A key is typically defined as a column or a group of columns that are used to uniquely locate table records in relational databases (including MySQL, of course). And now that we've covered MySQL primary keys on our blog, it's time to give you a similarly handy guide on foreign keys.

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Today, accessing and managing databases remotely is a fundamental skill for developers, system administrators, and anyone working with data-driven applications. In this article, we will demonstrate how to establish an SSH connection to a MySQL database on a DigitalOcean Droplet—a virtual private server that can host various applications and databases.

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Duplicates pose an ongoing risk to the data consistency and the overall database efficiency. This article will explore the issue of duplicate records, including their origins, the effects they have on databases, and strategies for swiftly detecting and permanently removing duplicates.

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This article will walk you through the essentials of MySQL, shedding light on the intricacies of column types, and explore scenarios where altering column types becomes a necessity, exemplified through the lens of dbForge Studio for MySQL.

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Migrating data from MySQL to Oracle can be a wearisome task with a significant amount of manual effort. It can be streamlined with the assistance of two Devart products: dbForge Studio for Oracle and the ODBC driver for MySQL.

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Serverless databases are a modern approach to database technology. Unlike traditional databases, where users have to manage server infrastructure and capacity planning, serverless databases remove those complexities. Users can focus solely on their data and applications, leaving the database infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and maintenance to the service provider.

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We will walk you through the process of connecting to SQL Server using Devart SDAC, including installation and examples of how to interact with the components.

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Navigating the security landscape of cloud services can be complex, but AWS IAM provides a robust framework for secure access management. In this article, we'll explore what AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is and how it enhances security.

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In this article, we'll briefly review some advantages of SQL Azure, a Microsoft cloud-based SQL database service, and explore how to export and import data between Azure SQL and MySQL server using a universal ODBC driver for SQL Azure and a powerful MySQL tool - dbForge Studio for MySQL.

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This article will explore how to connect to Oracle in Delphi using the Devart ODAC library. We'll cover the installation of Devart ODAC, provide concrete examples of its usage, and even compare it to FireDAC.

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