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Database Upgrades: DIY or Choose a Database Upgrade Consulting Service?

Percona

To maintain competitiveness and operational efficiency — not to mention ensure security and compliance when your database version reaches End of Life (EOL) – it’s crucial to upgrade your database systems from time to time. One of the most compelling reasons to choose a professional service is the reduced risk.

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Why Your Next MySQL Database Should Not Be a MySQL Database

Percona

MySQL is a very popular database and a good choice for new projects. But is it the best choice?Luckily Luckily you have several options for this choice.MySQL Community vs. Enterprise EditionsTraditionally, the MySQL Community Edition has been a mainstay in the open source community for decades, and it is available for free.

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What is software composition analysis? How SCA helps reduce risks associated with open source software

Dynatrace

The growing popularity of open source software presents new risks associated with vulnerable libraries. In response, organizations have adopted additional security tools, such as software composition analysis, that scan code libraries for vulnerabilities. What is software composition analysis?

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Percona Monitoring and Management Database Overview Dashboard, Simplified

Percona

Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM) overview dashboards were always meant to be a starting point for DBAs to check the overall health of the databases. Current overview dashboards can be a little overwhelming, based on an approach of “full visibility.”

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Database Migration Plan: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Open Source Migration

Percona

Heck, typing “database migration plan” into Google and reading this blog could constitute planning. In brief, a proper database migration plan includes: Establishing clear objectives: Define what you want to achieve and how open source will get there. Some level of planning is expected when migrating to open source.

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Why Choose a Third-Party Database Migration Service

Percona

Sure, database migration is complex, particularly when you’re looking to migrate from a proprietary database to an open source one. Database migration is almost always time-consuming, tedious, and full of potential pitfalls. Database migration is complex Let’s start here. What is the best path to migrate?

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Database Housekeeping in the New Year

Percona

Now it is time to get your databases ready for the rest of the year. Third, double-check the version of the software that is in use. It does help to look at the loss of security vulnerabilities for your software, such as this list for PostgreSQL , to assure yourself that your instances are not exposed. Welcome to 2023!