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Understanding the State of Database Monitoring in 2020

In 2018 and 2019 we ran the industry’s only surveys into the state of SQL Server monitoring, both of which provided unique insights into how companies and organizations monitor their estates, the technologies they work with, and the biggest challenges they face. In Redgate’s third annual survey on the state of monitoring, still the... Read more

It’s time to taste a byte of Redgate

At Redgate, we launched the Community Circle back in April as a place our customers and the Data Platform community could visit to find free resources, tips and content to help them learn, develop and keep in touch during this difficult time. It’s apparent that the world we’re now living in has changed in... Read more

Make the most of your online event experience with Redgate

While you can’t catch us in person at the Gartner Enterprise Architecture Summit, Microsoft Build or Data Grillen this month, there are still lots of ways you can continue to chat to the Redgate team. Discussions and demos The Redgate virtual booth is open for business, for example. You can book a discussion with... Read more

Blogging and writing for the tech professional

I’m Kathi Kellenberger. I’m the editor of Simple Talk, a DevOps Advocate, and a Microsoft Data Platform MVP. Probably the most important thing to know about me is that I’m a lifelong learner and a teacher. I love learning new things and I love sharing what I’ve learned with others. So that’s really what... Read more

Discover the real state of Database DevOps in Financial Services in Redgate’s latest report

Earlier this year we published the 2020 State of Database DevOps report, in which the responses from thousands of IT professionals gave us a unique insight into how organizations and individuals are adopting DevOps. It also covers how teams operate, key areas for optimization, and the biggest challenges they currently face. To gain a... Read more

Pitfalls with SQL rollbacks and automated database deployments

While it’s possible to perform SQL rollbacks to revert database changes, the question is, should you? Rolling back a database change isn’t as straightforward as rolling back a code change. Databases are the lifeblood of applications. An unsuccessful rollback can result in bad or deleted data. This article goes through the pitfalls which result... Read more

7 steps to effective SQL Server monitoring

There are a whole range of reasons you should monitor your SQL Server estate, from the essentials that support firefighting through to advanced modelling to help with proactive future planning. However, there are a few steps you need to take in order to ensure the monitoring is effective. In this post, we’ll show you... Read more

Community Circle – Together we learn

Covid-19 has taken a toll on communities across the globe, impacting lives in unprecedented ways. The stresses and strain of course vary depending on your situation, but there’s one thing we know to be true for us all: we’re all in this together. Here at Redgate we want to do what Redgaters do best –... Read more

Designing an automated database deployment process: case study

In my previous article, How to design an automated database deployment process, I wrote about the steps companies and organizations should take to introduce automation to their database deployments. In this article, I’m going talk about the challenges I faced when I embarked on my own automation journey. Prior to joining Octopus Deploy, I... Read more

Have your say on the state of database monitoring in 2020

Since 2018, over 1,400 SQL Server professionals have provided valuable insights into how they monitor and manage their estates, and what challenges they’re facing, through the only industry-wide survey of its kind. The results of the survey have not only benefited the community but also helped us better understand how we could shape our... Read more

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