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HIVE_BAD_DATA is generally related to bad data in source file or data type mismatch. I have experienced this error while working with JSON data read in AWS Athena. For example, I have below sample JSON data that is stored in s3 bucket And here is external table DDL statement. Since socialdata field forming…PART 1 – Migration of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services to New Server
One of our client was using SSRS2008R2 (Native Mode) and they decided to upgrade to SSRS2017. There are two methods available that can fulfil this upgrade. One by using some scripting and another one by physically moving ReportServer database to the new server. Physically moving ReportServer database to the new server is a recommended method…Why Wait? Hit the Ground Running with HoloLens 2!
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In Part-1, SSRS migration steps have been discussed. Many congratulations for SSRS migration but migration journey is not yet over. SSRS migration opens door for new issue and challenges due to feature update but also it welcomes new feature that comes with newer version of SSRS. Below mentioned all problem statements are related to migration…HIVE_BAD_DATA: Error parsing field value for field ERROR in AWS Athena
HIVE_BAD_DATA is generally related to bad data in source file or data type mismatch. I have experienced this error while working with JSON data read in AWS Athena. For example, I have below sample JSON data that is stored in s3 bucket And here is external table DDL statement. Since socialdata field forming…PART 1 – Migration of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services to New Server
One of our client was using SSRS2008R2 (Native Mode) and they decided to upgrade to SSRS2017. There are two methods available that can fulfil this upgrade. One by using some scripting and another one by physically moving ReportServer database to the new server. Physically moving ReportServer database to the new server is a recommended method…Update Existing Windows File Share Subscriptions to Use Common File Share Account
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