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# Resources\_ 

Explore our articles on database management, security, automation, and best practices.

## Top Articles

### Somebody owns your database. Is anybody watching it?

Ownership is answerable. Attention isn't. Here's the gap between the two — and why hiring someone doesn't close it.

[READ MORE](/resources/somebody-owns-your-database-is-anybody-watching-it)

### What a database outage actually costs (beyond IT)

A 12-minute outage is rarely 12 minutes of cost. Learn where the real damage lives, and how to get ahead of it.

[READ MORE](/resources/what-a-database-outage-actually-costs)

### The hidden cost of 'it works for now' database setups

Default settings and provisional configurations rarely stay temporary. Here's what they actually cost — and how to surface them before they cost more.

[READ MORE](/resources/the-hidden-cost-of-it-works-for-now-database-setups)

### Why intelligent monitoring has to keep evolving — and what DB24 2026.2 changes for you

Intelligent monitoring stops being intelligent when it stops evolving. Here's what DB24 2026.2 changes for teams running SQL Server — and what it stops doing.

[READ MORE](/resources/why-intelligent-monitoring-has-to-keep-evolving)

### Why most companies discover data breaches too late

It takes an average of 194 days to discover a data breach. Learn why that is, and how you can prevent it from happening to you.

[READ MORE](/resources/why-most-companies-discover-breaches-too-late)

### Why restarting the database seems to fix everything (but doesn't)

Learn why restarting your databases seems to fix everything, but in reality, doesn’t. And what you should do instead.

[READ MORE](/resources/why-restarting-the-database-seems-to-fix-everything-but-doesnt)

### Change Management for Databases

The missing link in data platform governance. Learn why CMDBs, change control, and audit trails matter for database governance.

[READ MORE](/resources/change-management-databases)

### How Database Activity Monitoring has Changed

Learn how hyperscalers have abandoned on-prem database users and how DB24 fills the void with intelligent monitoring.

[READ MORE](/resources/database-activity-monitoring)

### How to Budget Your Database Platform for 2026

Budgeting for database platforms requires a keen eye on both technical and financial aspects. Learn strategies for cost optimization and database cost management.

[READ MORE](/resources/budget-database-platform)

### Conquer SQL Server Installation in 2025: Your Definitive Guide to a Seamless Setup

Your complete guide to SQL Server installation in 2025. Learn modern deployment methods, essential prerequisites, common pitfalls to avoid, and how DB24 automates post-installation management.

[READ MORE](/resources/conquering-sql-server-installation-your-definitive-guide-to-a-seamless-setup)

## Security & Compliance

### How and Why Cyberattacks are Increasing

Cyberattacks have evolved into a full-scale industry. Sweden has become a prime target in the Nordic region.

[READ MORE](/resources/cyberattacks-increasing)

### Recent Data Breaches in Sweden

From SportAdmin to the Swedish Church – high-profile incidents highlight the urgency of robust database protection.

[READ MORE](/resources/data-breaches-sweden)

### Managing and Protecting Your Data

If you don't know how many databases you have, how can you manage and protect your data? Discover intelligent automation.

[READ MORE](/resources/manage-protect-data)

### Data Protection Strategies

How to help protect your databases from hackers. A strong data protection strategy blends encryption, monitoring, and proactive defenses.

[READ MORE](/resources/data-protection-strategies)

## Questions? Here are a few answers\_ 

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