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KPIs to monitor for optimal SQL Server performance

As you may know, Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by Microsoft. Several industries rely on SQL database servers for data storage and access because it supports a wide range of transaction processing, business intelligence, and analytics applications in corporate IT environments.

Diagnosing the Real Root Cause of Citrix Problems

One of the biggest challenges Citrix admins face is uncovering answers for Citrix performance issues. When an application or a desktop is slow, people naturally pin the blame on the Citrix infrastructure. It’s possible that there could be issues stemming from the Citrix side of the house, but often the real culprits are the supporting infrastructure components: network latency, virtualization bottlenecks, AD issues, storage hotspots, database issues, etc.

Building A-Team Alliances to Extend Your MSP Capabilities

How do you handle more in your MSP without adding to your business overhead? By forming strategic relationships with a complementary mix of specialist providers. Your business network can help your MSP focus on core competencies while helping you expand your service capabilities: in hours, expertise, geographic reach, and more.

Setting Up Your First Client in Auvik

Setting up a client in Auvik is easy and only takes a few minutes. Watch as we walk you through three simple steps to kickstart your Auvik trial—from signing up for your trial to creating your first client site in Auvik to deploying your first Auvik collector. Then, give it a try and get ready to discover more about your client’s network than you’ve ever seen before.

Traffic Analyzers: I already have a capture, and now what?

When we are faced with a performance problem related to those responsible for the applications and those responsible for the network platform, we usually think about how useful it would be to have a traffic analyzer that clarifies the real origin of the problem. Now, many times we see network analysts who after installing the tool feel overwhelmed by the amount of information it offers them.

Piio: Creating Real-time Ultra-light Images for Websites

A common problem faced by website users across the world is the slow loading of webpages. One major reason for this is the time taken by images to load. As website developers struggle with their site’s loading time, help is at hand in the form of the online tool “Piio”. This tool mechanically creates real-time images for websites and helps them load at very high speeds.

Six reasons why data backups are crucial for your business

The increase in ransomware attacks and high-profile data breaches over the last few years has reinforced the importance of data security. It should be noted that WannaCry infected more than 300,000 computers worldwide, encrypting sensitive business data and disrupting productivity for an entire week.