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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...
A Better NetStat (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...
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...
A Better NetStat (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...
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...
A Better NetStat (Part 1)
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 | 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...
Controlling Uptime
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...
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...
Finding Unused (or Used) Drive Letters
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 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...
Is Your Disaster Recovery Plan Prepared for an Ice Storm?
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...
Understanding REST Web Services in PowerShell
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...
Be Prepared for Regulatory Changes in the New Year
It’s a pretty safe bet that most people are glad to welcome the end of 2020. The large-scale changes forced by the COVID-19 pandemic will...
A Better Recursion
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...
Managing Local Group Members (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...
The Challenges of Security in a Hybrid Cloud Environment
The cloud has made many aspects of a computing environment easier to manage. Things like storage and compute power can simply be scaled up and down...
Managing Local Group Members (Part 1)
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 Name of Local Administrator Account
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...
Reading Installed Software (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...