As Joey explains, Activity Monitor consumes a lot of resources and yields little usable data. Here are some third-party alternatives. I get to work with a lot of customers, so I get to see a lot of ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. SQL DBAs (database administrators) are always looking for ways they can optimise their datasets.

When it comes to improving the performance of database systems, there are nearly as many approaches as there are DBA (database administrator) teams. That might sound acceptable at first glance. But, ...

ApexSQL adds new range of capabilities to help IT teams audit and secure SQL environments, and achieve compliance with data privacy standards Latest Spotlight Cloud is industry-first SaaS platform for ...

New AI capabilities help DBAs move from performance visibility to performance resolution—turning slow queries into actionable index recommendations in minutes HOUSTON, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

Devart releases dbForge Tools SQL Server 7.1, featuring extended compatibility with SQL Server 2025, SSMS 21 Preview, and Windows Server 2025. PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC, April 25, 2025 /EINPresswire / -- ...

Built-in intelligence – SQL Server 2025 optimising performance and insight. Key takeaways SQL Server 2025 shifts optimisation from a reactive activity to an intelligence-driven discipline. Built-in ...