Not too long ago I was assisting a client with an issue they were experiencing while running some compliance software to check for sensitive data. Sensitive data was picked up in the SQL Server data file but when the DBAs checked, the data was nowhere to be found in the database. It’s fairly widely... Read more
Knowing a foreign language is an important skill, especially in a global economy. In this article, we look at a data model that can help run a language school. Read more
SQL Data Mask is the latest prototype to come out of Foundry, Redgate’s research and development division. It copies your database while anonymizing personal data. You can use it to mask your databases right now, free of charge, so download the latest on-premises version. We’re working closely with a select group of people who... Read more
Slow, unreliable tests prevent teams doing great work, and make continuous delivery impossible. This was true for our SQL Source Control team when I started working with them. From pushing a commit to getting a complete set of tests took almost 12 hours. Then you had to rerun the raft of tests that sometimes... Read more
Redgate Data Modeler’s new SQL Script tool lets you write and save SQL scripts and run them against a connected database. Read more
In this three-part series, guest bloggers from DevOpsGroup look at the real role of Ops in DevOps. Where it changes, how it changes, and why Ops has an important part to play in the brave new world of DevOps. The top ten DevOps operational requirements One of the key tenets in DevOps is to... Read more
Shopping centers are fun to visit and complicated to run. In this article, we look at a data model capable of helping us manage a shopping center. Read more
I’ve read through a number of the industry thought leaders to get an understanding of how DevOps is being communicated out there. As with so much else in life, you can start at Wikipedia to get a general understanding: DevOps … is a term used to refer to a set of practices that emphasize... Read more
Most of us love to travel and explore new places, and using travel agencies is an easy way to plan our holidays. With vacation season in mind, we’ll answer the question “What kind of data model would run a travel agency?” Read more
In this three-part series, guest bloggers from DevOpsGroup look at the real role of Ops in DevOps. Where it changes, how it changes, and why Ops has an important part to play in the brave new world of DevOps. What does the future of IT Operations look like in a DevOps world? What does... Read more
