SolarWinds boosts PostgreSQL support with enhanced DPA 2024.2

IT management software provider SolarWinds has announced considerable enhancements to its Database Performance Analyser (DPA). The latest version, 2024.2, provides unmatched support for PostgreSQL, the global open-source database management system with over 1.7 million deployments.

The advanced features of SolarWinds DPA are part of a robust portfolio of database performance management solutions, including SQL Sentry and SolarWinds Observability. Empowered by Artificial Intelligence (AI)- derived insights, these solutions are designed to proactively streamline, optimise, and de-risk enterprise systems while managing costs.

The core intention of SolarWinds' comprehensive upgrades is to equip enterprises with increased visibility and control over databases distributed across on-prem and cloud environments. The intended result is to aid businesses in maximising the value, performance, and migration efficiency of their PostgreSQL databases.

Jeff Stewart, VP of Product Management at SolarWinds, said, "At SolarWinds, we understand the critical role of database performance in driving business success. These enhancements to our database performance management solutions aim to provide our customers with the insights, monitoring capabilities, and AI-powered advice we know first-hand they need to deliver a seamless user experience through even the most complex database management challenges."

The updated DPA, version 2024.2, now offers an unsurpassed level of support for PostgreSQL. To further enhance PostgreSQL database clusters, SolarWinds has introduced a new Tuning Advisors feature. This meticulously examines queries, tables, and indexes to deliver actionable insights, optimising database performance and minimising bottlenecks. Additionally, DPA now includes a Migration Support capability to simplify the process of transitioning from Oracle to PostgreSQL, cutting costs and ensuring efficient, consistent management across key databases.

Unlike other database management solutions, DPA transcends fragmented monitoring to offer complete, unified observability across intricate on-premises and cloud database environments. The solution is also user-friendly for non-database professionals, further simplifying the monitoring process and facilitating migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL. DPA utilises wait-time analysis to pinpoint the root causes of performance issues. This aids IT teams in ensuring the efficiency and stability of their databases whilst successfully migrating from legacy systems.

The Database Performance Analyser is part of the comprehensive SolarWinds database performance management roster, which includes SQL Sentry and SolarWinds Observability. These solutions leverage AI-driven insights to expedite the identification and resolution of issues or threats at their root cause. The SolarWinds suite of database performance management enables enterprises to be proactive about streamlining, optimising, and de-risking their systems, all while keeping expenses in check. By leveraging AI-driven insights and user-friendly features, SolarWinds continues to empower businesses to maximise database performance, streamline operations, and reduce costs effectively.