Top 10 Concerns Keeping SQL Server DBAs Awake at Night
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Top 10 Concerns Keeping SQL Server DBAs Awake at Night
SQL Server Database Administrators (DBAs) have a tough job. They are responsible for ensuring database performance, security, and availability—all while keeping up with ever-evolving technologies and compliance requirements. One misstep can lead to downtime, data...
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Secure 4.5
Announcing the release of IDERA SQL Secure 4.5 IDERA SQL Secure 4.5 empowers users to identify vulnerabilities in SQL Server configurations and access, establish robust security policies and baselines, and receive alerts for potential risks. With a single-button...
Announcing General Availability of SQL Inventory Manager 2.6.6
SQL Inventory Manager 2.6.6 now available Idera SQL Inventory Manager assists SQL Database Analysts (DBAs) to discover, track, and manage their entire SQL Server environment with ease. It provides automated server discovery, real-time inventory monitoring, and...
Achieving PCI Compliance in Your SQL Server Environment
Introduction to PCI Compliance Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a globally recognized security standard designed to ensure that businesses handling credit card transactions protect cardholder data. Established in 2004 by major credit card...
Achieving SOX Compliance in Your SQL Server Environment
Introduction to SOX Compliance The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was introduced in 2002 to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate financial reporting. It establishes strict regulatory requirements for data integrity, financial...
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Safe Backup 9.3
Take Charge of your SQL Server Backup and Recovery with the Latest Version of SQL Safe Backup! SQL Safe Backup is a comprehensive solution for SQL Server database backup and recovery. SQL Safe Backup dramatically lowers the cost of data protection for companies by...
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Workload Analysis 1.7.6
The newest version of SQL Workload Analysis is here! Problematic SQL queries can severely reduce the performance of SQL Server and the business-critical applications that it supports. With the SWA add-on to SQL Diagnostic Manager, users can continuously monitor and...
Getting Proactive with Performance: Leveraging Prescriptive Analysis in IDERA’s SQL Diagnostic Manager
If you’re like most DBAs, you probably spend a good chunk of your day juggling queries, updating indexes, and reassuring anxious stakeholders that “yes, the database is still up.” In the midst of all these fires to put out, it’s easy to go on autopilot and only...
SQL Diagnostic Manager 13 General Availability
We are pleased to announce the general availability of SQL Diagnostic Manager 13.0. Existing users may upgrade to this version through the Idera Customer Portal. New users may download the trial version from the Idera Website. What’s SQL Diagnostic Manager? SQL...
SQL Server Monitoring Reimagined: Predictive Analytics and AI Trends for 2025
SQL Server Monitoring: From Reactive to Predictive The world of SQL Server monitoring has undergone a major transformation. In the past, database administrators (DBAs) relied on reactive methods to address performance issues after they occurred. While this approach...
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Compliance Manager 7.0
Introducing the Latest Version of SQL Compliance Manager! SQL Compliance Manager is a comprehensive solution designed to help organizations proactively monitor, alert, and report on the compliance of Microsoft SQL Server environments. It supports physical, virtual,...
Diagnosing SQL Server Problems Faster: Real-Time Solutions for 2025
Understanding SQL Server Performance Issues SQL Server performance issues can manifest as slow query execution, high resource usage, or outright database downtime. These problems disrupt workflows, delay applications, and negatively impact user experiences. For...
Query Tuning Secrets for 2025: How to Optimize SQL Server Like a Pro
Introduction: What Is Query Tuning, and Why Is It Important? Query tuning is a process of optimizing SQL queries to ensure they execute as efficiently as possible - minimizing resource usage while delivering the expected results. For database administrators (DBAs),...
Reflecting on 2024 – A Transformative Year for SQL Server and Beyond
2024 has been an eventful year for the SQL Server community, with significant milestones, technological advancements, and impactful challenges. From the official end-of-life for SQL Server 2014 to the announcement of SQL Server 2025 and a greater emphasis on database...
Don’t Be Part of the 20%: The Risks of Running SQL Server 2012 or Other Unsupported Versions
Why SQL Server Version Matters SQL Server is the heart of many organizations’ data infrastructure, powering critical operations, analytics, and reporting. However, recent reports indicate that 20% of businesses are still running outdated or unsupported SQL Server...
Climb Channel Solutions and Idera, Inc. Announce a Strategic Partnership to Deliver World-Class Microsoft SQL Server Tools to the IT Market
Discover the strategic partnership between Climb Channel Solutions and Idera, Inc., bringing industry-leading Microsoft SQL Server tools to IT professionals worldwide. Featuring SQL Diagnostic Manager,…
We Are Excited to Announce the General Availability of DB PowerStudio 18.8
IDERA’s DB PowerStudio continues to provide a powerful cross-platform toolset for database development, tuning, and management. With the release of version 18.8, we’ve introduced a range of exciting enhancements to improve security, flexibility, performance, and...
Empowering Law Firms: How SQL Server and Idera Tools Safeguard Legal Data
SQL Servers can play a crucial role in supporting the needs of the legal market, particularly for attorneys and law firms. The legal industry deals with vast amounts of sensitive data, and SQL Server offers a powerful, scalable solution for managing that information...
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Compliance Manager 6.4
A new version of SQL Compliance Manager has arrived! The leading SQL Server auditing solution in the industry has a new version available! SQL Compliance Manager empowers companies to maintain database compliance standards with ease and confidence while preparing for...
Best Practices for Writing SQL Server Scripts
When it comes to database management, SQL Server scripts are essential for automating repetitive tasks, querying data, and performing administrative functions. A well-written SQL script can boost performance, simplify maintenance, and reduce the likelihood of errors....