Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Compliance Manager 7.0
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Diagnosing SQL Server Problems Faster: Real-Time Solutions for 2025
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Query Tuning Secrets for 2025: How to Optimize SQL Server Like a Pro
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Climb Channel Solutions and Idera, Inc. Announce a Strategic Partnership to Deliver World-Class Microsoft SQL Server Tools to the IT Market
Discover the strategic partnership between Climb Channel Solutions and Idera, Inc., bringing industry-leading Microsoft SQL Server tools to IT professionals worldwide. Featuring SQL Diagnostic Manager,…
We Are Excited to Announce the General Availability of DB PowerStudio 18.8
IDERA’s DB PowerStudio continues to provide a powerful cross-platform toolset for database development, tuning, and management. With the release of version 18.8, we’ve introduced a range of exciting enhancements to improve security, flexibility, performance, and...
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 with vast amounts of sensitive data, and SQL Server offers a powerful, scalable solution for managing that information...
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Compliance Manager 6.4
A new version of SQL Compliance Manager has arrived! The leading SQL Server auditing solution in the industry has a new version available! SQL Compliance Manager empowers companies to maintain database compliance standards with ease and confidence while preparing for...
Best Practices for Writing SQL Server Scripts
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Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Workload Analysis 1.7.5
The newest version of SQL Workload Analysis is here! Problematic SQL queries can severely reduce the performance of SQL Server and the business-critical applications that it supports. With the SWA add-on to SQL Diagnostic Manager, users can continuously monitor and...
Lessons from Hurricanes Helene and Milton: Why SQL Server DBAs Need a Business Continuity Plan
Hurricanes Helene and Milton were a stark reminder of the devastating impacts natural disasters can have on infrastructure. With entire regions facing extended power outages and physical isolation, businesses relying on SQL Server databases must ask themselves: are we...
Perpetual vs Subscription: SQL Server Tools Pricing Explained
When it comes to purchasing SQL Server tools, businesses often face a key decision: choosing between perpetual and subscription pricing. Subscription pricing is typically paid on a recurring basis, often monthly or annually, and is funded through operational...
Understanding and Managing High Memory Usage in SQL Server
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How SQL DBAs can Proactively Manage 2025 Compliance Changes
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Navigating SQL Server 2014 End of Life: What it Means for Your Data and How Idera Can Help
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Essentials of Database Indexing for SQL Server
What is Database Indexing Database indexing is a technique used to optimize the performance of a database by enabling faster retrieval of records. It involves creating a data structure that provides quick access to rows in a database table based on the values in one...
Understanding the Principle of Least Privilege in SQL Server Security
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How to Avoid SQL Server Deadlocks: 5 Essential Steps for DBAs
Understanding SQL Server Deadlocks In SQL Server management, deadlocks are a common yet frustrating issue that can disrupt database performance. A deadlock occurs when two or more processes compete for the same resources, creating a cycle of dependency that halts...
We are excited to announce the General Availability of DB PowerStudio 18.7
IDERA’s DB PowerStudio provides a powerful cross-platform toolset for database development, tuning, and management. New benefits DB PowerStudio users will receive by using version 18.7 Enhanced Security authorizations for DB Change Manager, DBArtisan, Rapid...
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Compliance Manager 6.3
The newest version of SQL Compliance Manager is here! SQL Compliance Manager enables you to proactively monitor, alert, and report on the compliance of Microsoft SQL Server in physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Here’s What’s new in SQL Compliance Manager 6.3...