April 17, 2025
Hardening SQL Server Security: Best Practices
As cyber threats continue to evolve, organizations are under increasing pressure to secure their environments against unauthorized access, data breaches, and compliance risks. While SQL Server offers a robust set of security features, implementing them effectively depends on the needs and architecture of each enterprise. This article explores key approaches to SQL Server security, such as encryption, auditing, and access
March 31, 2025
Solvaria Named a Best Place to Work in Virginia for the 8th Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Frayser VP of Marketing, Solvaria Jfrayser@solvaria.com 804.304.9878 Solvaria Named a Best Place to Work in Virginia for the 8th Year Honored in Two Workplace Award Categories, Showcasing a Culture of Growth & Innovation RICHMOND, VA – Solvaria is proud to be recognized as one of Virginia’s Best Places to Work for the eighth consecutive
March 17, 2025
Case Study: Preventing Downtime with Scalable Database Solutions for a Global Manufacturing Leader
Organization Description This global manufacturing leader has a rich history of innovation, an unrelenting emphasis on excellence, and a dedication to pioneering materials and technologies that drive efficiency across multiple sectors. As their database footprint rapidly expanded and their sole DBA considered retirement, the company sought an onshore solution to provide reliable expertise and day-to-day support for their organization. Client Challenge
March 6, 2025
Enhancing Data Security with SQL Server TDE
Protecting data is of the utmost importance in the modern digital landscape. Each environment is different, requiring an understanding of the available tools and techniques to craft a secure strategy. SQL Server Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) can significantly boost your data security strategy. For other SQL server data security considerations, explore our blog on backup compression strategies. SQL Server
February 18, 2025
Leveraging WITH (NOLOCK) in SQL Server
When running queries in SQL Server, performance and concurrency are critical considerations. One common approach developers and DBAs use to avoid blocking is the WITH (NOLOCK) table hint. While it can improve query performance, using NOLOCK in SQL Server carries risks that can lead to data inconsistencies. This article explores SQL Server NOLOCK best practices, its impact on performance, and
February 14, 2025
Solvaria Named Among Best Places to Work in Technology 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Frayser VP of Marketing, Solvaria Jfrayser@solvaria.com 804.304.9878 Solvaria Named Among Best Places to Work in Technology 2025 Solvaria Celebrates Ranking as 7th of 2025 Best Places to Work in Technology Richmond, VA., – Solvaria is honored to be recognized as one of the of the esteemed Best Places to Work in Technology 2025 list.
February 5, 2025
Avoiding Hidden Database Migration Costs
For many organizations, database migration is a critical step in modernizing their infrastructure. Unfortunately, hidden costs and risks can derail even the best-planned projects. While cloud data migration offers scalability, cost savings, and efficiency, database professionals must navigate potential pitfalls spanning unexpected licensing fees, unplanned downtime, and significant performance degradation. This guide outlines database migration best practices to help businesses
January 28, 2025
How to Decide: Microsoft Fabric vs Databricks?
What are Microsoft Fabric and Databricks? Microsoft Fabric and Databricks are powerful platforms used for data analytics and engineering. The two platforms cater to database needs in distinct ways: Microsoft Fabric: A unified analytics platform tightly integrated with Azure, offering a streamlined approach for businesses already leveraging the Microsoft ecosystem. Databricks: A cloud-based platform built for big data engineering, machine
January 8, 2025
Managing SQL Server Index Fragmentation
SQL Server index fragmentation is a common issue that can drastically affect database performance over time. Fragmentation occurs when indexes become disorganized due to frequent inserts, updates, and deletes, leading to inefficient data retrieval and slower query execution. Left unaddressed, fragmentation in SQL Server can result in higher resource usage, scalability challenges, and poor database performance. Deepen your understanding of
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