Catching Minor Issues
Can you catch minor code changes that might cause issues? Steve advocates for more testing to ensure you can.
Rules in PostgreSQL
We sometimes need to perform a different/alternative actions during database queries. We need it for data protection or data abstraction. The PostgreSQL rule system allows to define an alternative action on insert, update or delete. A rule generates an extra query. As a result, rule execution impacts the performance of the system. Creating Rules A […]
10 DevOps strategies for working with legacy databases
The database is often left behind as organisations embrace DevOps. In this article, Robert Sheldon explains how to successfully bring databases into DevOps, especially when dealing with legacy databases.
Why you should include the database in your 2021 IT strategy
As 2020 draws to a close, managers in many organizations are considering what the next 12 months IT strategy should look like, and how this underpins business objectives. Given the current business climate where the pandemic has prompted many companies to change the way they work, it’s even more important right now – and it’s an opportunity to get ahead.
Completely Encrypted Data
Do we care or worry if our databases need to handle encrypted data? Steve has a few thoughts about why we may or may not be concerned.
Configure SQL Server Database Mail on Amazon RDS
In this article we look at how to configure database mail for a RDS SQL Server instance on Amazon AWS.
Free eBook: SQL Server Backup and Restore
In this free eBook Shawn McGehee offers advice on query tuning, cutting stored procedures, and system process design and implementation for high availability. Discover how to perform backup and restore operations using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), basic T-SQL scripts and Redgate's SQL Backup tool.
Increasing the Accuracy of Data We Rely On
GPS data is used by many applications. Steve notes that managing data like this might be hard inside organizations.
Simple Credential Management for DevOps Database Release to Azure SQL Database
This article looks a couple options for securely storing credentials when working in Azure DevOps.
Have your say in the 2021 State of Database DevOps survey
Have you taken the 2021 State of Database DevOps survey yet? If you or your organization uses databases, we want to hear from you! Complete the survey for advance access to the final research report, and to be entered into a prize draw for a $500 Amazon voucher. Plus, for each submission we receive, we’ll donate $1 to the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
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Programmatically Retrieving MLV Lineage and Refresh Times
Materialized lake views (MLVs) in Microsoft Fabric are an effective way to implement medallion...
Upgrading SQL Server Containers on the Laptop
By Steve Jones
I don’t have SQL Server installed on my laptop. In an effort to keep...
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