Brandon Adams, Author at IderaBlog

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...

Best Practices for Writing SQL Server Scripts

by Brandon Adams

When it comes to database management, SQL Server scripts are essential for automating repetitive tasks, querying data, and performing administrative...

Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Workload Analysis 1.7.5

by Brandon Adams

The newest version of SQL Workload Analysis is here! Problematic SQL queries can severely reduce the performance of SQL Server and the...

Lessons from Hurricanes Helene and Milton: Why SQL Server DBAs Need a Business Continuity Plan

by Brandon Adams

Hurricanes Helene and Milton were a stark reminder of the devastating impacts natural disasters can have on infrastructure. With entire regions...

Perpetual vs Subscription: SQL Server Tools Pricing Explained

by Brandon Adams

When it comes to purchasing SQL Server tools, businesses often face a key decision: choosing between perpetual and subscription pricing....

Understanding and Managing High Memory Usage in SQL Server

by Brandon Adams

Understanding SQL Server Memory Usage Memory plays a crucial role in SQL Server's performance, serving as the primary storage area for data being...

How SQL DBAs can Proactively Manage 2025 Compliance Changes

by Brandon Adams

As the world becomes more data-driven, regulations around data privacy, security, and management are constantly evolving. In 2025, several major...

Navigating SQL Server 2014 End of Life: What it Means for Your Data and How Idera Can Help

by Brandon Adams

In July 2024, Microsoft SQL Server 2014 reached its end of life (EOL). This milestone marks the end of extended support from Microsoft, which has...

Essentials of Database Indexing for SQL Server

by Brandon Adams

What is Database Indexing Database indexing is a technique used to optimize the performance of a database by enabling faster retrieval of records....

Understanding the Principle of Least Privilege in SQL Server Security

by Brandon Adams

The principle of least privilege is a foundational concept in database security that advocates for granting users the minimum level of access...

How to Avoid SQL Server Deadlocks: 5 Essential Steps for DBAs

by Brandon Adams

Understanding SQL Server Deadlocks In SQL Server management, deadlocks are a common yet frustrating issue that can disrupt database performance. A...

Backup SQL Server: Essential Tools and Strategies

by Brandon Adams

Don’t Take Chances - Backup Your SQL Data! With an overwhelming amount of blog posts, news articles, LinkedIn horror stories, and water cooler chats...