Automation has been a disaster for the traditional database administration (DBA) role. As more systems and processes are automated away with code, the need for DBAs decreases. In time, the…
The Disappearing DBA: Nobody Goes to School to Become a Data Janitor — SolarWinds TechPod 045
Monitoring Could Prove to Be a Lifesaver for the Public Sector
One of the business consequences from the pandemic—increased remote working—is causing technology challenges across most industries, including the public sector. The pandemic interrupted “business as usual” and caused a spike…
[Infographic] Knowledge Tune-Up: Database Engine Essentials
It’s important to understand how a database engine works, and knowing what to monitor is the key to overall performance. As part of that overview, this infographic outlines some need-to-know…
Patch Available for Serv-U Memory Escape Vulnerability
On Friday, July 9, 2021, SolarWinds issued CVE-2021-35211 related to a vulnerability in Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server and Serv-U Secured FTP. We have released a hotfix to resolve this…
A Look at Today—The “New Normal”
We’ve reviewed the year that was, how business big and small had to fast forward their digital transformation to accommodate remote work and keep their businesses in business. Some IT…
How is Cloud Adoption Changing Public School Education?
As the past year has shown, cloud computing has proved a vital service for K–12 public schools. It’s enabled online learning during a time of critical need, and the schools…
Confidence
Imposter syndrome is, unfortunately, an evergreen topic within IT circles. For whatever reason, many of us who make our living in technology—who put in long hours acquiring and then honing…
Sins of Data Management
Every company needs data for various reasons, but hoarding too much data can be a dangerous habit. An overload of data can turn the average IT pro into a hoarder…
You Have to EARN the Gorilla Suit
There’s an old joke that goes something like this: back in the days of vaudeville, comedy acts were all the rage. This young guy wants to get into the business,…
Secure by Design | The CISO Perspective — SolarWinds TechPod 044
CDW Technology Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer Ruben Chacon, SolarWinds® CISO and VP, Security Tim Brown, and SolarWinds Head Geek™ Thomas LaRock talk about what CISO need to know to face…