Keeping up with the latest changes in technology is necessary if you want to get ahead in today’s competitive job market. In this article, we’ll build a data model for online portals that offer a more engaging platform for learning new skills, using Native Monks as our guide. Read more
Firstly, let’s get something out of the way. DevOps is something that polarizes people because there are various definitions of what DevOps is. I actually never use the word with technical people because they hate it. Instead, I describe DevOps in such a way that they can’t argue with it, by using a slight... Read more
In the last few years, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become synonymous with both getting a good bargain and causing retail pandemonium. However, times are changing. News items about people queueing outside shops at 4am have been replaced with stories about how much consumer spending has moved online. Quite some achievement for a... Read more
Mail delivery, in spite our dependence on email, is still alive and well. What kind of data model supports your local mail delivery? Read more
Updated November 2018 GDPR is here. Initially the articles leading up to the law were industry-focused, talking about the affect it would have on companies and organizations that gather, hold and process data. I also wrote about why DBAs should care about it, and advised that you should start your GDPR journey beforehand by... Read more
Sometimes you need a break and you don’t want to travel all that far to get one. Why not go to a local or county club? We look at a data model to help county clubs everywhere stay organized. Read more
Whether you’re exploring the advantages of DevOps or already fully immersed in the journey, including the database brings additional advantages. But how are you performing compared to the competition? What could you do better? What’s the benchmark you should be aiming for? To help companies answer these questions, Redgate has created a Database DevOps... Read more
Using a mobile app to hire builders, landscapers, and other skilled professionals makes taking care of property less of a hassle. In this article, we look at a data model to support such an app. Read more
Pet care is a huge industry. Is there a data model that can help pet owners and professionals manage their activities? There is now! Read more
PASS Summit lands in Seattle from October 31 to November 3 this year, bringing with it the latest thinking and developments in the SQL Server world. Redgate is a Gold sponsor and we’ll be there, talking about database DevOps and other topics. Look out in particular for: How DevOps for the database helps with compliance... Read more