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How to Install Riak KV 2.2.6 on Debian 12 (Legacy Package Guide)

Legacy package guide for Riak KV 2.2.6 on Debian 12. Current OpenRiak guidance covers the 3.x source-build process, not these prebuilt packages.

How to use the MySQL STR_TO_DATE() function

In this article, we will learn how to use the MySQL STR_TO_DATE() function, which converts a string to a date or datetime value, based on a specified format.

How the AREA() function works in Mariadb?

The AREA() function is a spatial function that returns the area of a given geometry value. The AREA() function can be used to calculate the area of various geometric shapes, such as polygons, circles, ellipses, etc.

How to Install Redis on openSUSE: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Install Redis on openSUSE with zypper, enable the redis service, verify it with redis-cli, and review server settings.

How to Install Riak KV 2.2.6 on Debian 11 (Legacy Package Guide)

Legacy Riak KV 2.2.6 package guide for Debian 11, whose LTS ended in August 2026. Current OpenRiak guidance covers source builds.

How to use the MySQL SOUNDEX() function

In this article, we will learn how to use the MySQL SOUNDEX() function, which returns the soundex code of a string.

How to Install Redis on macOS: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Install Redis on macOS with Homebrew, start it with brew services, and verify the local server using redis-cli.

How to Install Riak KV 2.2.6 on Debian 10 (Legacy Package Guide)

Legacy Riak KV 2.2.6 package guide for Debian 10, whose LTS ended in June 2024. Current OpenRiak guidance covers source builds.

How to use the MySQL SECOND() function

In this article, we will learn how to use the MySQL SECOND() function, which returns the second of a time or datetime value.

MariaDB AES_ENCRYPT() Function

Learn MariaDB AES_ENCRYPT() syntax, binary output, initialization vectors, encryption modes, and safe key-handling limits.