Matt Hilbert

15 January 2018

Matt Hilbert

15 January 2018

Bringing DevOps to the database. Part 1: Version control

For some years now, DevOps practices have been exciting application developers with their promise of short iterations, fast releases, and features that get into the hands of users sooner. Those same practices are now entering the database space, but how can database development adapt, and where should it start? DevOps has been claiming converts... Read more

Annabel Bradford

15 January 2018

Annabel Bradford

15 January 2018

Save the date: February 28, 2018 – More free SQL Server training the Redgate way

Following the popular response to SQL in the City Streamed, Redgate’s free virtual event which has been held annually for the past two years, I’m excited to announce SQL in the City Streamed will now be happening every quarter during 2018. Redgate’s Data Platform MVPs, Steve Jones, Grant Fritchey and Kathi Kellenberger, will head... Read more

Nebbia Technology

17 December 2017

Nebbia Technology

17 December 2017

If you hear these phrases, you might need Microsoft Visual Studio Team Services

There are so many features in Microsoft Visual Studio Team Services that it can be difficult to wrap your head around what all they do and if you’re utilizing the tool to its fullest potential. Phrases like Stay connected from idea to release and Improve code quality and catch issues early from the Team... Read more

What is database DevOps, and why is it important for DBAs?

I’ve had many conversations at conferences where people have asked me about the role of the traditional DBA being phased out. When I ask why they think that’s the case, there’s a variety of answers: “The introduction of the cloud will take care of everything for us.” “The enhancements being made in automating SQL Server environments... Read more

Alex Yates

5 December 2017

Alex Yates

5 December 2017

Redgate and DLM Consultants: Working together to help data users become GDPR compliant

If you hold ‘personally identifiable information’ (PII) about EU citizens, the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to you. That’s true even if you aren’t in the EU, since this law is extra-territorial. This is significant for various reasons, including the fact that the maximum penalties for failing to comply would probably bankrupt... Read more

Would you like to see Redgate tools inside SQL Operations Studio?

You may already have heard about Microsoft’s new DevOps platform for database development, SQL Operations Studio, or “SQL Ops Studio”. The preview version was announced at PASS Summit on 1 November, and Foundry, the R&D division of Redgate has been researching the feasibility, practicality and appeal of cross-platform data tools for a while. You... Read more