Author: Jeff Surretsky

So you want to export data from Oracle? Let’s count the ways.

• Post author:By Jeff Surretsky

There are many ways to export data from Oracle. Be it application, meta or both, Toad for Oracle has you covered.

Tags: application, automate, Automation, Data, database, databases, export, extract, fastest, meta, metadata, Oracle, pump, Toad for Oracle

SQL Server audit and GDPR compliance: Configure, alert and report [How to]

• Post author:By Jeff Surretsky

Not sure how to ensure your SQL Server environment adheres to GDPR? Set up a SQL Server audit and comply with 5 articles, complete with alert and reporting.

Tags: alert, ApexSQL, audit, compliance, GDPR, PII, privacy, reporting, SOX, SQL Server

Is managing your SQL Server environment too expensive? [Redgate alternative]

• Post author:By Jeff Surretsky

Spending too much on your Redgate SQL server environment? Want to reduce spend? Read how one customer saved and compare: ApexSQL Solution vs. Redgate.

Tags: Administration, ApexSQL, automate, Automation, Azure, Data Modeling, Database Management Tools, dba, developer, Development, DevOps, Optimize, quest, redgate, SQL Server, tune

What is a beta program? Be an influencer. Sign up now.

• Post author:By Jeff Surretsky

Toad is an extensive family of industry-leading products empowering you to manage and optimize databases. Join our beta team and help guide our future.

Tags: beta, new, Oracle, toad, Toad for Oracle

What’s new in Toad Data Point Workbook 5.1.3?

• Post author:By Jeff Surretsky

The most noticeable enhancements in this release is the newly redesigned Workbook, drag and drop workflow steps, pivot grids and dimensional views.

Tags: #brio, Analysis, Automation, cross platform, Data Modeling, Hadoop, hyperion, MySQL, NoSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Toad Data Point, Toad Data Point Workbook, Toad Intelligence Central

6 new features in Toad Intelligence Central 5.1 [How to]

• Post author:By Jeff Surretsky

Learn how 6 new features work in Toad Intelligence Central 5.1. Auto backup, transfer group owner, create user group are just 3 of the 6. Read this how-to.

Tags: Analysis, collaborate, cross platform, data cleansing, Data Prep, Toad Data Point, Toad Intelligence Central

Predict the future performance of your Oracle databases

• Post author:By Jeff Surretsky

Using Spotlight® on Oracle you can predict the future performance of individual SQL statements and use the predictions to lessen future performance issues.

Tags: dba, Spotlight on Oracle, SQL, SQL Optimizer, Toad DB Admin Module, Toad for Oracle

Toad® for Oracle: Historical and future space usage

• Post author:By Jeff Surretsky

Learn how to manage your space usage and predict future needs in your Oracle Databases using Toad for Oracle.

Tags: dba, space, toad, Toad for Oracle

9 blogs to help tune your most challenging SQL Statements

• Post author:By Jeff Surretsky

Toad Xpert will help you quickly find and optimize your SQL ensuring that your Oracle and SQL Server applications run as fast as possible.

Tags: Agile, Development, DevOps, Optimize, SQL Tips and Tricks, Toad for Oracle, tune, xpert

Server Compare sets itself apart [Toad for SQL Server]

• Post author:By Jeff Surretsky

Learn how to use this unique and powerful feature that allows you to easily compare and synchronize properties between SQL Servers.

Tags: Agile, Automation, Development, DevOps, SQL Server, Toad for SQL Server

SQL in COBOL? Find and tune your SQL wherever it is.

• Post author:By Jeff Surretsky

Do you embed your SQL in COBOL? Even if you don't, toad can proactively fin and tune your SQL wherever it is.

Tags: Optimize, scan, SQL Optimizer, SQL Optimizer for Oracle, SQL Optimizer for SQL Server, toad, Toad for Oracle, Toad for SQL Server, tune

What is a Toad Snapshot and why should I use it?

• Post author:By Jeff Surretsky

This blog will tell you how you can take a picture or snapshot of your Oracle database using Toad for Oracle.

Tags: snapshot, Toad for Oracle Developer