How to successfully deploy databases with external references
Database objects often have references to external databases which makes continuous integration problematic. In this article Liz Baron and Sebastian Meine demonstrate a solution.
Design your systems and processes for auditability
I have worked in more than one regulated industry, and since the banking crisis of 2008, I have witnessed a sea change in the approach to regulation. The UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) was seen to be a toothless tiger. The UK government replaced the FSA with two separate bodies, each with its own more […]
Dealing with Failed SQL Migrations in MariaDB or MySQL
Although it is easy to get started with Flyway, there are times when real-life can trip you up. Discover the fastest ways to restore the previous version of the database, to recover from a failed Flyway migration that leaves the database in an indeterminate state, and then how to adapt your database development process to avoid these problems.
SQL String functions in SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL
In this article we look at how to use string functions to concatenate, replace, trim and get substrings in SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL.
Maybe It Is DNS
It might be DNS is the problem more often in the future. Steve notes the attacks on this system are rising.
CData Connect: Derived Views and Query Federation
Big data plays a key role in promoting both manufacturing and scientific development through industrial digitization and emerging research. Integrating big data demands scalable tools for enabling not only big data ingestion and curation but also efficient large-scale exploration and discovery. There is a solution to scale up to large volumes of data distributed across multiple […]
Complex Searching
More complex searching is likely to be a requirement in the future, but for many of us, this won't require us to learn much.
Flyway with MariaDB for Those of a Nervous Disposition
This article from Phil Factor will get you up and running quickly with Flyway migrations on MariaDB or MySQL databases, from PowerShell.
Working with SQL Server identity columns
SQL Server identity columns are easy to add to a table, but you must understand how they work to use them effectively. In this article, Greg Larsen explains the nuances of SQL Server identity columns.
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Flyway Tips: AI Deployment Script Descriptions
By Steve Jones
With the AI push being everywhere, Redgate is no exception. We’ve been getting requests,...
A New Word: Fawtle
By Steve Jones
fawtle – n. a weird little flaw built into your partner that somehow only...
Post-quantum key exchange – Insurance policy for your packets
AWS recently added support for Post-Quantum Key Exchange for TLS in Application Load Balancer...
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Question of the Day
Fixing the Error
On SQL Server 2025, I have a database that has this collation: SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS. I decide I want to run this code:
SELECT UNISTR('*3041*308A*304C*3068 and good night', '*') AS 'A Classic';
I get this error:Msg 9844, Level 16, State 4, Line 24 The char/varchar input type uses an unsupported collation. Only a UTF8 collation is supported with char/varchar input type in UNISTR function.What is the easiest way to fix this error? See possible answers