by David Quilty | May 16, 2024 | Insight for DBAs, MariaDB, MySQL, Percona Software
Selecting the appropriate database technology for your needs is crucial for ensuring compatibility with existing applications and infrastructure, optimizing application performance, and reducing costs. With so many different choices available, it can be difficult to... by David Quilty | May 9, 2024 | Insight for DBAs, MySQL, Security
Have you ever read a news story about a major company experiencing a data breach that exposed millions of customer records? These breaches can be devastating, causing significant financial losses, reputational damage, and even legal repercussions. Unfortunately, MySQL... by David Quilty | May 6, 2024 | Insight for DBAs, MongoDB, Security
MongoDB offers powerful features and scalability, but like any database system, it has security challenges that must be addressed to protect sensitive data as well as comply with regulatory standards like GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and AM/ATF. A single breach can... by David Quilty | Apr 24, 2024 | Open Source, Percona Events
Percona.connect, a series of free events hosted by Percona database performance experts, is coming to a city near you! This amazing learning opportunity spans six cities — across two continents — and includes educational sessions, customer... by David Quilty | Apr 23, 2024 | Insight for DBAs, MariaDB, MySQL, Percona Software
Apples or oranges?Tea or coffee?Books or eBooks?Each of these comparisons has very similar features and serves many of the same purposes, but in the end, they are different choices people make. Do you know what else belongs on this list?MariaDB or MySQL?It’s... by David Quilty | Apr 22, 2024 | PostgreSQL, Security
When data is everything, the sophistication of cybersecurity threats casts a shadow over the world of data security, including for those using PostgreSQL as their database of choice. Although renowned for its reliability, flexibility, and strong feature set, in the... by David Quilty | Apr 18, 2024 | Insight for DBAs, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Welcome to the ultimate guide on how to boost your database performance! We’ve designed it to help you understand and improve the performance of your databases, regardless of your level of experience as a DBA or whether you manage databases for a small or large... by David Quilty | Apr 5, 2024 | Insight for DBAs, PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL’s reputation as a powerful, open source database management system has been steadily rising, making it a top choice for businesses looking to upgrade or switch their database infrastructure. Thanks to its comprehensive SQL compliance, scalability,... by David Quilty | Mar 25, 2024 | Insight for DBAs, Percona Services, Security
Anyone working with databases knows that data is the driving force behind every online activity, and data security is always a top concern. Seeing as how they store and manage vast amounts of sensitive and valuable data, ranging from financial records to personal... by David Quilty | Feb 15, 2024 | Cloud, Database Trends, Insight for DBAs
A cloud-native database isn’t just a database that happens to be sitting in the cloud; it’s built from the ground up to harness the full potential of cloud computing. Unlike traditional databases only adapted to operate in the cloud, cloud-native databases... by David Quilty | Feb 12, 2024 | Insight for DBAs, MySQL, Percona Software
You know about MySQL; we know about MySQL. After all, it’s been the most popular database system for years now. And now that we have that out of the way, on to the more important stuff!Because MySQL is so popular, you might be considering migrating your database... by David Quilty | Feb 8, 2024 | Database Trends, Open Source
The strategic adoption of different database technologies can make or break a company’s success and long-term viability. Among the many types of database software that companies can choose from, one type stands out for its ability to drive innovation, cut costs,... by David Quilty | Feb 5, 2024 | Percona Services, Percona Software
Percona is a leading provider of unbiased, performance-first, open source database solutions that allow organizations to easily, securely, and affordably maintain business agility, minimize risks, and stay competitive, free from vendor lock-in. Percona software is... by David Quilty | Feb 2, 2024 | Database Trends, Insight for DBAs, MongoDB, Percona Software
As a DBA or database architect, you’re well-acquainted with the offerings of MongoDB Community Edition, MongoDB Enterprise, and MongoDB Atlas. Maybe you’re even thinking of jumping ship from your current database over to MongoDB – adventurous,... by David Quilty | Jan 30, 2024 | Insight for DBAs, PostgreSQL
Are you planning to upgrade your PostgreSQL database but feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of the task? We have something that will make your life much easier. Introducing The Ultimate PostgreSQL Upgrade Checklist – designed to guide both seasoned and... by David Quilty | Jan 23, 2024 | Insight for DBAs, Insight for Developers, PostgreSQL
Everyone usually welcomes an upgrade, whether it’s a new operating system on your phone, a first-class seat on a flight, or a revamped kitchen in your home. Upgrades typically mean improvement, which is true for PostgreSQL, as each new version of PostgreSQL... by David Quilty | Jan 22, 2024 | Percona Services, Percona Software
Percona is a leading provider of unbiased, performance-first, open source database solutions that allow organizations to easily, securely, and affordably maintain business agility, minimize risks, and stay competitive, free from vendor lock-in. Percona software is... by David Quilty | Jan 8, 2024 | Percona Services, Percona Software
Welcome to the first release roundup of 2024… and we’ve been busy! Percona is a leading provider of unbiased, performance-first, open source database solutions that allow organizations to easily, securely, and affordably maintain business agility,... by David Quilty | Dec 18, 2023 | Percona Services, Percona Software
Percona is a leading provider of unbiased, performance-first, open source database solutions that allow organizations to easily, securely, and affordably maintain business agility, minimize risks, and stay competitive, free from vendor lock-in. Percona software is... by David Quilty | Dec 4, 2023 | Percona Services, Percona Software
Percona is a leading provider of unbiased, performance-first, open source database solutions that allow organizations to easily, securely, and affordably maintain business agility, minimize risks, and stay competitive, free from vendor lock-in. Percona software is...