SolarWinds | State of Database Report 2025

The State of Database Report 2025 looks at the growing pressure DBAs are facing as database environments become more complex while teams remain under-supported. The report shows that many DBAs spend most of their time firefighting issues, managing alerts, and handling reactive tasks instead of focusing on optimization, automation, and strategic work. It also highlights the disconnect between what IT leaders believe is happening inside their organizations and what DBAs experience daily, especially around monitoring, workload, and operational challenges. Based on responses from more than 1,000 IT professionals, the report explores how siloed systems, alert fatigue, and limited training are contributing to burnout and increasing attrition risk. At the same time, it shows how organizations with unified monitoring, AI-driven tools, and better enablement are helping DBAs work more efficiently and take on more strategic roles. The report ultimately presents a clear picture of a profession in transition and why support, visibility, and modern tooling are becoming essential for the future of database operations.