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A Basic Crontab Tutorial Guide for Beginners
Learning

A Basic Crontab Tutorial Guide for Beginners

Learn how to use crontab for cron jobs in Linux and other operating systems. Schedule reoccurring activities, automate repetitive tasks, etc.

  • Justin Cross
    Justin Cross
4 min read
Implementing Trusted Tickets For Tableau Server With NodeJS
Embedded Analytics

Implementing Trusted Tickets For Tableau Server With NodeJS

This article shows how to implement trusted tickets, as described in Trusted Ticket Authentication with Tableau Server.   We'll build a ticket broker with a simple API called by a front-end that

  • Team Zuar
    Team Zuar
10 min read
Data Cleaning: Benefits, Steps and Using Clean Data
Learning

Data Cleaning: Benefits, Steps and Using Clean Data

This article discusses data cleaning, its benefits, and how to create and use clean data.

  • Team Zuar
    Team Zuar
6 min read
How to Load Data From an Amazon S3 Bucket Into Redshift
Database/Cloud

How to Load Data From an Amazon S3 Bucket Into Redshift

See how to load data from an Amazon S3 bucket into Amazon Redshift. We’ll cover using the COPY command to load tables in both singular and multiple files. with some options available with COPY that allow the user to handle various delimiters, NULL data types, and other data characteristics.

  • Matt Palmer
    Matt Palmer
6 min read
Access Your Tableau Analytics From Anywhere, Even Without a VPN
Embedded Analytics

Access Your Tableau Analytics From Anywhere, Even Without a VPN

Whether you are having to make tough decisions about your business or experiencing high demand and growth, data driven decision making should become a top priority for any business that is navigating a volatile market.

  • Greg Rossi
    Greg Rossi
8 min read
Embedded Analytics: SAML SSO with Tableau Cloud and Okta
Embedded Analytics

Embedded Analytics: SAML SSO with Tableau Cloud and Okta

Implement single sign on (SSO) for Tableau Online with security assertion markup language (SAML) identity provider (IdP) Okta.

  • Team Zuar
    Team Zuar
7 min read
Embedded Analytics: SAML SSO With Tableau Cloud & OneLogin
Embedded Analytics

Embedded Analytics: SAML SSO With Tableau Cloud & OneLogin

Implement single sign-on for Tableau Online with SAML & IdP OneLogin. And create a simple application that embeds a Tableau dashboard into a webpage.

  • Team Zuar
    Team Zuar
7 min read
The Straightforward Guide to Data Warehouse Design
Database/Cloud

The Straightforward Guide to Data Warehouse Design

Do you need assistance with your data warehouse design? Zuar provides a few tips to help with this process.

  • Team Zuar
    Team Zuar
5 min read
MariaDB vs. MySQL
Database/Cloud

MariaDB vs. MySQL

Trying to choose a DBMS? Learn the differences between MariaDB and MySQL. Zuar compares and contrasts these two database management systems.

  • Team Zuar
    Team Zuar
6 min read
Amazon Redshift Cheat Sheet
Database/Cloud

Amazon Redshift Cheat Sheet

Questions about Redshift? We're providing answers to the questions we often get from Redshift users and admins.

  • Matt Palmer
    Matt Palmer
6 min read
ETL vs ELT: What's the Difference?
Data Pipeline

ETL vs ELT: What's the Difference?

At Zuar, we advocated using ELT instead of the more traditional ETL due to the ease of eliminating errors and auditing data with ELT. Here's why...

  • Team Zuar
    Team Zuar
7 min read
Should You Build Your Own Data Pipeline?
Database/Cloud

Should You Build Your Own Data Pipeline?

What is a data pipeline? Data pipelines are systems that pull in data points from different sources and consolidate them into a streamlined repository for analysis and modeling. Your data pipeline could be

  • Team Zuar
    Team Zuar
6 min read
What Is a Data Pipeline and How to Build One
Learning

What Is a Data Pipeline and How to Build One

Data pipelines enable the smooth flow of information. They automate the process of extracting, validating, and loading the data for analysis. This helps eliminates errors and combats latency. Effective data pipelines are critical for data-driven enterprises.

  • Team Zuar
    Team Zuar
7 min read
SQL Indexes: A Practical Guide
Database/Cloud

SQL Indexes: A Practical Guide

SQL indexes aid in the execution of a query when conditions are placed in the query. Learn more about this useful tool.

  • Mark Segal
    Mark Segal
10 min read
Snowflake Cheat Sheet
Database/Cloud

Snowflake Cheat Sheet

Answers to common Snowflake.com questions from users and account admins.

  • Team Zuar
    Team Zuar
4 min read
NoSQL & SQL Injection Attacks in MongoDB
Database/Cloud

NoSQL & SQL Injection Attacks in MongoDB

Understand MongoDB vulnerabilities to SQL and NoSQL injection attacks. Hint: injecting JSON code into a MEAN app! See how to protect your databases.

  • Team Zuar
    Team Zuar
5 min read
Postgres: Filter an aggregation without the WHERE clause

Postgres: Filter an aggregation without the WHERE clause

Turns out you can filter aggregations in PostgreSQL outside of the WHERE clause.

  • Greg Rossi
    Greg Rossi
3 min read
PostgreSQL vs MySQL: When to Use and How to Choose
Database/Cloud

PostgreSQL vs MySQL: When to Use and How to Choose

PostgreSQL and MySQL are both well-known powerhouse database management systems (DBMS). While both are fantastic, you still have to determine which is best for your specific needs. This article compares the differences between PostgreSQL and MySQL.

  • Mark Segal
    Mark Segal
5 min read
Loading Flat Files Into a Database For Analytic Insights
Database/Cloud

Loading Flat Files Into a Database For Analytic Insights

At Zuar, we encounter all sorts of file formats and structures out in the real world. Although they may seem simple to work with, flat files can often create interesting situations to overcome.

  • Carla Gentry
    Carla Gentry
6 min read
Data Mart vs Data Warehouse vs Database vs Data Lake
Database/Cloud

Data Mart vs Data Warehouse vs Database vs Data Lake

Not sure whether to invest in a data mart, data warehouse, database or data lake? Let's examine the key differences.

  • Team Zuar
    Team Zuar
  • Mark Segal
    Mark Segal
12 min read
The NetSuite API: Exploring SOAP Requests
Data Pipeline

The NetSuite API: Exploring SOAP Requests

Learn new ways to work with NetSuite's SuiteTalk Web Services Platform to gain access to customer data for subsequent transformation, enhancement, and presentation.

  • Kenneth East
    Kenneth East
  • Matt Palmer
    Matt Palmer
11 min read
The Types of Modern Databases in 2026: A Complete Guide for the AI Era
Database/Cloud

The Types of Modern Databases in 2026: A Complete Guide for the AI Era

Aren’t sure which modern database is right for your organization? Zuar explores the different database models and their benefits.

  • Joel Stellner
    Joel Stellner
17 min read
How to Design a Database Schema, With Examples
Database/Cloud

How to Design a Database Schema, With Examples

Learn how to design a database schema, best practices, examples, naming conventions, security concerns, and the 6 common types of database schemas.

  • Carla Gentry
    Carla Gentry
7 min read
What’s the Difference Between SQL & NoSQL
Database/Cloud

What’s the Difference Between SQL & NoSQL

How do you know if a SQL or NoSQL database is the right choice for your business? First, let’s touch on what these two databases actually are. * SQL databases are relational. The

  • Team Zuar
    Team Zuar
6 min read
SNOWFLAKE HOW TO: Create Date Dimensions Table, Calendar Table, Date Scaffold, or Date Spine
Database/Cloud

SNOWFLAKE HOW TO: Create Date Dimensions Table, Calendar Table, Date Scaffold, or Date Spine

Learn how to create a Date Dimensions or Calendar Table, also known as a Date Scaffold or Date Spine.

  • Greg Rossi
    Greg Rossi
3 min read
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