* An essential book for new and migration projects for SQL Server 2005: will ensure that that such projects have a well-designed database and secure, optimized data access strategies right from the start. * Describes all new SQL Server 2005 features related to physical database design and provides completely new chapters on designing for fast data access, and exploiting .NET code in the database for optimum distribution of application logic. * An excellent foundation for MCAD/MCSE/MCDBA Database Design and Implementation exam. * Deep experience and advice, along with many tips or tricks, from an MVP lead author with over ten years of experience with SQL Server.

Get up to speed with Oracle's Autonomous Databases and implementation strategies for any workload or use case, including transactional, data warehousing, and non-relational databases Key Features Explore ADB, its business benefits, and architectural considerations Migrate the existing workload to ADB, explore high availability, and use cloud native methods for monitoring and event notifications Leverage APEX, JSON, the REST API, and SQL Developer Web features for rapid development Book DescriptionOracle Autonomous Database (ADB) is built on the world's fastest Oracle Database Platform, Exadata, and is delivered on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), customer data center (ExaCC), and Oracle Dedicated Region Cloud. This book is a fast-paced, hands-on introduction to the most important aspects of OCI Autonomous Databases. You'll get to grips with concepts needed for designing disaster recovery using standby database deployment for Autonomous Databases. As you progress, you'll understand how you can take advantage of automatic backup and restore. The concluding chapters will cover topics such as the security aspects of databases to help you learn about managing Autonomous Databases, along with exploring the features of Autonomous Database security such as Data Safe and customer-managed keys for Vaults. By the end of this Oracle book, you'll be able to build and deploy an Autonomous Database in OCI, migrate databases to ADB, comfortably set up additional high-availability features such as Autonomous Data Guard, and understand end-to-end operations with ADBs. What you will learn Explore migration methods available for Autonomous Databases, using both online and offline methods Create standby databases, RTO and RPO objectives, and Autonomous Data Guard operations Become well-versed with automatic and manual backups available in ADB Implement best practices relating to network, security, and IAM policies Manage database performance and log management in ADB Understand how to perform data masking and manage encryption keys in OCI's Autonomous Databases Who this book is forThis book is for decision makers, enterprise cloud architects, solution consultants, cloud engineers, implementation partners, and technology students, as well as anyone who wants to learn about Oracle's Autonomous Databases delivered on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Beginner-level knowledge of Linux and OCI and networking concepts and databases, along with hands-on experience in OCI environments is required before getting started with this book.

SQL Server 2012 Data Integration Recipes provides focused and practical solutions to real world problems of data integration. Need to import data into SQL Server from an outside source? Need to export data and send it to another system? SQL Server 2012 Data Integration Recipes has your back. You'll find solutions for importing from Microsoft Office data stores such as Excel and Access, from text files such as CSV files, from XML, from other database brands such as Oracle and MySQL, and even from other SQL Server databases. You'll learn techniques for managing metadata, transforming data to meet the needs of the target system, handling exceptions and errors, and much more. What DBA or developer isn't faced with the need to move data back and forth? Author Adam Aspin brings 10 years of extensive ETL experience involving SQL Server, and especially satellite products such as Data Transformation Services and SQL Server Integration Services. Extensive coverage is given to Integration Services, Microsoft's flagship tool for data integration in SQL Server environments.Coverage is also given to the broader range of tools such as OPENDATASOURCE, linked servers, OPENROWSET, Migration Assistant for Access, BCP Import, and BULK INSERT just to name a few. If you're looking for a resource to cover data integration and ETL across the gamut of Microsoft's SQL Server toolset, SQL Server 2012 Data Integration Recipes is the one book that will meet your needs. * Provides practical and proven solutions towards creating resilient ETL environments * Clearly answers the tough questions which professionals ask * Goes beyond the tools to a thorough discussion of the underlying techniques * Covers the gamut of data integration, beyond just SSIS * Includes example databases and files to allow readers to test the recipes What you'll learn * Import and export to and from CSV files, XML files, and other text-based sources. * Move data between SQL databases, including SQL Server and others such as Oracle Database and MySQL. * Discover and manage metadata held in various database systems. * Remove duplicates and consolidate from multiple sources. * Transform data to meet the needs of target systems. * Profile source data as part of the discovery process.* Log and manage errors and exceptions during an ETL process. * Improve efficiency by detecting and processing only changed data. Who this book is for SQL Server 2012 Data Integration Recipes is written for developers wishing to find fast and reliable solutions for importing and exporting to and from SQL Server. The book appeals to DBAs as well, who are often tasked with implementing ETL processes. Developers and DBAs moving to SQL Server from other platforms will find the succinct, example-based approach ideal for quickly applying their general ETL knowledge to the specific tools provided as part of a SQL Server environment. Table of Contents * MS Office Data Sources * Flat File Sources * XML Data Sources * SQL Database Sources * SQL Server Sources * Miscellaneous Data Sources * Exporting Data from SQL Server * Metadata * Data Transformation * Data Profiling * Delta Data Management * Change Tracking and Change Data Capture * Optimising Data Import * ET Process Acceleration * Logging and Auditing * Appendix A: Data Types * Appendix B: Sample Databases and Scripts

This report reviews the impact of trade facilitation initiatives in Asia and the Pacific since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic began and discusses how to increase supply chain resilience. Supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic have underscored the need for digital and paperless trade procedures. A special chapter examines the pandemic's impact on the supply chains of critical goods such as vaccines, personal protective equipment, and food, and provides policy suggestions for enhancing supply chain resilience and trade facilitation. This is the third biennial progress report on trade facilitation implementation in Asia and the Pacific jointly prepared by the Asian Development Bank and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.

Have you ever been faced with a new type of query to write, or been asked to create an unfamiliar database object? In such situations, you have probably wanted a good, solid example upon which to build, and instead have been forced into the drudgery of parsing railroad-style syntax diagrams in Oracle's manual set. This book frees you from that drudgery by providing tested and working examples of SQL used to solve common problems faced by developers and database administrators on a daily basis. When you're under pressure to get results fast, Oracle SQL Recipes is there at your side.Example-based, providing quality solutions to everyday problems Respects your time by putting solutions first and keeping discussions short Solves the most commonly encountered SQL problems What you'll learn Recognize common query patterns and apply their corresponding solutions. Solve common reporting problems such as sorting rows into buckets. Troubleshoot SQL performance problems. Create and manage database objects such as tables, indexes, and views. Work with XML and tree-structured data. Take advantage of analytic functions, regular expressions, hierarchical query support, and other powerful aspects of Oracle SQL. Who this book is for

Oracle SQL Recipes is written for developers and database administrators who write SQL to run against an Oracle database. It is further written for those whose time is precious, and who just wish for a good example to help them get on with their work. If you want to spend your time writing SQL rather than reading about it, then this is the right book for you. Table of Contents The Basics Summarizing and Aggregating Data Querying from Multiple Tables Creating and Deriving Data Common Query Patterns Working with Date and Time Values Strings Working with Numbers Managing Transactions Data Dictionary Common Reporting Problems Cleansing Data Tree-Structured Data Working with XML Data Partitioning LOBs Database Administration Object Management SQLMonitoring and Tuning Database Troubleshooting

Unlock the secrets of Access 2013 and discover how to use your data in creative ways. With this book's easy step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to build and maintain a full-featured database and even turn it into a web app. You also get tips and practices from the pros for good database design--ideal whether you're using Access for business, school, or at home.

The important stuff you need to knowBuild a database with ease. Organize and update lists, documents, catalogs, and other types of information.Create your own web app. Let your whole team work on a database in the cloud.Share your database on a network. Link your Access database to SQL Server or SharePoint.Customize the interface. Make data entry a breeze by building your own templatesFind what you need fast. Search, sort, and summarize huge amounts of data in minutes.Put your info to use. Turn raw info into well-formatted printed reports.Dive into Access programming. Automate complex tasks and solve common challenges.

In just a short time, you can learn how to use PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript together to create dynamic, interactive websites and applications using three leading web development technologies. No previous programming experience is required. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson in this book builds on the previous ones, enabling you to learn the essentials of full-stack web application development - from HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on the front end, to PHP scripting and MySQL databases on the server. Regardless of whether you run Linux, Windows, or MacOS, the book includes complete instructions to install all the software you need to set up a stable environment for learning, testing, and production. Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common web application development tasks. Practical, hands-on examples show you how to apply what you learn. Quizzes and exercises help you test your knowledge and stretch your skills. Learn how to: * Build web pages with HTML5 and CSS * Use JavaScript to build dynamic, interactive web pages * Get PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript to work together to create modern, standards-compliant web applications * Enhance interactivity with AJAX * Leverage JavaScript libraries such as jQuery * Work with cookies and user sessions * Get user input with web-based forms * Use basic SQL commands * Interact with the MySQL database using PHP * Write maintainable code and get started with version control * Decide when frameworks such as Bootstrap, Foundation, React, Angular, and Laravel can be useful * Create a web-based discussion forum or calendar * Add a storefront and shopping cart to your site Contents at a Glance PART I Web Application Basics 1 Understanding How the Web Works 2 Structuring HTML and Using Cascading Style Sheets 3 Understanding the CSS Box Model and Positioning 4 Introducing JavaScript 5 Introducing PHP PART II Getting Started with Dynamic Web Sites 6 Understanding Dynamic Web Sites and HTML5 Applications 7 JavaScript Fundamentals: Variables, Strings, and Arrays 8 JavaScript Fundamentals: Functions, Objects, and Flow Control 9 Understanding JavaScript Event Handling 10 The Basics of Using jQuery PART III Taking Your Web Applications to the Next Level 11 AJAX: Getting Started with Remote Scripting 12 PHP Fundamentals: Variables, Strings, and Arrays 13 PHP Fundamentals: Functions, Objects, and Flow Control 14 Working with Cookies and User Sessions 15 Working with Web-Based Forms PART IV Integrating a Database into Your Applications 16 Understanding the Database Design Process 17 Learning Basic SQL Commands 18 Interacting with MySQL Using PHP PART V Getting Started with Application Development 19 Creating a Simple Discussion Forum 20 Creating an Online Storefront 21 Creating a Simple Calendar 22 Managing Web Applications PART VI Appendixes A Installation QuickStart with XAMPP B Installing and Configuring MySQL C Installing and Configuring Apache D Installing and Configuring PHP

This report underscores the dynamic partnership of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and ADB in environmental protection and ecological conservation, rural economy, green livable cities, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. The green development partnership between the PRC and ADB has evolved over the years. In the report, best practices, innovations, and lessons learned from this partnership offer insights for ADB, its developing member countries, and other development partners. The report also presents forward-looking directions for further collaboration by the PRC and ADB in pursuit of a more sustainable future.

This publication identifies financial inclusion priorities to stimulate economic recovery and explores the challenges and opportunities of accelerated digital transformation. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the vital role of financial inclusion in supporting resilience and economic recovery among the most vulnerable populations in Asia and the Pacific. This publication proposes recommendations to aid policy makers and regulators. It shares insights from the 2021 Asia-Pacific Financial Inclusion Forum, a policy initiative of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Process. It was prepared in collaboration with the APEC Business Advisory Council, the Asian Development Bank Institute, and the Foundation for Development Cooperation.

This book examines the scope, potential benefits, and challenges of digital platforms in Asia and the Pacific. It proposes measures and policies to help maximize social and economic gains while alleviating adverse effects. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is accelerating digital transformation across Asia and the Pacific. Digital platforms have become prominent intermediaries or marketplaces that allow the exchange of goods, services, and information. They are opening new transaction channels while lowering service costs and enhancing market efficiency. This volume explores topics that include trade and e-commerce, fintech payments, the digital divide, promoting competition, the digitalization of work and the role of universal basic income, and international taxation.

Become well versed with all of ShardingSphere's features for every data management need with this comprehensive guide put together by ShardingSphere's founder and core contributors Key Features Understand the core concepts and efficiently set up Apache ShardingSphere Enhance existing databases with sharding, elastic scaling, encryption, governance features, and more Import and customize the ecosystem's core features for various application scenarios Book DescriptionApache ShardingSphere is a new open source ecosystem for distributed data infrastructures based on pluggability and cloud-native principles that helps enhance your database. This book begins with a quick overview of the main challenges faced by database management systems (DBMSs) in production environments, followed by a brief introduction to the software's kernel concept. After that, using real-world examples of distributed database solutions, elastic scaling, DistSQL, synthetic monitoring, database gateways, and SQL authority and user authentication, you'll fully understand ShardingSphere's architectural components, how they're configured and can be plugged into your existing infrastructure, and how to manage your data and applications. You'll also explore ShardingSphere-JDBC and ShardingSphere-Proxy, the ecosystem's clients, and how they can work either concurrently or independently to address your needs. You'll then learn how to customize the plugin platform to define personalized user strategies and manage multiple configurations seamlessly. Finally, the book enables you to get up and running with functional and performance tests for all scenarios. By the end of this book, you'll be able to build and deploy a customized version of ShardingSphere, addressing the key pain points encountered in your data management infrastructure. What you will learn Assemble a custom solution using the software's pluggable architecture Discover how to use Database Plus features effectively Understand the difference between ShardingSphere-JDBC and ShardingSphere-Proxy Get to grips with ShardingSphere's pluggability mechanism Explore mainstream test models for databases and distributed databases Perform migrations from an on-premise database to a cloud-based database Reconfigure your data infrastructure and eliminate switching costs Who this book is forThis book is for database administrators working with distributed database solutions who are looking to explore the capabilities of Apache ShardingSphere. DBAs looking for more capable, flexible, and cost-effective alternatives to the solutions they're currently utilizing will also find this book helpful. To get started with this book, a basic understanding of, or even an interest in, databases, relational databases, SQL languages, cloud computing, and data management in general is needed.

This report identifies and examines six key technologies that are transforming fundamental financial market infrastructure and will serve as a springboard for the technological advancement of financial market infrastructure in the region. This report ascertains the most current status of technology adoption by Cross-Border Settlement Infrastructure Forum member organizations. They include central securities depositories and central banks in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plus the People's Republic of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (collectively known as ASEAN+3) region.

This report illustrates why Southeast Asian countries need big data for recovery from COVID-19 to radically transform the delivery of key services such as health care, social protection, and education. The final of a four-part series, it looks at the impact of the pandemic on Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, and the Philippines to determine how big data can help governments analyze the challenges they face. It outlines policy reforms and recommendations to help capture the benefits of big data, including drawing up digital roadmaps, improving technical infrastructure, and ramping up training to create a skilled workforce to lead the digital transformation.

This technical study examines the state of e-commerce infrastructure among CAREC countries looking at internet payment systems, delivery, and logistics infrastructure. Digital trade promotion has been a long-standing priority for member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program to support their integration into global value chains and economic diversification. The study underscores the importance of enabling legislation, digital literacy, and creation of trust. Comprehensive strategy; adequate data for policy making; and support for e-commerce ecosystems, industry associations, and start-ups could nurture e-commerce markets. In addition, CAREC countries must leverage international and regional initiatives to expand domestic and cross-border e-commerce and promote digital trade.

This publication sets out considerations for policymakers embarking on planning and implementing a digital transformation of tax administration. Digitalization can play a key role in helping tax authorities lower compliance and administrative costs, collect more revenue more efficiently, enhance transparency and service to taxpayers, and accommodate big data flows. This report explores how tax administrations can use technology and how risks can be identified and reduced. It provides an assessment framework to support policymakers as they begin the planning process and outlines considerations for effective implementation of the tax administration of the future.

This edition provides analysis of tax systems and their administration in 38 economies across the region as a resource for revenue bodies seeking to boost fiscal capacity weakened by the pandemic. Topics covered include features of an effective tax reform strategy, the use of innovative technologies, taxing the digital economy, and international cooperation to help crack down on tax loopholes. The publication enables revenue bodies to benchmark their administration against similar economies in the region to help improve performance. The comparable data and analysis are based largely on the 2020 round of the International Survey on Revenue Administration.