Year: 2024

  • Connecting HeidiSQL to MariaDB or MySQL behind an AWS bastion

    written 2024.07.23 MariaDB version 10.11.6 Heidi 12.7.0.6 I was frustrated trying to do that — the main reason I was stuck is I was trying to use a too modern key format. Sometimes going backwards fixes things. First connect to you aws bastion and  First install putty and plink  I’ve on plink release 0.81 now…

  • Preventing accidental large deletes.

    Instructions for Developers on Using the safe_delete Stored Procedure To enhance safety and auditability of delete operations within our databases, we have implemented a controlled deletion process using a stored procedure named safe_delete. This procedure relies on a temporary table (temp_delete_table) that lists complete records intended for deletion, not just their IDs. This approach helps…

  • Parking at the Baltimore Greyhound

    There is no overnight parking at the Baltimore Greyhound station, but 200 yards away is the Horseshoe casino, which has $5 a day parking, and free for Caesars Reward Clubs members.  The free parking is fine, but the Rewards parking is monitored.   You can get a rewards card for free in the casino, or at…