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PostgreSQL Vacuum Best Practices for a Clean Database

PostgreSQL Vacuum Best Practices for a Clean Database

by XTIVIA | May 28, 2024 | Blog, Database, PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL needs a little TLC to keep running smoothly like any good database. One important maintenance task is vacuuming, a process that removes clutter and reclaims storage space. In this post, we’ll delve into the why, what, and how of vacuuming in...
Azure Monitor: Best Practices for Monitoring Azure Managed Databases

Azure Monitor: Best Practices for Monitoring Azure Managed Databases

by XTIVIA | May 21, 2024 | Azure, Blog

Azure Monitor provides comprehensive tools for monitoring the health and performance of your Azure-managed databases, including Azure Managed SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Database for MySQL, and Azure Database for MariaDB. By following best practices, you...
Azure Monitor Best Practices: Essential Metrics for SQL Managed Instances

Azure Monitor Best Practices: Essential Metrics for SQL Managed Instances

by XTIVIA | May 16, 2024 | Azure, Blog, Microsoft, SQL Server

Ensuring the performance and availability of your Azure Managed SQL databases is crucial for maintaining a smooth user experience and maximizing business productivity. Azure Monitor offers a robust suite of monitoring tools, but navigating the vast array of metrics...
Top CloudWatch Metrics for Monitoring Your AWS RDS for SQL Server

Top CloudWatch Metrics for Monitoring Your AWS RDS for SQL Server

by XTIVIA | May 9, 2024 | AWS, Blog, SQL Server

Maintaining peak performance and robust health for your AWS RDS for SQL Server instances is crucial for any SQL-driven application. Enter CloudWatch, your AWS monitoring powerhouse, armed with a plethora of metrics. But navigating this vast realm can be daunting. Fear...
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio vs Azure Data Studio

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio vs Azure Data Studio

by XTIVIA | Feb 8, 2024 | Blog, SQL Server

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and Azure Data Studio are two popular database management tools, each with strengths and weaknesses. Let’s compare and contrast these applications based on several key factors to help users make an informed decision....
Guide to Resolving Unable to Shrink Log File Issue in SQL Server

Guide to Resolving Unable to Shrink Log File Issue in SQL Server

by XTIVIA | Feb 2, 2024 | Blog, SQL Server

SUMMARY: XTIVIA provides a comprehensive framework for diagnosing and resolving SQL Server log shrink failures by identifying blocking factors, such as long-running transactions, and optimizing Virtual Log File (VLF) counts to maintain database performance. •...
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