Teaching at the SC Statewide Audit Conference

Instead of teaching the CISA exam prep course, I'm teaching in the IT track. With Artificial Intelligence (AI) being a central focus in most audit and security tracks, I'm...

Upgrading SQL Server in a Container

I decided to update software on my laptop recently during a trip. I’m loathe to do this on most trips, as I don’t want any instability before a presentation....

SQL Server Editions: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Understanding the Limits Before You Hit Them If you’re responsible for a SQL Server instance but don’t live and breathe licensing, you’re not alone. Many IT managers and sysadmins...

Measuring and Improving SQL Server Query Plan Cache Efficiency

Measuring and Improving SQL Server Query Plan Cache Efficiency

The query plan cache hit ratio in SQL Server indicates the percentage of queries that are executed...

Communicate to the Individual

I may think I'm trying to reach the crowd, but I'm really trying to reach each person within the crowd. The "crowd" doesn't actually exist.

PESTLE Analysis for Databases Explained | Real-World Use Cases & Tool

📘 Understanding PESTLE PESTLE is a strategic framework used to evaluate external macro-environmental factors that influence business operations. It stands for This model is particularly useful for assessing how...

Monday Monitor Tips: Searching Permission Changes

During a demo of Redgate Monitor Enterprise to a customer, they asked about how to search for permission changes. This post examines how you can do that in Redgate...

Generative AI vs Predictive AI | Real-World Examples & Tools You Should Know

What is Artificial Intelligence? Understanding Predictive vs. Generative AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how we live, work, and interact with technology. From personalized recommendations to AI-generated art, the...

SQL Bits 2025 Wrap

SQL Bits 2025 was amazing, as always. It’s been my favorite conference to attend, with lots of friends, a family atmosphere, and some amazing speakers from whom I learn...

Get Certified in Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) FAST with NO Experience Needed

As data becomes the backbone of modern business, understanding how to manage and analyze it in the cloud is a must-have skill. The DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals certification...