Microsoft's Azure team about how businesses can save money using Azure's pricing options. They explain two main ways to save: Azure savings plans, which let customers commit to a certain spending level for flexibility and reservations, where customers reserve specific resources for a set time.

How Do the Templates in SQL Prompt Enable Team Collaboration - Frank Geisler

Frank Geisler, CEO of GDS Business Intelligence GmbH, explains how the templates in SQL prompt enable team collaboration. SQL Prompt enables users to write high quality SQL faster. As well as autocompleting your code, SQL Prompt takes care of formatting, object renaming, and other distractions, so you can concentrate on how the code actually works..

GitLens Community vs. Pro: Which Edition is Right for You?

Whether you’re reviewing code changes, managing pull requests, or exploring your project’s history, GitLens elevates your Git experience directly in VS Code. In this video, we’ll dive into the features of GitLens Community and Pro editions, helping you find the best fit for your workflow.