IDERA Helps American Fidelity Assurance Cut Database Administration Time by 50 Percent

As the number and size of SQL Server applications expands at an exponential rate within many companies, database administration requirements also grow, stretching available technical resources to the limit. What’s needed is a diagnostic and management tool that can track critical SQL Server performance parameters and deliver alerts to database administrators (DBAs) whenever a problem arises, allowing them to focus on proactive tasks rather than constantly monitoring for problems.

Industry

American Fidelity Assurance is a leading provider of disability insurance, supplemental medical insurance, annuities, life insurance and Section 125 administration.

Business Situation

The company’s DBA staff was struggling with a constant stream of new SQL Server applications, many of which had critical performance requirements. Staff resources were not growing at the same rate, so DBAs were pressed to keep up with the higher database administration workload.

Business Scenario

AFA Database Administrator Derrick McNeill was looking for a tool to help him and other DBAs with routine SQL Server monitoring.