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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Bottom-Line Benefits of SQL Server Monitoring
Across nearly every industry, organizations depend upon SQL Server applications to drive critical business operations. In fact, the costs of IT...