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Monitoring the right database metrics is essential for maintaining performance, availability, and security across your environment. For technology leaders overseeing complex infrastructures, these metrics can help to provide early warning signs of system strain, security risks, or operational inefficiencies. Below are six core database metrics we recommend monitoring consistently:  Query Performance: Track slow-running queries, execution plans, and query wait times.

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

In Oracle databases, indexes are a critical technique for optimizing query performance. Proper indexing allows the database engine to quickly locate data without scanning entire tables. Over time, indexes can become fragmented due to frequent DML (Data Manipulation Language) operations such as INSERTS, UPDATES, and DELETES. This fragmentation can lead to inefficient storage usage, slower query performance, and increased I/O

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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 

 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

Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM) is a specialized volume manager and file system designed exclusively for Oracle databases. It helps to simplify storage management by automating critical tasks such as disk allocation, stripping, mirroring, and rebalancing. ASM is deeply integrated with Oracle Database and is the recommended storage solution for high-performance and highly available database environments.   Key Benefits Performance Optimization

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

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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