DevOps and OSS Can Scale

Microsoft has embraced open source software, and has opened much of their code. They have also proven that DevOps development can scale in this environment.

Investigating Azure Databricks

At SQL Saturday #884 – Pensacola, I dropped into Rodney Ladrum’s session on Azure Databricks (ADB) and the Traditional DBA. I had heard a bit about Databricks, and read...

Getting Started with Spawn

I’m excited that the Redgate Foundry is working on some cool projects. The Future of DevOps is one and part of that work is with Spawn. I’ve played with...

Histogram Steps

Ransomware and DevOps

Ransomware is becoming a bigger and bigger problem. Steve has some thoughts on how you should think about security in your database environment.

Running a Docker Container

Basic User Functions in R

As I’ve been learning more about the data platform, I’ve been exposed to some R language code. This makes sense, as more comprehensive data analysis needs something other than...

Dig Out the Root Cause

Finding the basis for a problem is always the best solution.

Great Access to Data with Google Fi

I’ve been a subscriber to the Google Fi (formerly Project Fi) network for a couple years now. Like many of you, I depend on my mobile device for lots...

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