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...
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What Is Microsoft Sentinel and How Can It Benefit Your Organization?
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...
15 Reasons Why You Need a Point-in-Time Recovery Plan for MySQL
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...
Top 10 Things to Investigate for Azure SQL Performance or if Azure SQL is Running Slow or Performing Poorly
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.
Microsoft SQL Server: Advantages and Best Practices for Technical Corporate Decision Makers
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...
Choosing the Right PostgreSQL Solution: Comparing On-Premise, AWS Aurora, Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, and Azure Database
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...
Migrating to Cloud-Based PostgreSQL Databases: Pros and Cons from a CIO and CTO Perspective
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...
Database Security Best Practices for Technical DBA
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....
Top 15 Reasons a CIO Would Want to Use a Remote Database Administration Service
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,...
What Is Zero Trust Security? And Why Do You Need It For Your Database Management Systems?
What Is Zero Trust Security? Zero Trust security is a high-standard security model designed to address today's cyber concerns. This model focuses on verifying the identity of users and devices before granting access to sensitive data and systems rather than assuming...









