by XTIVIA | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog, Oracle, SQL Server
The Linux OS from major vendors, including Red Hat, Ubuntu, and Debian, has defaults set out of the box that works well with minimally spec’d hardware. However, if you want the best performance for your MySQL databases, you need to make changes in how Linux...
by XTIVIA | Aug 11, 2020 | Blog, Database
One of the most common questions our clients ask us is, “can we save money migrating to an open-source database like PostgreSQL or MongoDB?” The answer is simple: yes. Before we dive into the details, it’s important to note that “open...
by XTIVIA | Jul 9, 2020 | Blog, SQL Server
Overview This document will cover procedures for low disk space alert on OS/C: drives as well as general disk space low alert. Low disk space can have potentially negative consequences with a server. Some examples are: Unable to install critical OS security...
by XTIVIA | Jan 30, 2020 | Blog, PostgreSQL
Table of contentsSlow QueriesMulti-Tenant QueriesHot Queries Using pg_stat_statements, we’ll look at several ways to identify queries with slow response times and those that are heavily used. If you’re not familiar with how to enable pg_stat_statements,...
by XTIVIA | Nov 25, 2019 | Azure, Blog, SQL Server
With Windows Server 2008/R2, along with Windows 7 OS, approaching EOL (End of Life) in mid-January, it is time to start prepping your infrastructure for upgrades. Microsoft announced last year that if you migrate your SQL 2008-2008 R2 environment to Azure, they will...
by Barrie Shaw | Jul 12, 2019 | Blog, Informix
The Informix -908 error is returned when an attempted connection to an Informix server is unsuccessful. The vagueness of the message can be frustrating, but knowing what to look for can help to pinpoint the problem and resolve the connection issues. When setting up an...
