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Welcome to the first part of my Microsoft Defender for Cloud series, where we will explore its features and updates by providing examples to help you better understand and utilize this powerful security solution. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a robust security tool...
Introduction: Understanding MySQL and the Importance of Backups MySQL is a popular open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) used by many websites and applications to store, manage, and retrieve data. It provides a reliable and efficient way to handle...
In today's data-driven world, businesses rely on efficient and reliable database management systems to store, organize, and retrieve valuable information. Among the numerous options available, MySQL stands out as a leading open-source database management system (DBMS)...
Introduction In today's data-driven world, safeguarding sensitive information is of utmost importance. Did you know that data breaches cost the global economy $3.86 trillion in 2020? SQL Server, one of the most widely used database management systems, handles vast...
Why You Need a Database Disaster Recovery Plan A database disaster recovery plan (DRP) is a document that outlines the steps an organization just like yours will follow to recover its mission-critical databases in the event of a disaster. A disaster can be anything...
As more businesses embrace remote work and cloud-based technologies, the need for remote database administration (DBA) services has increased. XTIVIA Virtual-DBA Remote DBA managed services provide businesses with the technical expertise they need to manage and...
In SQL Server, a Virtual Log File (VLF) is a concept related to the transaction log file. The transaction log records all the transactions and modifications made to the database. VLFs are logical subdivisions within the physical transaction log file. When a SQL Server...
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) is a cloud-based service that provides a scalable and managed database solution. Amazon RDS for SQL Server is a relational database engine based on Microsoft SQL Server that is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). While Amazon...
When it comes to choosing between hosting SQL Server databases on-premises, in Amazon Web Services (AWS) SQL Server RDS, or in Azure SQL, there are several factors that a Database Administrator (DBA) must consider. When evaluating cost savings, be sure to consider the...
Performance issues with Informix databases can have a significant impact on business operations, leading to slow query response times, reduced productivity, and increased costs. To avoid these problems, businesses must take a comprehensive approach to database...