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 an Eye on All of Your SQL Servers
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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...
Incremental Backup recovery
Hi there, We have made the incremental backup of an SQL server database. Unfortunately, all the "full" type backups of...
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
We are excited to announce the release of DB PowerStudio 17.1 with enhancements and improvements in the following areas. New...
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...
Why You Need to Defragment Your SQL Server Indexes
In the quest for optimal database performance, DBAs need to leave no stone unturned. After keeping the data resources in their systems secure, there...
Maintaining System Visibility in a Cloudburst
For those readers attracted to the title of this post in the hopes of finding a new way to cope with your vehicle’s windshield wipers in a...
New and Persistent Threats to Your SQL Servers
It would be nice if there existed some methodology that enabled DBAs to fully protect their SQL Server environment from hackers, malware, and...