Spotlight on SQL Server Enterprise‘s main purpose in life is to inform you of SQL Server performance problems, and then give you a quick way to diagnose their root causes so you can take action quickly. Email and mobile app notifications along with…
Spotlight on SQL Server Enterprise‘s main purpose in life is to inform you of SQL Server performance problems, and then give you a quick way to diagnose their root causes so you can take action quickly. Email and mobile app notifications along with…
From time to time, I will get the question “Does the KACE Service Desk Support Change Management?” More often than not, most customers just need the ability to track any change that occurs and possibly get an approval before they commit the change…
So you need to improve your imaging and want to figure out where to start. The first thing to realize is that as computer professionals, we like clear answers. Click this box, use this option and it works. Don’t set this setting, only use option A if…
Foglight can now monitor the MS SQLServer BI stack – SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS.
Foglight supports monitoring SSIS for MS SQLServer 2012 and above. For this SSIS monitoring, Foglight needs to access the SSISDB catalog. This should be automatically created…
As the old saying goes, “the one constant in life is change”, and this is especially true in database environments. There are many reasons why database environments experience change whether it be through typical maintenance efforts such…
The Application User Interface is simply Role Based Access control to the Function and Features of the Change Auditor when using client, it restricts access to the client interface based on permission, it is also known as User Interface Authorization.
…To understand why Change Auditor for Exchange requires the Exchange Scripting Agent, it is important to understand the function of the Exchange Scripting Agent.
The Scripting Agent is called (if enabled) when a cmdlet runs on an Exchange server. This…
One of the more common areas of inquiry from organizations planning their Office 365 migration strategy relates to large mailboxes and how they should be converted. These concerns typically arise in the form of two questions:
1) What can we do during the…
I often get asked about monitoring SQL workload that is consuming a database instance’s resources. The first question that comes to my mind is, “What is the symptom you are trying to resolve?” Are you looking to understand the root cause of compute resource…
Having worked in a Data Center, I’m familiar with the challenges IT Admins face on the daily. From security, networking, to data management and everything in between, it seems there just isn’t enough time in the day to get done what needs to.…
The requirements for data protection continue to evolve with the changing IT environment as well as the need to protect an increasing amount of data.
My experience in the area of data protection began in the late 1980’s when the only option for data…
Quest is proud to deliver Client Profile Updating Utility 5.6.4. In this version the following 2 known issues were fixed.
On my farm, I have a fairly large irrigation system (7 zones and a pump), all controlled by a Raspberry Pi single-board computer. I also have Raspberry Pi controllers for Amateur Radio activities, including a Weak Signal transmitter that uses only the…
The latest release of the Foglight for Oracle cartridge brings a new dashboard, customer enhancements and various fixes.
There is a new overview dashboard:
It is easier to read with an improved layout. I like the way the various areas are summarized…
The MOD Squad Column: It’s Groovy Man.
“If you meet these kids in an alley some night, don't fight ’em. They’re cops.”
They’re “The MOD Squad…”
There’s Linc, Julie and Pete:
The Mod Squad…
Part two of this series may be found here.
Part three of this series may be found here.
Over the years I have written hundreds of PowerShell scripts for RapidRecovery/AppAssure Management and Automation. One of the constant requests I have heard from…
As you may know, migration of Microsoft platforms (Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, Office 365) can be risky, disruptive, costly and time-consuming.
Migrations and consolidations can be complex and can put a strain on your internal IT team. So…
The content of this was written by my…
Trending upward in IT is the amount of Email data being migrated to the Cloud from On-Premise Exchange.
Specifically, there are increased migrations to Microsoft Office 365 (Exchange Online), which is what we would call a “Cloud Provider” or software…
Why do we think they’re more important than ever? Good question and the answer to that question will depend on the team members asking it:
I remember as a young lad of 12 years of age writing letters to friends and family that I had grown up with. As I would finish the letter, I would jump on my bike and run to the local post office to purchase a stamp for the letter. I’m not going…
As they say in business, time is money! Choosing the right things to spend your time on is more important than ever when running a successful business with so many things to do and less time to do them. Not only are there never enough hours in the day…