Entries by Gema Maj

February 5, 2024

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteVersion: 2024.02.05.1 Resolved Issues We’ve changed log file location to user AppData directory.

Output Settings

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe wrote this article to explain the output settings associated with UpSearch’s proprietary Microsoft SQL Server inventory Tool (‘Tool’ or ‘Application). The Data Estate Assessment is powered by this Tool, an on-premises, agentless desktop Application with a small installation footprint. The digitally signed and antivirus whitelisted Tool finds, verifies, and securely collects information about each […]

Resource Requirements

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe article explains the minimum resource requirements to successfully run UpSearch’s proprietary Microsoft SQL Server inventory Tool (‘Tool’ or ‘Application). The Data Estate Assessment is powered by this Tool, an on-premises, agentless desktop Application with a small installation footprint. The digitally signed and antivirus whitelisted Tool finds, verifies, and collects information about each Microsoft SQL […]

Setup Guide

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Reading Time: 4 minutesIn this article, we explain how to successfully run UpSearch’s proprietary Microsoft SQL Server inventory Tool (‘Tool’ or ‘Application). The Data Estate Assessment utilizes this Tool, an on-premises, agentless desktop Application with a small installation footprint. The digitally signed and antivirus whitelisted Tool finds, verifies, and securely collects information about each Microsoft SQL Server instance […]

Why does UpSearch require its own Server / Workstation?

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe need to install tools on the workstation you issue our team, such as SQL Server Developer Edition, UpSearch’s PowerShell monitoring scripts or other diagnostic tools. We suggest an independent server or dedicated workstation so that we do not have to install or run said tools directly on your servers. This keeps your servers focused […]

How does UpSearch protect clients’ credentials?

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUpSearch uses LastPass to manage clients’ credentials. LastPass is a leading password management application that implemented AES-256 bit encryption with PBKDF2 SHA-256 and salted hashes to ensure complete security in the cloud. UpSearch uses LastPass for our accounts, as well as any client service account or SQL Server accounts. LastPass enables UpSearch to maintain security […]

Why does UpSearch require administrative permissions?

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhen UpSearch agrees to an Advisory Service engagement, we take that responsibility very seriously. Our duties include being able to respond in the event of an emergency, and to take independent administrative action, both in critical and non-critical situations. This often requires having elevated rivileges on the systems which we are contracted to manage. Specifically, […]

Client Functional Requirements and Responsibilities

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Reading Time: 3 minutesSecure Access Clients must provide UpSearch with secure 24×7 access to its environment. Virtual Private Network (VPN) is the most common type of secure access clients grant. UpSearch technical team members will configure security mechanisms required to implement clients’ specified connectivity protocols. Once connected to the client’s environment, UpSearch team members use remote desktop protocol […]

Learn How to Integrate UpSearch into Your Organization

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Reading Time: 3 minutesIntegrating UpSearch into Your Organization At UpSearch, we understand that integrating external teams into your organization comes with a lot of questions. How will UpSearch’s team fit with your in-house team? Who will be responsible for what tasks? How will support incidents be escalated? We understand these concerns and want you to know that it […]

SQL Server Health Check Introduction

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteDo you have SQL Server problems and don’t know where to turn for help? Then read this SQL Server Health Check Introduction article, and the entire series, to determine if a thorough SQL Server evaluation is right for your situation. What is a SQL Server Health Check? A SQL Server Health Check is the first […]