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Safe and efficient source code management is crucial during application development. The code should be stored securely, with all changes meticulously documented to catch and fix any errors, especially when multiple developers are involved. This is typically done using version control systems (VCS). Version control enables teams to collaborate effectively, reduce risks, and maintain stability.

MongoDB is an open-source NoSQL database management system that stores data in JSON-like documents and works without a schema. It’s a flexible, cross-platform database solution that uses a document-oriented architecture to store and retrieve data, and it’s known for its high scalability, performance, and fault tolerance. MongoDB monitoring is the process of tracking the health and performance of MongoDB servers to ensure high availability and to easily maintain MongoDB deployments.

The latest release of SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer (DPA) software includes table tuning and index advisors for PostgreSQL—building on DPA’s existing performance monitoring capabilities. Over the last thirty-five years, there’s been a steady rise in the role and evolution of open-source technology—including in the competitive world of database management software. Big names in the world of open-source tech for database management include MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.

We are thrilled to announce that Devart products participate in the DBTA Readers’ Choice Awards 2024, a yearly worldwide contest held by DBTA magazine that features the best solutions for database connectivity, development, and administration. The Devart team works non-stop to provide you with the best-in-class products, and we look forward to seeing them win this year. Check the list of our solutions and make sure to support them!

Moreover, even to the developers in charge, the database structure may become unclear. Human memory has limitations, and creating clear database documentation is as essential as providing software documentation or adding concise comments within one’s code. It’s a way of making a database readable and easy to understand for everyone. In this article, we will compare nine database documentation tools available in 2024 to determine which are most helpful without requiring much integration effort.

In our routine database management tasks, it’s often necessary to learn the size of the database and count the objects within all SQL Server tables. Fortunately, we have established methods and tools to swiftly provide this information. In this article, we will explore these methods and tools. Let’s get started.

Deadlocks and blocks are two types of concurrency issues that can occur in an SQL Server environment. Understanding and addressing these issues is crucial for ensuring the performance and reliability of your SQL-based applications. First, let’s look at the concept of locks, blocks, and deadlocks.