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.

Thorough and updated coverage of database design and SQL for DB2 are the focus of this guide for the relational database-management system used on IBM i computer systems. Suitable for classroom instruction or self-study, this book explains the most widely used database language and the way that language is implemented on a variety of computer platforms. Topics covered include database concepts, SQL inquiries, web applications, and database security, and the material is reinforced by numerous illustrations, examples, and exercises.

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.

This joint publication explores how big data and digitalization can support sustainable tourism development and help revitalize and reshape the sector as it emerges from the pandemic. The report, co-published with the World Tourism Organization, examines trends, challenges and opportunities in the use of big data in tourism. It highlights the need for investment in big data systems, partnerships with private and public sector big data providers, the adoption of proven measurement systems for sustainable tourism, and regional policy cooperation. Case studies from Asia and the Pacific illustrate ways of tapping big data in tourism development.

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 report explores digital solutions that can support the core business processes of public health insurance operators in Asia and the Pacific. Examples from low- and middle-income countries in the region and beyond are drawn to demonstrate how digital solutions have improved health insurance management and administration. To support decision-making on potential investments, the report identifies key success factors for integrating new technologies into public health insurance schemes.

This study examines the development and describes the advanced technology used for the construction and operation of the New Khanki Barrage in Punjab, Pakistan. It highlights the socioeconomic benefits of the project to communities. Among the notable impacts of the project is an increase in agricultural outputs and income of over half a million farming families. Communities, particularly women and girls, have also benefited from new health, education, recreation, and other infrastructure. The study also presents challenges identified in the process, which offers valuable lessons in the design and implementation of other infrastructure projects. The New Khanki Barrage was financed by the Asian Development Bank through the Punjab Irrigated Agriculture Investment Program, Project 2.

This publication aims to inform and influence the strategic deployment of digital technologies in developing Asia to help tackle climate change, build climate and disaster resilience, and enhance environmental sustainability. It provides an overview of the available technology types and their applications and assesses opportunities and barriers for their uptake. The publication provides insights on how digital technologies can be operationalized in the Asian Development Bank's developing member countries, including to support nationally determined contributions and green recovery efforts.

Learning MySQL just got a whole lot easier, thanks to this hands-on workshop, complete with simple explanations, engaging examples, and realistic exercises that focus on helping you to build and maintain databases effectively Key Features Learn how to set up and maintain a MySQL database Run SQL queries to create, retrieve, and manipulate data Use MySQL effectively with common business applications such as Excel and MS Access Book DescriptionDo you want to learn how to create and maintain databases effectively? Are you looking for simple answers to basic MySQL questions as well as straightforward examples that you can use at work? If so, this workshop is the right choice for you. Designed to build your confidence through hands-on practice, this book uses a simple approach that focuses on the practical, so you can get straight down to business without having to wade through pages and pages of dull, dry theory. As you work through bite-sized exercises and activities, you'll learn how to use different MySQL tools to create a database and manage the data within it. You'll see how to transfer data between a MySQL database and other sources, and use real-world datasets to gain valuable experience of manipulating and gaining insights from data. As you progress, you'll discover how to protect your database by managing user permissions and performing logical backups and restores. If you've already tried to teach yourself SQL, but haven't been able to make the leap from understanding simple queries to working on live projects with a real database management system, The MySQL Workshop will get you on the right track. By the end of this MySQL book, you'll have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to advance your career and tackle your own ambitious projects with MySQL. What you will learn Understand the concepts of relational databases and document stores Use SQL queries, stored procedures, views, functions, and transactions Connect to and manipulate data using MS Access, MS Excel, and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Read and write data in the CSV or JSON format using MySQL Manage data while running MySQL Shell in JavaScript mode Use X DevAPI to access a NoSQL interface for MySQL Manage user roles, credentials, and privileges to keep data secure Perform a logical database backup with mysqldump and mysqlpump Who this book is forThis book is for anyone who wants to learn how to use MySQL in a productive, efficient way. If you're totally new to MySQL, it'll help you get started or if you've used MySQL before, it'll fill in any gaps, consolidate key concepts, and offer valuable hands-on practice. Prior knowledge of simple SQL or basic programming techniques will help you in quickly grasping the concepts covered, but is not necessary.

Administer, monitor, and replicate your PostgreSQL 14 database for efficient database management and maintenance Key Features Troubleshoot and tackle any administration and management problems in PostgreSQL 14 Find expert techniques for monitoring, fine-tuning, and securing your database Adopt efficient replication for high availability with PostgreSQL 14 Book DescriptionPostgreSQL is a powerful, open-source database management system with an enviable reputation for high performance and stability. With many new features in its arsenal, PostgreSQL 14 allows you to scale up your PostgreSQL infrastructure. With this book, you'll take a step-by-step, recipe-based approach to effective PostgreSQL administration. This book will get you up and running with all the latest features of PostgreSQL 14 while helping you explore the entire database ecosystem. You'll learn how to tackle a variety of problems and pain points you may face as a database administrator such as creating tables, managing views, improving performance, and securing your database. As you make progress, the book will draw attention to important topics such as monitoring roles, validating backups, regular maintenance, and recovery of your PostgreSQL 14 database. This will help you understand roles, ensuring high availability, concurrency, and replication. Along with updated recipes, this book touches upon important areas like using generated columns, TOAST compression, PostgreSQL on the cloud, and much more. By the end of this PostgreSQL book, you'll have gained the knowledge you need to manage your PostgreSQL 14 database efficiently, both in the cloud and on-premise. What you will learn Plan, manage, and maintain PostgreSQL databases in production Work with the newly introduced features of PostgreSQL 14 Use pgAdmin or OmniDB to perform database administrator (DBA) tasks Use psql to write accurate and repeatable scripts Understand how to tackle real-world data issues with the help of examples Select and implement robust backup and recovery techniques in PostgreSQL 14 Deploy best practices for planning and designing live databases Who this book is forThis Postgres 14 book is for database administrators, data architects, database developers, and anyone with an interest in planning and running live production databases using PostgreSQL 14. Those looking for hands-on solutions to any problem associated with PostgreSQL 14 administration will also find this book useful. Some experience with handling PostgreSQL databases will help you to make the most out of this book, however, it is a useful resource even if you are just beginning your Postgres journey.

This report discusses the enhanced framework of the Asia-Pacific Regional Cooperation and Integration Index (ARCII) that now includes digital connectivity and environmental cooperation among other innovations for monitoring progress. The ARCII has been used for monitoring progress in various dimensions of regional cooperation and integration (RCI) in Asia and the Pacific since 2017. With these new features of the ARCII, the report explores the links between regional and global economic integration and sheds light on the application of the index to RCI analysis and policy strategies for Asia and Pacific economies.

Oracle Database Programming with Visual Basic.NET Discover a detailed treatment of the practical considerations and applications of Oracle database programming with Visual Basic 2019 Oracle Database Programming with Visual Basic.NET: Concepts, Designs, and Implementations delivers a comprehensive exploration of the foundations of Oracle database programming using Visual Basic.NET. Using Visual Basic.NET 2019, Visual Studio.NET 2019, and Oracle 18c XE, the book introduces the Oracle database development system, Oracle SQL Developer and Modeler, and teaches readers how to implement a sample database solution. The distinguished author also demonstrates the use of dotConnect for Oracle to show readers how to create an effective connection to an Oracle 18c XE database. The current versions of the .NET framework, ASP.NET, and ASP.NET 4.7 are also explored and used to offer readers the most up to date web database programming techniques available today. The book provides practical example projects and detailed, line-by-line descriptions throughout to assist readers in the development of their database programming skill. Students will also benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to databases, including definitions, examples, descriptions of keys and relationships, and some database components in popular databases, like Access, SQL, and Oracle An exploration of ADO.NET, including its architecture and components, like the DataReader class, DataSet component, DataTable component, and the command and parameter classes A discussion of Language Integrated Query (LINQ), including its architecture and components, its relationship to objects, DataSet, Oracle, and Entities An explanation of how to access data in ASP.NET and ASP.NET Web Services with multiple real project examples. Perfect for college and university students taking courses related to database programming and applications, Oracle Database Programming with Visual Basic.NET will also earn a place in the libraries of programmers and software engineers seeking a comprehensive reference for database coding in Visual Basic.NET.

Get up to speed with core PostgreSQL tasks such as database administration, application development, database performance monitoring, and database testing Key Features Build real-world enterprise database management systems using Postgres 12 features Explore the development, administrative and security aspects of PostgreSQL 12 Implement best practices from industry experts to build powerful database applications Book DescriptionPostgreSQL is an open-source object-relational database management system (DBMS) that provides enterprise-level services, including high performance and scalability. This book is a collection of unique projects providing you with a wealth of information relating to administering, monitoring, and testing PostgreSQL. The focus of each project is on both the development and the administrative aspects of PostgreSQL. Starting by exploring development aspects such as database design and its implementation, you'll then cover PostgreSQL administration by understanding PostgreSQL architecture, PostgreSQL performance, and high-availability clusters. Various PostgreSQL projects are explained through current technologies such as DevOps and cloud platforms using programming languages like Python and Node.js. Later, you'll get to grips with the well-known database API tool, PostgREST, before learning how to use popular PostgreSQL database testing frameworks. The book is also packed with essential tips and tricks and common patterns for working seamlessly in a production environment. All the chapters will be explained with the help of a real-world case study on a small banking application for managing ATM locations in a city. By the end of this DBMS book, you'll be proficient in building reliable database solutions as per your organization's needs. What you will learn Set up high availability PostgreSQL database clusters in the same containment, a cross-containment, and on the cloud Monitor the performance of a PostgreSQL database Create automated unit tests and implement test-driven development for a PostgreSQL database Develop PostgreSQL apps on cloud platforms using DevOps with Python and Node.js Write robust APIs for PostgreSQL databases using Python programming, Node.js, and PostgREST Create a geospatial database using PostGIS and PostgreSQL Implement automatic configuration by Ansible and Terraform for Postgres Who this book is forThis PostgreSQL book is for database developers, database administrators, data architects, or anyone who wants to build end-to-end database projects using Postgres. This book will also appeal to software engineers, IT technicians, computer science researchers, and university students who are interested in database development and administration. Some familiarity with PostgreSQL and Linux is required to grasp the concepts covered in the book effectively.

This publication outlines key blockchain use cases that demonstrate how digital solutions can be applied to facilitate domestic and cross-border trade in Maldives. The Asian Development Bank is helping Maldives implement a robust domestic and regional trade system under the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation program. This integrated trade network facilitates seamless movement of goods and documents, across organizational and national boundaries, and will vastly improve the business environment and overall economic activity. The feasibility study conducted from April to July 2019 established the use cases of blockchain technology that may be ideal in Maldives.

Master data management by effectively utilizing the features of Azure SQL database. Key Features Learn to automate common management tasks with PowerShell. Understand different methods to generate elastic pools and shards to scale Azure SQL databases. Learn to develop a scalable cloud solution through over 40 practical activities and exercises. Book DescriptionDespite being the cloud version of SQL Server, Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance stands out in various aspects when it comes to management, maintenance, and administration. Updated with the latest Azure features, Professional Azure SQL Managed Database Administration continues to be a comprehensive guide for becoming proficient in data management. The book begins by introducing you to the Azure SQL managed databases (Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance), explaining their architecture, and how they differ from an on-premises SQL server. You will then learn how to perform common tasks, such as migrating, backing up, and restoring a SQL Server database to an Azure database. As you progress, you will study how you can save costs and manage and scale multiple SQL databases using elastic pools. You will also implement a disaster recovery solution using standard and active geo-replication. Finally, you will explore the monitoring and tuning of databases, the key features of databases, and the phenomenon of app modernization. By the end of this book, you will have mastered the key aspects of an Azure SQL database and Azure SQL managed instance, including migration, backup restorations, performance optimization, high availability, and disaster recovery. What you will learn Understanding Azure SQL database configuration and pricing options Provisioning a new SQL database or migrating an existing on-premises SQL Server database to an Azure SQL database Backing up and restoring an Azure SQL database Securing and scaling an Azure SQL database Monitoring and tuning an Azure SQL database Implementing high availability and disaster recovery with an Azure SQL database Managing, maintaining, and securing managed instances Who this book is forThis book is designed to benefit database administrators, database developers, or application developers who are interested in developing new applications or migrating existing ones with Azure SQL database. Prior experience of working with an on-premise SQL Server or Azure SQL database along with a basic understanding of PowerShell scripts and C# code is necessary to grasp the concepts covered in this book.