What's a Code Smell?

Poor patterns and practices are code smells. Steve Jones notes we have plenty in T-SQL.

PostgreSQL Constraints: Learning PostgreSQL with Grant

One of the most important aspects of data management is the ability to ensure that the data in your database is well defined and consistent. Some aspects of that are ensured through the relational data structures you design. Another piece of control is using the correct data type. Then, we get to constraints. A constraint is a way to validate data prior to adding it to your database. This is one more tool in the toolbox that helps you maintain good data.

The future of AI in solving database challenges

The conversation around Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a new subject to the database space, but the recent rise in machine learning tools like ChatGPT have sparked increased focus on new ways to simplify existing DBA challenges.

Join Redgate’s own DevOps Advocate, Steve Jones, along with webinar guests Kellyn Pot’Vin-Gorman (Principal Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft) and Brian Randell (Product Marketing Director, Github) to discuss how AI could help manage complex database ecosystems.

ChatGPT and PowerShell – Some practical examples

See how well ChatGPT works with questions on generating PowerShell code.

Metrics and Measures

We need to measure and monitor things to become better, but we need to keep an eye on what the actual goal is from this monitoring.

New functions in SQL Server 2022 - LEFT_SHIFT and RIGHT_SHIFT

Learn about the new functions LEFT_SHIFT and RIGHT_SHIFT in SQL Server 2022 and how these functions could be used.

The business value of frequent deployments

The multi-million-dollar question for you and your business is... what is the real business value of frequent deployments? Part one of three in this series on the value of database DevOps.

SQL Server Build Lists

An index to the build list articles for various versions of SQL Server.

The Human Factor

A week ago I was in Pasadena attending the SCaLE 20x conference, a gathering of many different open-source communities discussing the technologies and platforms that draw them together. I was fortunate enough to hear some excellent presentations on PostgreSQL and give two talks as well. After the first round of talks on Friday morning a […]

Annual Security Compliance Training

A guest editorial from Andy Warren that looks at annual training to try and improve security.