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Important pre-checks before running pt-online-schema-change to Add/Drop an index in MySQL
Important pre-checks before running pt-online-schema-change to Add/Drop an index in MySQL
When you're working with large MySQL tables in production, making schema changes like adding or dropping indexes can be ...
Improving Backup efficiency on SQL Server 2025 with the new ZSTD algorithm
Improving Backup efficiency on SQL Server 2025 with the new ZSTD algorithm
Native backup compression was introduced in SQL Server 2008 and was a game changer as it reduced the data space ...
Next-Gen Data Intelligence: How SQL Server 2025 Redefines the Modern Database
Next-Gen Data Intelligence: How SQL Server 2025 Redefines the Modern Database
SQL Server 2025 is not just another upgrade—it’s a dramatic reimagining of the database for the AI era.