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If you're reading this blog, you know that Holland Backup Manager is an easy and efficient way to configure backups. Most of the issues I have experienced are user errors, specifically how I configured the backups. The following error is one such example: [ERROR]...
We, as DBAs, have all encountered a situation where a bad query just kept running and sucked up the database resources while holding onto logs. It's always a "simple select" that seems to run over 12 hours. Db2 used to have the governor. This nifty little tool was...
When it comes to protecting your IT assets and providing intelligent security analytics at the cloud scale for your enterprise, Microsoft Sentinel is an excellent choice for you to use in your cloud environment. Over the next few blogs I write, I will go in-depth with...
As a business owner, you understand how important it is to keep your data safe and secure. Your company's data is one of its most valuable assets, and you cannot afford to lose it. That's why it's crucial to implement a point-in-time recovery plan for your MySQL...
As businesses move towards cloud-based services, Microsoft’s Azure SQL Database has become a popular choice for many organizations. It provides scalability, security, and high availability while reducing the need for on-premises infrastructure. However, like any other technology, Azure SQL Database may experience performance issues.
As a technical corporate decision-maker, choosing the right database management system (DBMS) for your organization is crucial to ensuring efficient and effective data management. Microsoft SQL Server is one of the most popular DBMS options on the market today and for...
In today's fast-paced business world, data management is a critical aspect that companies need to address. Databases are the backbone of all applications, and businesses need reliable and scalable database solutions to manage their data. This blog post will explore...
As companies look to improve their technology infrastructure and reduce costs, many are considering migrating from traditional on-premises databases like Oracle to cloud-based databases like AWS Aurora, Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, or Azure Database for PostgreSQL. In...
As a database administrator (DBA), maintaining the security of your organization's data is one of your most important responsibilities. Unfortunately, data breaches and other security incidents are too common in today's digital age, and the consequences can be severe....
As technology evolves, so does the need for effective database administration. Remote database administration services like XTIVIA's Virtual-DBA offer a range of benefits that CIOs should consider when deciding how to manage their Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL,...