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Microsoft SQL Server is a critical database component of many business applications, ensuring data integrity, fast query performance, and seamless transactions. However, maintaining peak performance requires proactive monitoring of essential metrics. In this blog, we’ll explore the key SQL Server performance metrics you should track and how they help prevent performance issues, optimize resource usage, and enhance database efficiency.

Agile production has become the norm for software development cycles. The backbone for such a fast-paced landscape is the continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline. But merely depending on the CI/CD pipeline isn’t enough, even though the automated workflows give you a competitive edge. The pipeline needs to be optimized to function at its best. This is where monitoring your applications within the pipeline can be a game-changer.

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Cloud waste occurs when cloud resources are unutilized or underutilized. Resource under-utilization occurs when more resources are procured than are actually needed by virtual machines (VMs) at runtime. Cloud providers continue to charge for these provisioned resources regardless of whether they are used or not, resulting in unchecked expenditure.

AWS SP/RI policy changes In a significant move, AWS announced policy changes to the use of Reserved Instances (RIs) and Saving Plans (SPs), which are set to take effect on June 1, 2025. These changes are particularly crucial for MSPs, resellers, and other organizations that rely on shared RIs and SPs to manage cloud costs.

What is cloud cost anomaly detection? Cloud cost anomaly detection is a perfect example of the saying “a penny saved is a penny earned.” Imagine your monthly cloud bill suddenly skyrocketing despite no new services being added to your app.

The complexity of modern networks has surged due to digital transformation, hybrid work models, and evolving security threats, making manual management increasingly unsustainable. Network automation addresses this challenge by streamlining operations and enabling networks to adapt and remain resilient in an ever-changing environment. A recent Gartner study predicts that by 2026, 30% of enterprises will automate more than half of their network activities.