PlanTrace: Stop Reading Redshift EXPLAIN Plans. Start Seeing Them

PlanTrace: Stop Reading Redshift EXPLAIN Plans. Start Seeing Them

Introducing PlanTrace — a free, browser-based tool that turns raw execution plans into interactive graphs and actionable tuning insights.

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A Cloud Dependency Failure from Amazon

I went to sleep while reading a Kindle book on my phone. I know because my hand dropped and the phone knocked me in the forehead. I set it...

Deploying AI in logistics (the unfiltered version)

A conversation with Jan Laš, CIO at HOPI, about what deploying a data agent looks like from the client’s side; the users who drifted away, the security work nobody...

GenAI vs Dashboards: Not the Same (And Never Will Be)

There’s a question I’ve been hearing more and more lately, especially as Copilot, Fabric, and Fabric data agents become part of everyday conversations with customers: will GenAI replace reports...

Overview of Claude AI Models: Which One to Choose?

For those entering the AI space whether professionally or personally I wanted to give a quick overview on the different models on offer within the Claude family – when...

T-SQL Tuesday #198 Invitation: How Do You Detect Data Changes?

It's time for T-SQL Tuesday #198! This month's topic is change detection.
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How to Connect to SQL Server When Nothing Else Works – DAC

It's 2 AM. Your phone is going off. Users can't connect to the application, and when you open SSMS to investigate, the connection spinner just keeps spinning. SQL Server...

Monday Monitor Tips: Oracle Custom Metrics

One of the popular features of Redgate Monitor has been the ability to add custom mertics for various purposes. This has been popular, and along with our curated list...

Beware of Generic SQL Server License Keys (What to Use Instead)

Beware of Generic SQL Server License Keys (What to Use Instead)

I (think) realize that content here is probably more applicable to mid-to-large organizations than small...

On Speaking Well

Professor Patrick Winston of MIT used to give a one-hour talk about how to speak. Though Professor Winston is no longer with us, his talk still is. If you...