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Dump to CSV/Postgres memory

I have a large table (300 million lines) that I would like to dump to a csv - I need to do some processing that cannot be done with SQL. Right now I am using Squirrel as a client, and it does not apparently deal very well with large datasets - at least as far as I can tell from my own (limited) experience. If I run the query on the act...

Client to server data upload

I'm trying to design a system similar to the traditional server monitoring systems like MOM, Tivoli, Open View, where an agent will record data and then upload it to a central database once a day, but them also be able to send immediate alerts back to the server. I'm not sure what the best methodology might be for this. I've started look...

How Do I Update a Table From Another Table Only If the Result Count is 1?

I have a table of 2 tables in a one to many relationship. I want to run an update script that will update the table with the FK of the related table only if there is one result (because if there is multiple then we need to decide which one to use, in another method) Here is what I have so far: UPDATE import_hourly_event_reports i S...

trouble connecting to MySql DB (PHP)

Hi I have the following PHP code to connect to my db. <?php ob_start(); $host="localhost"; // Host name $username="root"; // Mysql username $password=""; // Mysql password $db_name="test"; // Database name $tbl_name="members"; // Table name // Connect to server and select databse. mysql_connect("$host", "$username", "$password")or die...

sql newbi - need to copy address_3 from inactive dup record to active address_3

Hi community, I have a table with about 200k addresses. Some are inactive others are active. the inactive ones are duplicates of my active ones. Some of the active ones do not have the address_3 (community names) but the some inactive duplicates do have address_3. I need to being the inactive address_3 into the duplicate match that ...

should i advocate migrating from access to (my)sql

Hi: We have a windows MFC app that is written against an access database on a company server. The db is not that big: 19 MB. There are at most 2-3 users accessing it at any one time. It is used in a factory environment where access speed (or lack thereof) over the intranet becomes noticeable as it is part of the manufacturing time fo...

formula for computed column based on different table's column

Consider this table: c_const code | nvalue -------------- 1 | 10000 2 | 20000 and another table t_anytable rec_id | s_id | n_code --------------------- 2 | x | 1 The goal is to have s_id be a computed column, based on this formula: rec_id*(select nvalue from c_const where code=ncode) This produc...

SQL - re-arrange a table via query

I have a poorly designed table that I inherited. It looks like: User Field Value ------------------- 1 name Aaron 1 email [email protected] 1 phone 800-555-4545 2 name Mike 2 email [email protected] 2 phone 777-123-4567 (etc, etc) I would love to extract this ...

Transmogrify into date from multiple columns

What is a better way to program the following SQL: str_to_date( concat(convert(D.DAY, CHAR(2)), '-', convert(M.MONTH, CHAR(2)), '-', convert(M.YEAR, CHAR(4))), '%e-%m-%Y' ) as AMOUNT_DATE I want to convert the columns D.DAY, M.MONTH, and M.YEAR to a date field using MySQL. The above works, but seems much more complicated t...

Dynamic sql vs stored procedures - pros and cons?

I have read many strong views (both for and against) SPs or DS. I am writing a query engine in C++ (mySQL backend for now, though I may decide to go with a C++ ORM). I cant decide whether to write a SP, or to dynamically creat the SQL and send the query to the db engine.# Any tips on how to decide? ...

Deleting partial data from a field in MySQL

I am trying to remove a specific set of data from a MySQL database field, however I am not sure what the best statement would be for this. For example, if I have a data in a field such as... The use of a secondary password will allow you to gain access to your account from a non-authenticated computer. A non-authenticated computer is ...

SQLite get the 12th record - most efficient?

What's the best SQL query in SQLite to get the Nth item from a list of data. The data does not have numeric keys ...

Need some information regarding data warehousing field

I am a web developer and i would like to shift my field to data warehousing. Can anyone please give me some idea , which langauges or stuff i need to learn like cogonos , datastage, etl or IF anyone currently working can guide me how can i start , i will thankful to you. DO i nned to do oracle because i know mysql , sql. My basic under...

How to create item templates for SQL files, for Visual Studio Database Projects

It's possible to define your own custom templates for normal project types, such as templates for C# files, for a Class Library project. What about a 'Database Project' scenario? I would like to define a standard template for adding a stored procedure, which uses the company's conventions for all stored procedures, such as standard com...

MySQL Insert Data Question

Hi, assume I already created a table in MySQL as below CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS `sales` ( `id` smallint(5) unsigned NOT NULL auto_increment, `client_id` smallint(5) unsigned NOT NULL, `order_time` timestamp NOT NULL default CURRENT_TIMESTAMP on update CURRENT_TIMESTAMP, `sub_total` decimal(8,2) NOT NULL, `shipping_cost` deci...

Using SQLXML Bulk Load in .NET Environment - Error with One to Many relationship on Complex Type

Hi, I have an error when I am importing an XML file using SQLXMLBulkLoad, wondering if anyone could help. Error: Data mapping to column 'Attribute' was already found in the data. Make sure that no two schema definitions map to the same column Full files and details can be found here http://www.experts-exchange.com/Microsoft/Development/...

Write a sql for searching with multiple conditions

Hello everyone, I have a table Student with 2 fields: Name: nvarchar(256) Age: int User will use a WinForm application to input a Name and a Age for searching. If inputted Name is empty, sql will not query Name field. If inputted Age is 0, sql will not query Age field. If Name is Null and inputted Name is empty -> record is matched....

Extract data from PostgreSQL DB without using pg_dump

There is a PostgreSQL database on which I only have limited access (e.g, I can't use pg_dump). I am trying to create a local "mirror" by exporting certain tables from the database. I do not have the permissions needed to just dump a table as SQL from within psql. Right now, I just have a Python script that iterates through my table_names...

Is there any certification in simple SQL

I want to do sql certification but specific like mysql , postgresql , mSsql . Is there any simple sql certification If not which one would be good to do for company level. which covers all topics I am thinking of going in data warehousing, if that helps. ...

Connecting to a fresh SQL Server installation

I know mysql, and I'd like to learn sqlserver. I'm currently stuck on the basics of basics: How to install and configure sql server How to connect to it I installed Sql Server through Web Platform Installer, and have Visual Studio 2008 installed. Still, I can't understand how to connect to my server: I see that the SQL service itse...