5 Key Database Metrics to Monitor
For many companies, there is a belief that one can simply set up various databases (customer, product, inventory, financial, marketing, etc.) and let them run. Systems are supposed to make our life easier, right? Well, in reality this is kind of like the furnace in our house. If we are lucky, they will work virtually […]
Why is a Database Like a Dog?
-by Ed Weisberg “There is no beauty like a finely trained database” -unknown. Lately, we have been having a debate in my family as to whether our dog is a black dog with white spots, or a white dog with black spots. What do you think? As with data, it’s a matter of perspective. Using […]
Is Data the New Oil?
For several years, there’s been an ongoing debate among economic types as to whether “data is the new oil”. With both oil and data, the amount of mining required is overwhelming. Of course, unlike oil, data just keeps growing, and will probably never be scarce. Data is not consumed, but rather it continues to be generated. According […]
Why Does My Company Need Database Monitoring? – A Primer
By Ed Weisberg Your system database queries seem to work fine. Why worry about monitoring and maintaining your database? But slowly, people notice that queries and programs are taking longer. Then, all of the sudden, you see that your company’s database applications have slowed to a crawl. Fixing the problem in crisis mode, leaving your […]
5 Key Database Metrics to Monitor
For many companies, there is a belief that one can simply set up various databases (customer, product, inventory, financial, marketing, etc.) and let them run. Systems are supposed to make our life easier, right? Well, in reality this is kind of like the furnace in our house. If we are lucky, they will work virtually […]
Cloud Migration – Pros and Cons
As your in-house systems age, it becomes increasingly compelling to consider migration to a cloud provider. Cloud migration is the act of transferring data and applications from your on-prem data center, your off-site hosting, or from one cloud provider to another provider in the public cloud. Sound simple right? Well…
Is Data the New Oil?
For several years, there’s been an ongoing debate among economic types as to whether “data is the new oil”. With both oil and data, the amount of mining required is overwhelming. Of course, unlike oil, data just keeps growing, and will probably never be scarce. Data is not consumed, but rather it continues to be generated. According […]
Why is a Database Like a Dog?
-by Ed Weisberg “There is no beauty like a finely trained database” -unknown. Lately, we have been having a debate in my family as to whether our dog is a black dog with white spots, or a white dog with black spots. What do you think? As with data, it’s a matter of perspective. Using […]
Why Does My Company Need Database Monitoring? – A Primer
By Ed Weisberg Your system database queries seem to work fine. Why worry about monitoring and maintaining your database? But slowly, people notice that queries and programs are taking longer. Then, all of the sudden, you see that your company’s database applications have slowed to a crawl. Fixing the problem in crisis mode, leaving your […]