Recently I was asked to contribute my thoughts on what things in database technology were a surprise in 2018 along with what trends and topics would...
Stan Geiger
How to Build Effective Data Visualizations
A tool like Aqua Data Studio provides a rich canvas for creating data visualizations. While these charts, graphs, etc. can be eye candy,...
Databases Don’t Build Themselves
Last week I was fortunate to be asked to present during the IDERA Live Event. There were many great presentations and those who attended received a...
DB PowerStudio 17.0 Is Now Available
We are pleased to announce the availability of DB PowerStudio 17.0. This release greatly enhances the features of the product for SQL Server...
Announcing the General Availability of DB PowerStudio 16.6.1
IDERA is pleased to announce the general availability of DB PowerStudio 16.6.1. Existing users may upgrade to this latest version via the online...
Why Database Backup Compression Is Better Than Deduplication
I often run into situations where DBAs are having discussions with their Storage Administrator around not compressing database backups so that they...
Announcing SQL Admin Toolset 1.9 Is Now Available
We are pleased to announce the general availability of SQL Admin Toolset. Admin Toolset provides 24 tools that simplify day-to-day tasks for...
IDERA SQL Admin Toolset 1.9 Now Available
We are pleased to announce the general availability of SQL Admin Toolset. Admin Toolset provides 24 tools that simplify day-to-day tasks for...
How to Become Smarter Than the Average Bear
People sometimes ask me why the avatar that I often use is Yogi Bear. Well, it’s because Yogi is famous for the phrase...
Announcing SQL Safe 8.3 General Availability
We are pleased to announce the general availability of SQL Safe 8.3 IDERA's premier backup tool. Existing users may upgrade...
Announcing SQL Safe 8.2 General Availability
We are pleased to announce the general availability of SQL Safe 8.2. Existing users may upgrade to this version through the Idera Customer...
Part 1: Monitoring Analysis Services(SSAS) Performance
So you’re a DBA and your manager comes in and says that the BI team wants to install and configure an instance of Analysis Service. Oh and by the...