Don't Create Workslop

AI can help us do more, but do we need to do more? Or more importantly, are we doing a good job of producing more useful stuff?

What is the original database name?

A Place where AI Technology Shines

Steve has a few examples of where AI technology works very well.

Advice I Like: Failure

If it fails where you thought it would fail that is not a failure. – from Excellent Advice for Living This is a great quote, especially for those of...

Being Mindful of Design Time

Do you take the time to model and design your database? Steve thinks this is important, even while trying to make changes quicker to adapt to changing requirements.

Getting the Object Code

Monday Monitor Tips: ServiceNow Integration

Earlier this year I visited a customer that was using the Redgate Monitor webhook to integrate with ServiceNow. However, they were also trying to integrate in a richer way...

T-SQL in SQL Server 2025: Concatenating Strings

Like many of you, I have often put strings together (concatenation) with a simple arithmetical operator: +.  We have a few other ways to put strings together, but in SQL Server 2025, we have a new operator that allows us to put strings together. This is the double pipe (||) operator. This article looks at […]

Identify a Slipstream Installation

Internal Staff Growth

How do you approach adding to your team? Steve asks if you look internally or externally as a default.