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SQL Defrag Manager 3.8 General Availability
We’re excited to announce the release of SQL Defrag Manager 3.8 SQL Defrag Manager is an industry leading automated performance solution that...
SQL Diagnostic Manager 12.3 General Availability
SQL Diagnostic Manager 12.3 is available now. Upgrade or download the free trial version from Idera.com.
SQL Diagnostic Manager for MySQL 8.9.5 General Availability
We are pleased to announce the general availability of SQL Diagnostic Manager (SDM) for MySQL 8.9.5 Existing users may upgrade to this version...
How to adjust the Java heap size of DB Optimizer
DB Optimizer is a Java-based application designed to assist database administrators and developers in optimizing the performance of database systems. If you are running long…
How to adjust the Java heap size of DB Change Manager
DB Change Manager is a Java-based application designed for managing and tracking changes to databases. If you compare 2 datasources with lots of objects, you…
Database Backup and Restores Drills in SQL Server
Creating backups and restoring them is crucial for maintaining the integrity and availability of data in Microsoft SQL Server. Here's a set of...
The Locks, Blocks, and Deadlocks of SQL Server: Unraveling the Knots
Author This blog post was authored by Pinal Dave from SQLAuthority. Introduction Concurrency control is a fundamental part of any database...
TempDB Troubles: Identifying and Resolving TempDB Contentions
Author This blog post was authored by Pinal Dave from SQLAuthority. Introduction The tempdb system database is a global resource in Microsoft SQL...
Announcing General Availability of DB PowerStudio (DBPS) version 18.5
We are pleased to announce the general availability of DB PowerStudio version 18.5! IDERA’s DB PowerStudio provides a powerful cross-platform...
SQL Server Alert Management: From Chaos to Clarity
Author This blog post was authored by Pinal Dave from SQLAuthority. Introduction In the fast-paced world of database administration, staying ahead...
Navigating SQL Server CPU and Memory Usage Woes
Author This blog post was authored by Pinal Dave from SQLAuthority. Introduction Microsoft SQL Server is a powerful database management system, but...
Save Money and Space With SQL Inventory Manager from Idera
As organizations grow, their data processing and storage needs often grow too. It can be easy to lose track of your inventory when you're in charge...
Making the Most of Historical Data: Preventing Future SQL Server Issues
Author This blog post was authored by Pinal Dave from SQLAuthority. Introduction Forecasting future SQL Server performance issues can often feel...
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL SAFE Backup 9.2.1
Introducing IDERA SQL SAFE Backup 9.2.1: The Latest Release of Our Leading SQL Server Backup Solution IDERA SQL Safe Backup is a comprehensive...
Deciphering the SQL Server Performance Mysteries
Author This blog post was authored by Pinal Dave from SQLAuthority. Introduction Microsoft's SQL Server is a robust and widely adopted database...
Do you know the Risks to your Database?
Databases are vitally crucial to modern businesses across all market sectors. They are the repository of an organization’s information resources,...
Harnessing Big Data: A Strategic Advantage for Modern Organizations
There are different claims regarding the coinage of the term big data, but the concept of big data has existed since the mid-20th Century....
Key Insights into Ensuring SQL Server Security with These Practices
There are several examples where data theft has halted businesses or resulted in bad press that will leave a tarnished image. For instance, in 2017,...
Improve SQL Server Usage Management and Efficiency
If your organization deals with a high volume of customer data, telemetry, or other metrics, it’s likely you'll have some substantial databases to...
Get French Holidays
I saw this blog post and I decided to publish this one for France. Here is a PowerShell function that gets all French holidays…
Compliance and Backup Strategy: A Closer Look at the Connection
The Intersection of Compliance and Digital Data Organizations of all sizes and shapes must comply with government and industry regulations. Some...
Macros – Using macros to create Data Vault objects
Some years ago, Sultan shared a post regarding Data Vault modeling with ER/Studio. I strongly recommend to read it before this one. The different Data…
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Compliance Manager 6.1
Introducing IDERA SQL Compliance Manager 6.1: The Latest Release of Our Leading SQL Server Auditing Solution SQL Compliance Manager is the leading...
Mastering the Complexities of Analytics for Big Data in Healthcare, Part 2
In Part 1, we discussed the properties of big data and how it affects the data gathered in the healthcare industry. Here we go over methods for...
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Secure 4.3
We are excited to announce the general availability of IDERA SQL Secure 4.3. IDERA SQL Secure empowers users to identify vulnerabilities in SQL...
Macros – Sample macros to import Logical and Physical Data Models from Microsoft Visio to ER/Studio Data Architect
Visio can draw charts, plans and diagrams. Some people have used Visio to create their Logical and/or Physical Data Models and they would like to…
Mastering the Complexities of Analytics for Big Data in Healthcare, Part 1
Analytics for big data has rapidly become indispensable for nearly all clinical and operational processes in the healthcare industry. Such functions...
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL SAFE Backup 9.2
Introducing IDERA SQL SAFE Backup 9.2: The Latest Release of Our Leading SQL Server Backup Solution IDERA SQL Safe Backup is a comprehensive...
Migrating SQL Server to Azure SQL Database
Migrating SQL Server to Azure SQL Database provides essential benefits. Such advantages include the following: lower cost by shifting expenses from...
Deploy and manage complex Azure environments
The data management professionals of today are finding their landscape changing. They have multiple database platforms to manage and need to control...