Microsoft Dynamics is a beast of a platform—CRM, ERP, and occasionally the unsung hero keeping your business glued together. When it’s running well, things feel seamless. But when it drags? It’s like trying to sprint through quicksand in business shoes. If Dynamics is running slower than your Monday morning brain, don’t worry. You’re not alone—and […]
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Feb
Feb
SQL Server 2014 has reached end of support (EOS) on July 9, 2024, but many businesses continue to rely on it for critical operations. If you’re one of them, it’s crucial to understand what this means for you and your organization. As EOS approaches, security risks, compliance concerns, and operational challenges loom large. But don’t […]
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Feb
Feb
Database Administration (DBA) is undergoing a radical transformation. Gone are the days when DBAs operated reactively, merely responding to issues as they arose. In 2024, the role has shifted dramatically to become more strategic and proactive, including advancements like remote DBA support. This evolution is largely driven by new technological advancements and the ever-changing needs […]
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Dec
Dec
Imagine walking into your office one morning to find out that your database has crashed, and all your critical data is inaccessible. For many businesses, this nightmare scenario is all too real. This is where the importance of top-notch database administration services comes into play. A good DBA (Database Administrator) managed service provider (MSP) ensures […]
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Dec
Dec
In today’s data-driven world, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face unique challenges when it comes to managing their operations effectively. One critical component that often goes unnoticed is SQL Server management. SQL Server plays a vital role in supporting essential business functions, from customer data storage to financial record-keeping. But why is SQL Server management […]
Many companies rely on the job scheduling and alerting services provided with the native SQL Server Agent service. From backups to SSRS subscription to SSIS packages, SQL Server Agent has the capability to run many types of business critical tasks on a regular schedule or can be programmatically triggered to start from other processes as […]
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Jul
Jul
If you are just getting started in your role as a SQL Server DBA, at some point in your career you are going to have to do some work with SQL Server system databases. That is, unless you are reading this in the year 2025 when all databases will be managed bots in the Cumuloverse. […]
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Jun
Jun
Structured Query Language (SQL) systems help us communicate with databases. The databases can be large and can also house very sensitive data within it. Many businesses rely on their SQL systems to keep their data safe, which is why it is vital to protect it with industry-standard security methods. A SQL server health check compiles […]
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Jun
Jun
In this article, we will discuss a few common design decisions when defining a Schema. We’ll focus on the planning stage. There are many opinions about what is ‘best’. Here we discuss some basic guidelines which may or may not be best for your specific needs. There are two primary ways a database is used. One is Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) and the other is […]
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Mar
Mar
The main language used to communicate with different databases is the Structured Query Language (SQL). A slow SQL application can cost your company more than money and time, but cause customer dissatisfaction and lower sales as well. There are a myriad of reasons why your SQL application runs slow. Everything from initial coding processes to […]