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Solar Bytes - July 2026
We’re over halfway through 2026 now, and I’m excited to see what the rest of the year has in store for us. The 2026 SolarWinds World Tour has officially reached the halfway mark of the roadshow, but there’s still plenty of time to join us in-person. With 25+ events taking place from July through November, don’t miss your…
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Solar Bytes - June 2026
It’s summer here in the northern hemisphere, and here in Texas, that means finding water to cool off in, barbecues, kids out of school, and finding time to relax. I hope you find time in your busy schedules to get some relaxation in, as well. Stay tuned in June for exciting product updates, and learn more during their…
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Solar Bytes - May 2026
Spring is in full swing here in the northern hemisphere, and we’ve kicked off the 2026 SolarWinds World Tour with style! We’re enjoying sharing updates and connecting with you in person. If you're curious if you'll enjoy it, see what your peers have had to say about their experience here. Check out what’s planned for more…
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Solar Bytes - April 2026
It’s April, and we’ve got lots of exciting things coming up this month, including the next SolarWinds Day! The SolarWinds World Tour is back, rocking over 30 cities worldwide—and the lineup includes some familiar faces. Kevin Kline, Pete DiStefano, and Sascha Giese will be on tour this spring, sharing expertise, answering…
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Solar Bytes - March 2026
Spring is officially in the air! It's March, which means the Texas weather is warming up, backyard cookouts are calling, and the pollen is out in full force. I hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy a bit of a spring break this month and take some time to recharge. Here at SolarWinds, we are continuing to build on the…
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Solar Bytes - February 2026
Hopefully, your year is off to a great start! We’re kicking off the year with a lot of excitement. We’ve had several major product update announcements in January (see the list below for details). There’s more to come this year, and we hope you’re as excited as we are. We’re still deep in the planning phase for all the…
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Solar Bytes - January 2026
Happy New Year! I hope you’ve had a restful festive season and are feeling energized as we head into all the kickoffs, goal setting, and new projects for 2026. January promises to be busy as companies lift change and hiring freezes. I wish you good fortune in 2026, and may all your projects be successful. What Might You…
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Solar Bytes - December 2025
Whew! We’ve made it to the end of the calendar year, folks. November was a whirlwind of events, and for those of us in the US, it meant giant turkey dinners. In case you missed it, we also released the State of Database report, which highlights the growing gap between what DBAs are responsible for and the resources they…
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Solar Bytes - November 2025
It’s November, which means we’re settled in to IT’s event season. Check out the What’s Planned section to see where you can find us. October was a significant month for us, marked by our major announcement at SolarWinds Day, which included THWACK® community sessions featuring some of our MVPs and the release of the State…
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Solar Bytes - October 2025
Happy Spooky Season to those who celebrate! I’m excited to get my Halloween décor up this weekend and see all the kids trick-or-treating at the end of the month. It’s SolarWinds Day again, and this time we cooked up some extra special THWACKcamp Community sessions to follow our keynote with lovely guests from this very…