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How to Create a Plan for Regulatory Compliance
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SQL Server
The Right Tools Make a DBA More Productive
The work-life of a SQL Server DBA can be unpredictable. One might be called upon to address a performance issue, setup logins, verify the backup...
RATs Can be a Security Threat to Your SQL Servers
Before you click away, let me assure you that this post is not about rodents chewing on power cords or networking cables. RATs is an acronym for...
Why You Should Care about Database Index Fragmentation
Providing smoothly running systems that quickly respond to user queries keeps both customers and management happy. All but the most inexperienced...
Keeping an Eye on All of Your SQL Servers
The majority of organizations that use SQL Server as one of their database solutions have more than one instance in their environment. In some...
Keeping Users Happy with High-Performance Databases
Without users, databases are rather abstract constructs that, it can be argued, have no real purpose. It is certainly an interesting technical...
Prepare for the Worst, Hope for the Best
If you have spent any time in the IT world, you probably know that things do not always go according to plan. In fact, at times it seems that...
Cloud Day 2–Understanding Cloud Storage
Welcome to the Cloud Day 2—in this series you will learn about some slightly more advanced topics in the public cloud. We’re going to go...
Don’t Fear the Robot Database Administrators
Nightmares about automation can conjure up images of shiny robots toiling away tirelessly without ever making an error or requiring a break. At...
Why You Should Consolidate Your SQL Server Environment
Microsoft’s SQL Server is one of the most widely-used relational database solutions on the planet. Due to its popularity, there are numerous...
How to Handle Unexpected Issues During Cloud Migration
A common issue that affects many areas of the IT world is that things often do not go as smoothly as anticipated. Despite the best efforts that...
Are You Willing to Pay the Price of Non-Compliance?
Data privacy is a hot topic in the world of information technology and promises to remain so for the foreseeable future. As the shift continues to a...
The Problem of Data Breaches Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
An unfortunate and common problem that is encountered just about everywhere in the world is the theft of valuable items from their owners by...
Welcome to the SQL Server Query Store
The current situation we all face with the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult or impossible for many individuals to visit their favorite local...
You Need A Reliable Strategy for Protecting Data Resources
Today’s database administrator (DBA) has many responsibilities related to protecting and maintaining access to enterprise data resources....
Who is Responsible and Accountable for a Data Breach?
One of the benefits of forming a corporation is that it provides a level of protection for the individuals who are making decisions regarding the...
Announcing The General Availability of DB PowerStudio 17.1
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...
Do You Know How Many SQL Servers You Have?
It’s a pretty straightforward question that many database teams may have difficulty answering. For multiple reasons, it may become necessary...
What Are the Risks of Paying for Ransomware?
Ransomware is a particularly nasty type of malware that is being deployed with increased frequency over the past several months. In a ransomware...
Why DBAs Need to Look for Trouble
In some professions, individuals are expected to wait patiently until called upon to perform their functions. There are no opportunities for people...
How to Secure Your SQL Servers from Internal Threats
The tremendous value of enterprise data resources makes them an inviting target for malicious actors. Losing sensitive financial or personal data...
Tips on How to Become a SQL Server Database Administrator
The increased focus that organizations are placing on their data resources has put a premium on their use of database technology. Making productive...
Who Do You Trust with Your SQL Servers?
Protecting enterprise data resources has never been more important. The large quantities of data that many organizations store present an inviting...
How to Monitor and Streamline SQL Server Jobs
One of the appeals of using SQL Server as a database platform is the functionality and productivity that can be enjoyed through the use of the SQL...