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A New Era Has Come, and So Must Your Database Observability

DZone

Previously, our application was using one database; developers knew how it worked, and the deployment rarely happened. A single database administrator was capable of maintaining the database, optimizing the queries, and making sure things worked as expected. The complexity of the software increased significantly.

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Open Source vs. Proprietary Database Software: What To Choose?

Percona

Let’s start with a simple introductory comparison: With proprietary (closed source) database software, the public does not have access to the source code; only the company that owns it and those given access can modify it. Those most involved with open source software know the reality about security.

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Complete Automation Testing — Is It Feasible?

DZone

It is a fact that software testing is time and resources consuming. Testing the software can be observed from different perspectives. It can be divided based on what we are testing. should be tested. We may also need to test the structure of the code, i.e., white box testing.

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What Is Database Security Testing – Complete Guide

Software Testing Help

Learn what is Database Security and related concepts like security threats, best practices to follow, testing types, techniques, testing process, etc: In this tutorial, we will explore what is database. Read more What Is Database Security Testing – Complete Guide.

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A MyLoader Error You Might Face When Restoring Databases

Percona

At Percona Managed Services, we manage Percona for MySQL, MySQL Community, MariaDB, and other software. Sometimes we might need to use mydumper/myloader to restore one or more databases from the production environment to the lower environment for testing. The error we face […]

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Database Upgrades: DIY or Choose a Database Upgrade Consulting Service?

Percona

To maintain competitiveness and operational efficiency — not to mention ensure security and compliance when your database version reaches End of Life (EOL) – it’s crucial to upgrade your database systems from time to time. One of the most compelling reasons to choose a professional service is the reduced risk.

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Database Migration Plan: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Open Source Migration

Percona

Heck, typing “database migration plan” into Google and reading this blog could constitute planning. In brief, a proper database migration plan includes: Establishing clear objectives: Define what you want to achieve and how open source will get there. Some level of planning is expected when migrating to open source.