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ApexSQL Audit Is Reaching End of Life — Here’s Your Next Step
If you’ve been using ApexSQL Audit, you’ve probably already heard the news: the product is moving into limited support and will be retired...
Understanding SQL Server Memory Usage
What It Is SQL Server memory usage governs how much memory is used for caching data, executing queries, and managing internal operations. Why It...
Understanding Baselines for SQL Server Performance
What It Is A SQL Server performance baseline is a snapshot of your system under normal load. It helps identify what is considered normal for that...
Understanding Query Wait Types
What It Is Query wait types tell you what SQL Server is waiting on when executing a query. These indicators help DBAs pinpoint performance...
IDERA SQL Safe Backup 9.4 Now Available
Introducing the Latest Version of SQL Safe Backup! SQL Safe Backup is a comprehensive solution for SQL Server database backup and recovery. SQL...
IDERA SQL Compliance Manager 8.0 Now Available
Introducing the Latest Version of SQL Compliance Manager! SQL Compliance Manager is a comprehensive solution designed to help organizations...
Dealing with Parameter Sniffing in SQL Server
What is Parameter Sniffing? Parameter sniffing is a common challenge in SQL Server that occurs when SQL Server compiles and caches an execution plan...
Maximizing SQL Server Performance in the Cloud
As organizations have moved to the cloud at scale, they face many challenges—directly reducing cloud costs or the indirect approach of improving...
Top 10 Myths About Database Management That Could Be Costing You
The Importance of Database Management Effective database management is essential for maintaining the performance, security, and reliability of SQL...
Announcing the General Availability of SQL Diagnostic Manager for MySQL 8.9.7
We are pleased to announce the general availability of SQL Diagnostic Manager (SDM) for MySQL 8.9.7 Existing users may upgrade to this version...
How to Choose the Right Database Management System for Your Needs
Choosing the right database management system (DBMS) for your company is a big choice, representing a strategic opportunity to significantly enhance...
10 Reasons Behind a Slow SQL Server
A slow SQL Server can bring business operations to a crawl, causing frustration for users and costly downtime for organizations. Poor database...
Top 7 Ways to Secure Your SQL Server Against Cyber Threats
Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and SQL Server databases are prime targets for attacks. From ransomware to insider threats, DBAs must stay...
Top 10 Concerns Keeping SQL Server DBAs Awake at Night
SQL Server Database Administrators (DBAs) have a tough job. They are responsible for ensuring database performance, security, and availability—all...
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Secure 4.5
Announcing the release of IDERA SQL Secure 4.5 IDERA SQL Secure 4.5 empowers users to identify vulnerabilities in SQL Server configurations and...
Announcing General Availability of SQL Inventory Manager 2.6.6
SQL Inventory Manager 2.6.6 now available Idera SQL Inventory Manager assists SQL Database Analysts (DBAs) to discover, track, and manage their...
Achieving PCI Compliance in Your SQL Server Environment: Best Practice
Introduction to PCI Compliance Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a globally recognized security standard designed to ensure...
Achieving SOX Compliance in Your SQL Server Environment: Key Strategies
Introduction to SOX Compliance The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was introduced in 2002 to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of...
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Safe Backup 9.3
Take Charge of your SQL Server Backup and Recovery with the Latest Version of SQL Safe Backup! SQL Safe Backup is a comprehensive solution for SQL...
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Workload Analysis 1.7.6
The newest version of SQL Workload Analysis is here! Problematic SQL queries can severely reduce the performance of SQL Server and the...
Getting Proactive with Performance: Leveraging Prescriptive Analysis in IDERA’s SQL Diagnostic Manager
If you’re like most DBAs, you probably spend a good chunk of your day juggling queries, updating indexes, and reassuring anxious stakeholders that...
SQL Diagnostic Manager 13 General Availability
We are pleased to announce the general availability of SQL Diagnostic Manager 13.0. Existing users may upgrade to this version through the Idera...
SQL Server Monitoring: Predictive Analytics & AI Trends for 2025
SQL Server Monitoring: From Reactive to Predictive The world of SQL Server monitoring has undergone a major transformation. In the past, database...
IDERA SQL Compliance Manager 7.0 Now Available
Introducing the Latest Version of SQL Compliance Manager! SQL Compliance Manager is a comprehensive solution designed to help organizations...
Diagnosing SQL Server Problems Faster: Real-Time Solutions for 2025
Understanding SQL Server Performance Issues SQL Server performance issues can manifest as slow query execution, high resource usage, or outright...
Query Tuning Secrets for 2025: How to Optimize SQL Server Like a Pro
Introduction: What Is Query Tuning, and Why Is It Important? Query tuning is a process of optimizing SQL queries to ensure they execute as...
2024: A Transformative Year for SQL Server and Beyond
2024 has been an eventful year for the SQL Server community, with significant milestones, technological advancements, and impactful challenges. From...
The Risks of Running Unsupported SQL Server Versions
Why SQL Server Version Matters SQL Server is the heart of many organizations’ data infrastructure, powering critical operations, analytics, and...
How SQL Server & Idera Tools Safeguard Law Firm 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...