Many of the administrative tasks required to keep databases operating efficiently need to be performed regularly. While in some respects, these...
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Advantages of Automating Database Performance Tuning
Database professionals are usually strapped for time. It’s part of the job in most cases. Multi-platform database environments are the norm in...
Automation is Key to Effective Database DevOps
Modern application development using agile development and DevOps techniques is growing in acceptance across all types of IT environments. The...
Unleashing the Power of the API for Automation
Database administrators and developers face increased workloads as businesses continue to expand the size and scope of data they collect and manage....
Benefits of Automating Your Routine Database Tasks
There is no getting around the fact that most of us have jobs which involve at least some degree of repetitive and routine tasks. It really...
The Advantages of Automating Your MySQL Backups
Performing valid backups of their databases is one of the most important tasks for MySQL DBAs. A typical DBA spends the day maintaining databases...
Use ER/Studio Governance Attachments in SQL Server (and other platforms too!)
ER/Studio Data Architect contains extensive metadata for all constructs utilized in the models and data dictionaries, whether used in logical...
The Most Powerful Reaction in IT
Lately, I’ve been seeing a particular video depicting simple yet amazing chemical reactions making its way through my social media feeds....
Achieve Better Automation with Idera’s SQL Diagnostic Manager
A seasoned SQL Server DBA has many skills, expertise and knowledge. Unfortunately, this also means that his/her time is always on demand by many...