#PI OLEDB
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Inserting Multiple Events into PI's picomp2 Table: Understanding Data Types and SQL Nuances
A walkthrough of common issues when batch inserting events into OSIsoft PI's picomp2 table using SQL, with solutions and best practices for data type consistency and using the PI OLEDB provider effectively.
Roshan Soni
Searching for Usernames Across Multiple PI Servers: Methods, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
Managing user accounts across several PI Servers is often a challenge. In this post, we review current community-driven solutions for searching usernames across multiple PI Data Archive servers and discuss future enhancements to PI System management capabilities.
Roshan Soni
Querying AF Data Using PI OLEDB Provider 4.0: Beta Release and New Capabilities
The PI OLEDB Provider 4.0 now supports SQL queries against PI Asset Framework (AF), making it easier to integrate AF data with your tools. The beta is available for vCampus subscribers.
Roshan Soni
How to Efficiently Query High-Volume PI Archive Data Using PI OLEDB and .NET
Learn how to optimize .NET applications to query thousands of PI tags efficiently using PI OLEDB, including batching, SQL tricks, threading, and alternatives.
Roshan Soni
Clarifying PI Web Services Data Paths: "PI:\\..." vs "AF:\\..."
A deep dive into how PI Web Services 2012 routes data writes through "PI:\\..." and "AF:\\..." paths, and what this means for buffering, fanning, and data consistency in PI System architectures.
Roshan Soni
OSIsoft PI OLEDB: Why Joining SQL Tables to PIInterp2 Can Fail (and How to Fix It)
Running into trouble joining SQL tables to PI OLEDB's PIInterp2 table using linked servers? Learn why query length limits and provider quirks matter, and how sp_executesql can help you query thousands of tags efficiently.
Roshan Soni
Using PI OLEDB's ROUND5 Function With SQL Server Linked Servers: Challenges and Best Practices
Learn how to use OSIsoft PI's ROUND5 function through PI OLEDB with SQL Server linked servers for timestamp rounding, workarounds for common issues, and whether you actually need to round your PI `piinterp` timestamps at all.
Roshan Soni
Integrating Power BI with OSIsoft PI: Common Challenges and Solutions
Learn how to overcome common challenges when integrating Power BI parameters with OSIsoft PI using PI OLEDB or PI SQL Client. Explore effective workarounds and understand the nuances of system interactions.
Roshan Soni
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