Brandon Adams
With over two decades of experience in SQL, SaaS, data center infrastructure, power quality, data storage, disaster recovery, and IT security, Brandon bridges technical expertise with business needs to help organizations get the most out of their data environments. He focuses on making complex database and infrastructure challenges easier to understand, enabling DBAs and IT leaders to improve performance, strengthen security, and simplify management.
Latest Articles by Brandon
Knowledge Base
Understanding Blocking vs. Deadlocks
SQL Compliance Manager
ApexSQL Audit Is Reaching End of Life — Here’s Your Next Step
database-management
Understanding SQL Server Memory Usage
Knowledge Base
Understanding Baselines for SQL Server Performance
Knowledge Base
Understanding Query Wait Types
Product Releases
IDERA SQL Safe Backup 9.4 Now Available
Product Releases
IDERA SQL Compliance Manager 8.0 Now Available
database-management
Dealing with Parameter Sniffing in SQL Server
Industry Trends
Maximizing SQL Server Performance in the Cloud
database-management
Top 10 Myths About Database Management That Could Be Costing You
SQL Diagnostic Manager for MySQL
Announcing the General Availability of SQL Diagnostic Manager for MySQL 8.9.7
Enterprise Data Management
How to Choose the Right Database Management System for Your Needs
database-tools
10 Reasons Behind a Slow SQL Server
database-management
Top 10 Concerns Keeping SQL Server DBAs Awake at Night
Product Releases
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Secure 4.5
Product Releases
Announcing General Availability of SQL Inventory Manager 2.6.6
SQL Compliance Manager
Achieving PCI Compliance in Your SQL Server Environment: Best Practice
SQL Compliance Manager
Achieving SOX Compliance in Your SQL Server Environment: Key Strategies
Product Releases
Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Safe Backup 9.3
Product Releases
SQL Diagnostic Manager 13 General Availability
Product Releases
IDERA SQL Compliance Manager 7.0 Now Available
SQL Diagnostic Manager for SQL Server
Diagnosing SQL Server Problems Faster: Real-Time Solutions for 2025
SQL Diagnostic Manager for SQL Server
Query Tuning Secrets for 2025: How to Optimize SQL Server Like a Pro
Industry Trends
2024: A Transformative Year for SQL Server and Beyond
database-tools
The Risks of Running Unsupported SQL Server Versions
database-tools
How SQL Server & Idera Tools Safeguard Law Firm Data
database-tools
Best Practices for Writing SQL Server Scripts
database-management
Perpetual vs Subscription: SQL Server Tools Pricing Explained
database-management
Understanding and Managing High Memory Usage in SQL Server
database-management
How SQL DBAs Can Stay Ahead of 2025 Compliance Changes
database-management
Essentials of Database Indexing for SQL Server
database-tools
The Principle of Least Privilege in SQL Server Security
database-management
How to Avoid SQL Server Deadlocks: 5 Essential Steps for DBAs
database-tools
Backup SQL Server: Essential Tools and Strategies
database-management
How to Successfully Migrate SQL Server to Azure SQL Database
database-tools
Improving Your SQL Server Backup Recovery
database-tools