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Database Storage Optimization for the High-Performance DBA

This article highlights how often overlooked SQL Server storage configurations are a major contributor to DBA burnout and system instability. It argues that proactive storage manag…

The Hidden Warning Signs Before Hybrid IT Outages (And How AI Finds Them)

This article highlights how traditional monitoring struggles in today’s complex hybrid IT environments, leading to reactive firefighting and alert fatigue. It argues that AI-powere…

Why FedRAMP Isn’t a Barrier to Hosting SolarWinds in DoW Cloud Environments

The Department of War (DoW) is migrating to cloud environments, and a common misconception is that this requires re-authorization under FedRAMP for existing software like SolarWind…

Is AI Ruining Gaming? — SolarWinds TechPod 108

This SolarWinds TechPod episode discusses the recent departure of Xbox CEO Phil Spencer and the subsequent appointment of a new CEO with a strong AI background, sparking debate wit…

Beyond the Blame Game: Why Consolidation is the New Standard for IT Leadership

The article highlights how an increasing number of disconnected monitoring tools (“tool sprawl”) is creating organizational friction – a “blame game” – and significantly draining I…

Accelerate Query Performance With AI Query Assist: Intelligent Tuning, Built Securely

SolarWinds has released AI Query Assist, a new feature for their database tools (SQL Sentry, DPA, and Observability SaaS) that uses generative AI to automatically rewrite slow SQL …

How Agentic AI Improves Operational Resilience for SRE Teams

Agentic AI enhances operational resilience for SRE teams by transitioning IT operations from reactive firefighting to autonomous, multi-step remediation. Unlike generative AI, whic…

How Agentic AI Improves Operational Resilience for SRE Teams

This article highlights how agentic AI is shifting IT operations from reactive firefighting to proactive, automated resilience. Unlike generative AI which *explains* problems, agen…

The High-Performance DBA: Breaking the Burnout Cycle in Modern Database Teams

This article highlights the rising issue of burnout among Database Administrators (DBAs) due to increasingly demanding roles spanning diverse database environments. A recent report…

The Database You Don’t Know About Is the One That Will Burn You: Why Database Discovery Matters

The article highlights the significant risk posed by “shadow” or unmonitored database instances that often go undetected within organizations. These temporary databases, left unpat…

Expanding Kubernetes Observability for Nutanix: SolarWinds Adds Support for NKP

SolarWinds is adding support for Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) to its observability platform, allowing IT teams to monitor both Kubernetes workloads and Nutanix infrastructure …

Inside the Black Box: Bridging the Database Observability Gap

This article highlights a critical “observability gap” in modern software development, where database performance and health are often overlooked despite advancements in Agile and …