The Truth about Databases: Getting to the FACTS on SAP Sybase ASE
Let’s set the record straight. Our competitors have propagated some MYTHS about SAP Sybase ASE… it’s expensive, it trails behind other databases in terms of performance, it’s difficult to manage, it’s...
View ArticleNew Writeup for ASE Error Message 4224
Error 4224 Severity10Message text WARNING: The transaction log for database '%.*s' (dbid %d) can no longer be dumped due to user '%.*s' (suid %d) executing %s.ExplanationThis warning is raised when a...
View ArticleUpdated Writeup for ASE Error Message 225
One of my current projects is updating and expanding the ASE Troubleshooting and Error Messages Guide (TSG). As I update existing error writeups and create new ones, I'll be posting the new content to...
View ArticleNew Release: SAP Sybase ASE Boosts Performance & Scalability in Latest Release
SAP announced today that the latest release of SAP Sybase ASE (SP100) delivers faster processing of unstructured data, a new methodology to minimize storage space and advanced tools to increase data...
View ArticleASE 15.7: A Fight between Cheetah and Rhino...
It has been quite a long time since I have been able to write anything in this public space. The reason is that I have been completely absorbed by one of the most exciting projects I have been...
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Sybase SQL Server 11.0.3.3 for Linux - still going strong
Last night I helped a friend at a small company install, configure and tune Sybase SQL Server 11.0.3.3 for Linux using the same method as I used on HOWTO: INSTALLING AND RUNNING SAP / SYBASE SQL SERVER...
View ArticleNew whitepaper about online utilities
A new whitepaper was published describing the new "online" utilities such as "reorg rebuild" and "create index". You can find this here: http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-44384
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SYB ASE 15.7 - Best Practices / Lessons Learned
Hello database experts, more and more people are interested in Sybase ASE as new database solution for their SAP systems in cause of unknown future of MaxDB and the high prices of databases and...
View ArticleIt’s here: SAP ASE 16 – Extreme Transaction Ready
SAP ASE 16 provides scalability and speed to support higher throughput and lower latency; security to ensure data privacy and system auditability; and, simplicity of database operations to maximize...
View ArticleSAP at the Red Hat Summit
Next week is a landmark week for SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise, we will be announcing the launch of SAP ASE 16, our foundational release for eXtreme OLTP innovations. SAP, has also been hard at work...
View ArticleAppliance for SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise hits the market
Today, Fujitsu announced the GA of an appliance for SAP ASE, our XOLTP database engine and will initially be offered in 3 sizes, built together with SAP's Partners, Fujitsu, Violin, LSI. The appliance...
View ArticleRegister now! Technical Webinar Series: Introducing SAP ASE 16
Looking for the techncial details on SAP ASE 16? Join the 5-part webcast series to learn about the new innovations in this latest release. Our experts will guide you through the new features and...
View ArticleSAP ASE IMDB: Is this fast is the fastest?
At last I have been able to start working on yet another exiting project - SAP ASE IMDB for custom application, with ~1 TB DB as an IMDB template... I agree, working with IMDB is pretty much fun - most...
View ArticleDetermining How ASE Shutdown From An Errorlog
If you find your ASE server unexpectedly not running, the errorlog can provide some useful clues as to how it shutdown. Obligatory anecdote:Many years ago, I once worked a support case with a customer...
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SAP ASE 16.0 Scalability in a Virtualized Environment
You've heard that SAP ASE 16 offers significant new functionality to boost speed and scalability as we've shared benchmarks supporting this claim in previous blogs. And in case you missed ISUG-TECH,...
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Transformables: From Warm Standby to Active-Active MSA with Zero Downtime...
How often in your career do you have a chance to dismantle the old architecture in its entirety and build it again - completely redesigned? Usually, a company upgrades the hardware once in a...
View ArticleReminder SAP Data Management Forum London 10 July 2014
Join us for the UK launch of the SAP Data Management Forum, where we can't wait to tell you about the latest SAP Data Management solutions with new capabilities to solve your most demanding data...
View ArticleUse of LIO Ratio (LIOs/CPU Time) to measure performance
ElapseTime = CPU Time + WaitTime A crude form to account for CPUTime would be something like this CPUTime = Time to perform LIOs + Time to Parse and Compile + CPU Spins because of spinlock contention...
View ArticleSAP ASE 16 New On Demand Resources
On Demand Technical Webcasts Feature New Capabilities in Latest Release We’ve just concluded a very successful 5-part webcast series on SAP ASE 16. The series covered the new features in this latest...
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SAP & Simplicity: While Some Struggle to Embrace It, Others Are Fortunate to...
Hey, Whoever submits a google search for SAP & SIMPLICITY will find himself/herself showered with conflicting opinions: SAP & Simplicity? Prffff. Give me a break....SAP & Simplicity?...
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