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DBmarlin 1.10.0 released - with improved Execution Plans and more
Version 1.10 of DBmarlin brings much easier to read executions plans which means you can more quickly diagnose the root cause of slow SQL.
How I quickly solved Azure SQL TempDB File contention with DBmarlin
This is a guest blog by Ezhil Arasu, QA Architect at Encora Inc. describing his recent experience of tuning Azure SQL.
The Importance of Understanding Change
Having spent many years in database and service management, I’ve lost count of the number of severity-one incidents where services have gone down and the business users expect the technical...
DBmarlin 1.9.0 released - with Knowledge Base and wait event recommendations
Version 1.9 of DBmarlin brings the ability to quickly understand database wait events, what they mean and what can be done to reduce them.
Top 10 causes of database performance problems and how to troubleshoot
When a client tells you that their database is running slowly, it can be impossible to know where to start. It’s just like the old joke when someone asks for...
