For nearly three decades, developers have been using File Transfer Protocol, or FTP, to transfer files. However, using FTP can leave your data and passwords vulnerable during the transfer, as FTP doesn’t encrypt passwords. Consequently, many developers have switched to using Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) or File Transfer Protocol over SSL (FTP/S). Using an … Read more 6 FileZilla Alternatives for Safe File Transfers
Managing any database ecosystem is difficult enough: taking backups, maintaining statistics, and doing performance tuning all tax the time of the DBA or database developer. The job is complex even without considering the work you do to manage the various schema and data drifts that can occur. Unless you operate in a vacuum or within … Read more Spotting and Avoiding Database Drift
One of the easiest ways to increase query performance in SQL Server is to make sure it can quickly access the requested data as efficiently as possible. In SQL Server, using one or more indexes can be exactly the fix you need. In fact, indexes are so important, SQL Server can warn you when it … Read more Indexing Strategies for SQL Server Performance
Azure is a flexible and scalable cloud computing service announced in 2008, released in 2010 as Windows Azure, and renamed Microsoft Azure in 2014. While traditional IT infrastructure requires you to manage on-premises servers, Azure takes a cloud-based approach, so you can build, run, and manage your applications with a Microsoft-managed global cloud storage site. … Read more Azure Service Bus Explained: What It Is, How To Use It, and How To Monitor It
Maintaining data security is a top priority for any organization. Secure Sockets Layer certificates—usually called SSL certificates—are an important part of this effort. SSL certificates are small data files designed to prevent hackers from getting access to private business data as it passes between a website and a visitor’s browser. They do this by creating … Read more SSL Certificate—How to Monitor and Manage Certificates
The performance of your applications is a complex, multi-layered puzzle. Performance can be negatively impacted at the application layer or even by remote calls to networked services. However, the most common bottleneck for applications is the data storage layer. The most common data storage tier for applications is a relational database, whose performance can vary … Read more Basic SQL Server Query Tuning Secrets Every SQL Admin Should Know
Today employees seek instant online help and prefer technical support through an online information base instead of waiting for a human support technician to respond via email or call. To meet high service expectations, enterprises strive to build a simple and comprehensive knowledge base that empowers employees to resolve issues in a few clicks. A … Read more 5 Tips to Build a Great Knowledge Base
IT often requires a high degree of organization. If you’re juggling multiple software licenses, it’s not unusual for one to fall through the cracks. However, the result of this oversight can be a failed Microsoft license compliance audit and the fallout. Fortunately, you can prepare by setting up a well-categorized system ready to handle compliance … Read more Microsoft License Compliance Audit Solutions
Your business’ service desk is an important part of your employee service ecosystem. As the main point of contact and resolution, ensuring it stays in top shape is essential. However, knowing exactly how to achieve this status can be puzzling. Fortunately, there’s a way to demystify the process. By focusing on the aspects of your … Read more Tips to Boost Your Service Desk Performance
Keeping track of all the vendors your business relies on can be challenging. As your company grows, you’ll likely come to rely on a broad assortment of suppliers with rotating inventories and varying prices. Fortunately, vendor management software and other procurement tools can simplify software, hardware, and service purchases when they’re needed. If you have … Read more Vendor Management Software