Every second counts when it comes to query execution. Poorly tuned SQL queries can drag down application performance, spike CPU usage, and in...
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Announcing the General Availability of IDERA SQL Workload Analysis 1.8
The newest version of SQL Workload Analysis is here! Problematic SQL queries can severely reduce the performance of SQL Server and the...
Understanding TempDB Contention
What It Is TempDB contention happens when multiple sessions compete for TempDB resources, slowing down SQL Server. TempDB serves as a workspace...
SQL Under Siege: The Hidden Threats Lurking in Your Databases
Managing SQL Server environments today is more challenging than ever. As databases become larger, more distributed, and increasingly regulated, they...
Understanding Blocking vs. Deadlocks
What It Is Blocking is when one process holds a lock another needs. Deadlocks occur when two or more processes block each other permanently. Why It...
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...
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...
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...
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...