In today’s rapidly evolving world of development, Database DevOps is becoming an essential practice. It combines the agility of DevOps with the intricacies of databases, all with the goal of enhancing speed, stability and collaboration when it comes to database changes. However, before diving into Database DevOps there are some key concepts your team... Read more
With the rise of AI and machine learning comes data. Lots of it. For organizations today, AI is radically changing the way data is accessed, maintained and operationalized. For heads of architecture and development teams, it offers opportunity and responsibility. Opportunity to: Accelerate development team productivity AI can be a collaborative force to speed... Read more
PASS Data Community Summit is one of the largest gatherings of data professionals from around the world. Taking place November 17–21, 2025, in Seattle, it brings together data engineers, analysts, DBAs, architects, and technology leaders across industries to connect, share, and learn. If you’ve never been, or haven’t registered yet, here are five reasons... Read more
This series is about the stress of database deployments on the people behind them, and the small, steady changes that help relieve it. – Felicity Questier, Redgate Software. We spoke to data professionals from a range of industries about the impact of unreliable database deployments — not just on their systems, but on their... Read more
“Some say, if you have a good process, you can deploy whenever you want. But I am more of the opinion that if it’s 5 o’clock, or a Public Holiday weekend, don’t take the risk — with the best process in the world, something could always go wrong.” Ryan Hird, Technical Lead at Bennetts... Read more
“If you want reliable database deployments, you need confidence in what you’re releasing and that comes from testing, standards, and slowing down to do things right.” Adam Hafner, Senior Database Engineer at Interstates In a high-pressure manufacturing environment, deployment mistakes are costly. Adam Hafner ‘s team ship changes to software that controls “machines the... Read more
“…Everything seems fine, until, days later, a client reports a problem, an irate manager appears behind you demanding answers, and there’s no quick fix.” Thomas Rushton, Principal Data Platform Engineer at Coeo In a long career as a DBA, Thomas Rushton has seen how deployment-related stress can build, especially when teams are under pressure... Read more
“We check all changes carefully before we deploy, but I’m always worried we’ll miss something. In healthcare, you can’t afford mistakes.” Tracy Boggiano, Senior SQL Developer at Abarca Health When providing healthcare services, where any mistakes can disrupt patient care, the stakes of a database deployment are high. For Tracy Boggiano, that means the... Read more
We’re thrilled to announce that Redgate will be front and centre at SQLBits 2025, the premiere event for data professionals, happening June 18–21 at the iconic ExCel London. This year, two of our very own advocates, Grant Fritchey and Kellyn Gorman, will be taking the main stage to deliver a keynote you won’t want to... Read more
We’re excited to announce the release of SQL Prompt Version 11.0. SQL Prompt Version 11.0 adds support for SQL Server Management Studio 21 (SSMS 21) and includes compatibility with Azure Synapse Dedicated SQL Pools—building on our existing support for Azure Synapse Serverless SQL Pools. Read on to find out more about this new support... Read more
