When it comes to managing SQL Server databases, a common debate arises: What should take priority—monitoring and uptime, or compliance and security? Ensuring high availability and performance is critical to business continuity, yet failing to meet security and compliance standards can lead to severe financial and legal consequences. So, where should you focus your efforts?

In this session, we’ll explore the balancing act between these essential priorities. We'll break down real-world scenarios where trade-offs between uptime and security become unavoidable and discuss strategies to ensure your environment remains both resilient and compliant. The reality is, you can’t pick just one—you need a holistic approach that integrates proactive monitoring, performance tuning, compliance frameworks, and security best practices. Join us for a practical discussion on how to align these critical database responsibilities without sacrificing one for the other.

When it comes to managing SQL Server databases, a common debate arises: What should take priority—monitoring and uptime, or compliance and security? Ensuring high availability and performance is critical to business continuity, yet failing to meet security and compliance standards can lead to severe financial and legal consequences. So, where should you focus your efforts?