(savvinov) Log buffer space is a simple, yet frequently misunderstood wait event. The main reason for that is probably its name. It sounds as if it points immediately to the answer: if space in the log buffer is the issue, then increasing it surely should resolve it.
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Entity Framework 6 Recipe – Hierarchical Data Management
(Mike Brind) This article explores how to use Entity Framework 6 to manage the retrieval and display of hierarchical data such as you might find in a menu system.
Using QUOTENAME() to Protect Against SQLInjection
(Dinesh Asanka) QUOTENAME is function which has been available since SQL Server 2005. This function returns a Unicode string with the delimiters added to make the input string a valid SQL Server delimited identifier, such as in the below example
Ajax Enabled WCF Service
(Vithal Wadje) This article explains the Ajax Enabled WCF service to create an Ajax Enabled WCF service.
Is the HTTP Plugin for MySQL secure?
(Ulf Wendel) The HTTP Plugin for MySQL offers three APIs: REST-like CRUD, REST-like JSON DOCUMENT and SQL. The SQL API lets you run any SQL you want. Including, for example, DROP mysql.users if you mess up your setup. Insecure? It depends on your viewpoint.
Can you restore from your backups? Are you sure?
(Tibor Karaszi) A few days ago, we were doing restore practice drills with a client. I had tested the stuff before this, so the practice was more for the client’s DBAs to test various restore scenarios, with me being able to point to the right direction (when needed), supplement the run-book and stu
WPF: DockPanel Not Docking Correctly?
(Ged Mead) Here’s a little WPF Gotcha I came across a while back. I placed various visual elements inside a DockPanel, set their Dock positions, but one of them simply wouldn’t dock where I wanted it. Here’s an example of the layout I was using:
Which app server is best for consolidating unpredictable Java workloads?
(Roman Kharkovski) In the last couple of months I have done quite a bit of business travel – spent few weeks in Russia and Japan (travel photos). One of the subjects that came up often in discussions with customers was the problem of consolidating multiple Java workloads and reducing the server spra
Getting started with Oracle Database In-Memory Part IV – Joins In The IM Column Store
(Maria Colgan) It’s been a while since I’ve had an opportunity to share a technical blog post but now that OpenWorld has wrapped up for another year it’s time to get back to the techie details of Oracle Database In-Memory.
DB2 Basics: Backups of Data and Configuration
(Ember Crooks) Backups are so ingrained into DBAs. They should really be the first and the last thing we think of and ensure we do properly. We do regular backups so we can get data back in case of some failure, be it human, software, or hardware.