Limiting the Ability to Concentrate and Collaborate
Open offices have an interesting side effect: less collaboration.
2025-09-22 (first published: 2018-08-27)
77 reads
Editorials
Practice Until You Don't Get It Wrong
We will all make mistakes, but practice can help reduce the errors we cause.
2025-09-22 (first published: 2017-11-27)
128 reads
Start Fixing Your DB with Better Code
The best way to improve your database performance is with better code. We all know that, but few of us actually end up making those changes.
2025-09-22 (first published: 2017-11-16)
428 reads
Planning for tomorrow, today - database migrations
I have been speaking to people about database migrations to the cloud a lot over the last few weeks. One thing that has jumped out at me is that we seem to focus on the process of moving data being the migration rather than one step in a larger process. Many people neglect the discovery […]
2025-09-20
72 reads
Remembering Phil Factor
One of the most prolific and popular authors at Simple Talk has been Phil Factor. He wrote many pieces on all aspects of database work and has probably written more articles on the Redgate Product Learning site than anyone else. He has entertained, informed, and inspired many database professionals in his many years as an […]
2025-09-19
145 reads
Pushing the Limits of AGs
Many of you reading this likely have an Availability Group (AG) set up on at least one database in your organization. Maybe not most, but many of you as this has proven to be a technology that many people like for HA/DR, upgrades, and probably other uses. As the technology has evolved from it's SQL […]
2025-09-17
107 reads
AI Steals Joy
Are the AI tools developers use making them enjoy their jobs more or less? Steve has a few thoughts.
2025-09-15
1,120 reads
The Yutes
I recently had the opportunity to talk a little PostgreSQL with the Salt Lake City PostgreSQL Meetup group (thank you for having me by the way). Great bunch of people who were really engaged and asked a lot of questions. On the way out of the event, I was chatting with one person (who had […]
2025-09-13
194 reads
The Security of Old Tech
Older technology can introduce security issues, along with performance ones. Keeping your systems somewhat up to date is important for security.
2025-09-12
58 reads
Password Guidance
Passwords are essential and also a problem in many organizations. Guidance has changed over the years and Steve has a few thoughts on what's recommended today.
2025-09-10
118 reads
Blogs
“SQL Server Is Slow” Part 4 of 4
By Kevin3NF
Parts 1, 2 and 3 got you to the (SQL) engine room. Now we...
How to Install DBeaver and Connect to a PostgreSQL Instance
By gbargsley
Whether you’re a seasoned DBA or just exploring database tools, DBeaver offers a powerful,...
DBAs should never run SSMS under their everyday Windows account
DBAs should never run SSMS under their everyday Windows account If you open SSMS under...
Forums
Stairway to Azure SQL Hyperscale – Level 3: RBPEX Caching Layer Internals
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Vector Datatype Dimensions
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SQL Server DBA - Immediate need
Immediate need for a hands-on SQL Server DBA. This is a greenfield opportunity to...
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Vector Datatype Dimensions
The new vector datatype in SQL Server 2025 requires a number dimension parameter. What is the maximum number of dimensions supported?
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