Remote database administration (DBA) managed services are an essential part of modern business operations. As more organizations move their databases to the cloud and rely on distributed systems, remote DBA services have become increasingly popular. Remote DBA managed...
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Mitigating the Risks of Remote DBA Managed Services with XTIVIA’s Virtual-DBA
As more and more businesses move their operations to the cloud, the importance of remote database administration (DBA) services has increased significantly. However, working with a remote DBA managed service company can come with its fair share of risks. In this blog...
The Evolution of DBAs: Why the Role Isn’t Obsolete Yet
As businesses increasingly shift towards cloud computing, one question that arises is whether the role of the traditional Database Administrator (DBA) is becoming obsolete. With managed cloud databases like Amazon RDS and others, many companies are finding it easier...
Choosing a Remote Database Administration Managed Service Vendor: 10 Key Factors to Consider
As more businesses embrace remote work and cloud-based technologies, the need for remote database administration (DBA) services has increased. A remote DBA managed service vendor can provide businesses with the technical expertise they need to manage and maintain...
Why Hire a Remote DBA? And More Specifically, Why Hire XTIVIA Virtual-DBA?
In today's fast-paced business environment, organizations need to be agile and efficient to remain competitive. One way to achieve this is by utilizing a remote DBA managed service. Remote DBA services provide businesses with access to experienced database...
Deploying Azure Front Door With a Web Application Firewall Using Custom Rules
My previous blog described Azure Front Door and how it can benefit your business. In this blog, I will be deploying an example of Azure Front Door with a Web Application Firewall and how you can set up a lab to see how it works for your environment. For my example on...
How to Maximize Security When Working with a Remote Database Administration Managed Service Company
When it comes to managing your database, security should always be a top priority. This is particularly true when working with a remote database administration managed service company. Here are some tips on how to maximize security when working with a remote database...
Unused Indexes: Should They Stay or Should They Go
Unused indexes warrant an evaluation for several reasons. It can be a red flag that the MySQL Optimizer is not choosing to use the index, meaning that the index is not worth the effort to use. Additionally, unused indexes can take up valuable disk space. In MySQL...
Best Practices for Preventing Ransomware Attacks on Oracle Databases
Ransomware attacks have become a major concern for businesses across the globe. These attacks can cause significant harm to the affected organization's reputation, operational capacity, and financial stability. Oracle databases are no exception to ransomware attacks....
Protecting Criminal Justice Information
In order for XTIVIA to provide DBA managed services to governmental agencies where the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) Security Policy is required, CJIS compliance was necessary. CJIS is a set of standards for accessing criminal justice...









