by XTIVIA | May 2, 2019 | Blog, MySQL
Depending on your operating system and individual environments, the upgrade process can vary. Release notes should be reviewed for differences between database versions, which may affect your environment. Though we offer professional advice on how to upgrade MySQL 5.5...
by XTIVIA | Apr 11, 2019 | Blog, PostgreSQL
The number one priority in any production environment, beyond availability, is performance. End users want a smooth and quick experience, while the pressure mounts on you to deliver faster response times. Since PostgreSQL monitoring is arguably one of the most...
by Tony Salerno | Mar 14, 2019 | Blog, Database
For more than two decades, MySQL has been a staple of the open-source database community. As a brainchild of the database greats, David Axmark, and Michael Widenius, MySQL has been a prominent database choice for millions of users since the mid-90s. MySQL is a free...
by XTIVIA | Nov 15, 2018 | Blog, SQL Server
There are times when a Developer or DBA needs to determine the best performance options with transferring data through a linked server from point A to point B but may not know the best way to do it. In the following example, I am going to show you the differences...
by XTIVIA | Nov 8, 2018 | Blog, MySQL
Switching database engines—for instance, going from a MySQL-compatible database to an Amazon Aurora MySQL DB cluster—and migrating data can be a long and confusing process. For the purpose of offering a little clarity, this article will go through and highlight...
by XTIVIA | Oct 11, 2018 | Blog, MySQL
It can be helpful to compare and contrast two similar pieces of software, such as MySQL and MariaDB. Competition in the open business market often leads to innovation and breakthrough technology. Yet, when two competing companies go head-to-head, offering similar...
