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SQL Sentry Then and Now Part 2

In my first post, I talked about how SQL Sentry has taken shape over the years. Now we announced SQL Sentry 2023.3, and a lot is changing. In the past, customers could only work with SQL Sentry through an installed, Windows-based client. It’s a feature-rich interface with access to everything you need with no limit to how many users install it. But we heard our customers; they wanted a web-based interface with a simplified user experience.

Double Down on Your Backups

In August, a ransomware attack hit another company. Unfortunately, it hit a regional cloud provider in Europe this time, and we can call this a “critical hit.” So far, we know a virtual server got compromised and used as a jump host; from there, the attacker started to encrypt all volumes in the same domain. Based on pure luck or some profound reconnaissance, the same server migrated into a different data center and continued its unplanned job from there.

Data Transformation in the BFSI Industry: From Hiccups to High Performance

We’ve been watching the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) industry’s rapid evolution over the last decade, and so much of it is thanks to advancements in database technologies. They're on a wild digital transformation journey, aiming to boost their operational efficiency, elevate customer experiences, personalize their services, and streamline everything across the industry.

SolarWinds Day September 2023 Database Session

Now more than ever, it is important for professionals across various roles, levels, and functions to easily access and use operational tools designed to add value and accelerate the business. To achieve this, tools must be simple to use and integrate. This SolarWinds day you can: Discover how we are making it easier than ever for database professionals to quickly detect, remediate, and prevent issues with the latest SQL Sentry® release.

SolarWinds Day September 2023 Service Desk Session

Now more than ever, it is important for professionals across various roles, levels, and functions to easily access and use operational tools designed to add value and accelerate the business. To achieve this, tools must be simple to use and integrate. In this SolarWinds Day virtual event, we share how we are making it easier than ever to access and use IT operational tools. We will introduce our latest innovations that expand the availability of our Service Desk.

Understanding Enterprise Service Management and the Benefits for Your Business

According to a study conducted by the Service Desk Institute, Enterprise Service Management (ESM) strategies were adopted by 68% of organizations by mid-2021. This was a 58% increase from two years prior when ESM solutions were far less prevalent. So, what drove such a dramatic increase in ESM strategy adoption? Most likely the overwhelming benefits of ESM.