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Filtered Indexes and Performance
Introduction During a recent SQL Server Performance Tuning consultation, I was asked a fascinating question by a Senior DBA working with me from the...
Being a Proactive DBA Makes You More Productive
A career as a database administrator (DBA) should appeal to individuals interested in a job that involves a diverse range of duties and technical...
The Most Surprising SQL Antipattern We Use
Do you like hammering nails with screwdrivers? Me neither, but all too often we take this kind of approach when writing our SQL queries. We use the...
Why Should You Care About Crypto Mining on Your SQL Servers?
Many different types of malware are floating around out there. Some of the variants are purely destructive and are designed to simply delete data....
Identifying SQL Server Performance Problems Part 3
In the previous tip we introduced the PowerShell “SmbShare” module which comes with Windows and enables you to manage file shares. We looked at the...
Troubleshooting Over-Indexing for Performance
Introduction I have now warned several times against the mindset that suggests indexing is a silver bullet for SQL Server performance. In the...
The Most Important Metrics for Monitoring MySQL Databases
In the previous tip we introduced the PowerShell “SmbShare” module which comes with Windows and enables you to manage file shares. We looked at the...
Troubleshooting Under-Indexing for Performance
In the previous tip we introduced the PowerShell “SmbShare” module which comes with Windows and enables you to manage file shares. We looked at the...
Why Automation is Mandatory for Database Administrators
In the previous tip we introduced the PowerShell “SmbShare” module which comes with Windows and enables you to manage file shares. We looked at the...
Using Data Visualization for More Effective Communication
Enterprise data represent some of an organization’s most valuable assets. Using enterprise data resources productively can spell the difference...
Make Sure You are Using the Right Kind of SQL Server Backup
In the previous tip we introduced the PowerShell “SmbShare” module which comes with Windows and enables you to manage file shares. We looked at the...
How to Perform Valuable Capacity Planning
In the previous tip we introduced the PowerShell “SmbShare” module which comes with Windows and enables you to manage file shares. We looked at the...
Beginning Indexes for SQL Server Performance
In the previous tip we introduced the PowerShell “SmbShare” module which comes with Windows and enables you to manage file shares. We looked at the...
Don’t Let Increased GDPR Fines Hurt Your Bottom Line
In the previous tip we introduced the PowerShell “SmbShare” module which comes with Windows and enables you to manage file shares. We looked at the...
Why You Need to Care About SQL Server Fragmentation
In the previous tip we introduced the PowerShell “SmbShare” module which comes with Windows and enables you to manage file shares. We looked at the...
Uptime Report
I've been working on a little project on my own that I thought I would share with the public. The project is essentially creating a report that...
The Benefits of Consolidating Your Database Support Tools
In the previous tip we introduced the PowerShell “SmbShare” module which comes with Windows and enables you to manage file shares. We looked at the...
Identifying Performance Problems Part 2
In the previous tip we introduced the PowerShell “SmbShare” module which comes with Windows and enables you to manage file shares. We looked at the...
Make Sure Your SQL Servers Don’t Get Lost in the Cloud
In the previous tip we introduced the PowerShell “SmbShare” module which comes with Windows and enables you to manage file shares. We looked at the...
Geek Sync | Automating Database Administration Is No Longer Optional
In the previous tip we introduced the PowerShell “SmbShare” module which comes with Windows and enables you to manage file shares. We looked at the...
Identifying Performance Problems Part 1
Every server, database, storage appliance and network encounter some sort of performance issues. It is a major part of our job as database...
Best Practices for Your SQL Server Security
SQL Server security has always been important. Protecting the enterprise data resources stored in SQL Server databases is arguably the prime...
How Secure Are Your MySQL Databases?
Answering this question should be a pretty straightforward exercise for MySQL support teams. In some cases, such as when databases are still in the...
Automating Database Administration is no Longer Optional
Yes, the title of today’s blog post is somewhat provocative, but I think after reading what I have to say that you’ll agree with it. There are...
What are the Benefits of Using an IDE?
Database professionals need to perform many different activities in their role of supporting the systems that store and protect enterprise data...
Geek Sync | 3 Secrets to Improve MySQL Performance
MySQL is a very robust database, but just like any other RDBMS there is an opportunity to improve performance. This session is for all the...
Choosing the Most Effective SQL Server Monitoring Solution
Maintaining a high-performing SQL Server environment can be a daunting task for a database team. Many factors can impact the performance and...
A Visit to the Doctor Can Resolve Your Slow Query Issues
Even the most dedicated DBA is occasionally afflicted with some type of physical ailment that requires a day or two off from work. Sometimes all...
A Powerful Suite of Tools for Increased DBA Productivity
Working across multiple database platforms is the norm these days for many DBAs. Most organizations do not restrict themselves to using one...