The top query from database administrators is: what is this database for, and why do I care? The life of a DBA is one of infinite gifts, even if those gifts are unwanted. If you've ever had an application owner drop a database in your lap, then this session is for you. Hear from professionals who have dealt with this problem time and time again. Spoiler alert: better tooling gives you and the application owner the insight they need to make informed decisions.

Resolving an incident before end users are impacted is the new standard, but managing separate observability and incident management solutions is tempting fate. You are at risk of an issue slipping through the cracks. It's time to consolidate, streamline, and decomplexify your operations. Hybrid Cloud Observability combined with SolarWinds Observability and SolarWinds Service Desk make all of this much, much easier.

The increasing complexity of IT means new skills are always needed to keep up and stay relevant, but acquiring new skills takes time. Having the right set of tools is essential for success. In this session, we'll break down how to decomplexify and what the heck that means. It's time to consolidate what can be consolidated, break down barriers, reduce waste, and manage the madness.

Watch the full session at: slrwnds.com/TC24 Playing 4D Chess: The Modern IT Story Knight to E-4. Security professionals consistently make moves to fend off attackers. Unlike chess, it takes a team effort to keep up against modern cybersecurity threats and implement changes company-wide. Two pros take you through a day in the life of the security team. Hear practical use cases to help you and your organization improve your security stance. Check and mate.

Join Chrystal Taylor from SolarWinds as she introduces a game-changing tool for your upgrade planning—the Release Notes Aggregator! Discover how this handy feature can help you keep track of all the new features and fixes since your last upgrade, making your upgrade process smoother and more informed. What's Inside: Introduction to the Release Notes Aggregator Step-by-step guide on how to use the tool.

In this video, join Sasha as we dive into the seamless update process from version 2024.1 to 2024.2. Whether you're a tech newbie or a seasoned IT pro, see how easy and efficient it is to perform online updates without the hassle of visiting the server room! Key Highlights: Step-by-step walkthrough of the update process Tips for handling lab environments vs. production systems Essential security recommendations you need to know.

Upgrade Your Web Performance Monitoring with SolarWinds 2024.2! Join Crystal Taylor, SolarWinds evangelist, as she shares exciting news about the latest enhancements in web performance monitoring! If you've been using our WPM transaction recorder, it's time to embrace the future with our updated Chromium-based recorder. What's Inside: Overview of the transition from Internet Explorer to Chromium.