Automatic tuning will be turned on by default for the SQL Database service running in the Microsoft Azure cloud, starting early next year. Though it's been available since early last year, automatic ...

This paper demystifies query tuning by providing a rigorous 12-step process that database professionals at any level can use to systematically assess and adjust query performance, starting from the ...

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UGI Utilities relies on BMC Software to smoothly merge acquired company's customer data on mainframe. Mergers and acquisitions often come quickly and when they do, it is critical to have tools and ...