How We Reduced SQL Server Infrastructure Costs by 33% on AWS: Lessons From a Database Operations Manager
Read a story about how one company saved substantially on their cloud costs with a few simple changes and no interruptions to service.
What does a modern DBA actually do? 6 key points from a senior DBA
We sat down with Lee Brownhill, a senior DBA and Redgate Ambassador with 20 years of experience, to get his honest take on where the role is heading – and what database professionals are actually focused on right now.
Automating SSAS Multidimensional Security Audits with PowerShell
This article presents a way to audit your SSAS cubes using PowerShell to prepare for any audit questions about who has access to the data.
Never is Not the Policy
Are there things you should never change or configure? Steve notes that is probably not the best policy.
Miscellaneous Thoughts About Building Stuff with AI in July 2026
Over the past couple of years, I've been using the bejeezus out of AI. I don't really feel like an expert by any means - it's so hard to keep up with the advancements - but I've been enjoying reading Grant Fritchey's series on building stuff with AI, and I thought you might enjoy some of my lessons learned as well.
Automating OSM Data Refresh in Power BI’s Azure Maps Reference Layer
Learn how to automate OpenStreetMap data refresh on Power Bi's Azure Maps reference layer.
Going Big with SSDs
Solid State Drives are becoming more commonplace in database systems. eBay and Facebook have implemented large SSD systems in their environments. Steve Jones thinks DBAs should be learning more about how SSDs affect SQL Server.
SQL Server index tuning: common mistakes and how to fix them
This guide walks through the most common SQL Server index tuning mistakes seen in production environments, such as over-indexing, oversized INCLUDE lists, unnecessary fill factor settings, misuse of SORT_IN_TEMPDB, over-aggressive index maintenance – and the myth that heaps are a shortcut to speed. Features real examples.
Learn From History
I've just spent a week in the UK visiting the Redgate HQ with my fellow advocates. I'm really blessed to get to work with such a great bunch of people. A couple of the conversations we had stuck with me and I'd like to share them here. Sitting in the midst of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK, […]
Blogs
PostgreSQL Support in the Data API Builder
By Steve Jones
Next week I’m at VS Live in San Diego (register and join me) and...
Ten Years of PowerShell
Ten years ago today, I filmed a Pluralsight Play by Play on open source...
T-SQL Tuesday #202: 100 Hours
By Steve Jones
It’s time for T-SQL Tuesday again and this is a great prompt to start...
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Stored Procedures for Server-Level Object and Column Search
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Databricks Genie Spaces for SQL Analysts: Natural Language Querying Without Leaving Your Data Platform
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The Costs of Multiple Platforms
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Question of the Day
RegEx Functions II
I have this data in a table in a SQL Server 2025 database:
EmailAddressID EmailAddress 7 dylan0@ADVENTURE-WORKS.COM 8 Diane1@ADVENTURE-WORKS.COMIf I run this query, which row(s) are returned?
SELECT top 10 * FROM person.EmailAddress WHERE REGEXP_LIKE(EmailAddress, '^d') AND BusinessEntityID IN (7,8)See possible answers