Simple Talk Editor in Career

What does a modern DBA actually do? 6 key points from a senior DBA

The DBA role has changed. Senior DBA Lee Brownhill shares 6 honest insights on what database professionals are focused on...

29 July 2026 7 min read

Simple Talk Editor in Career

From anthropology to analytics: how to build a data career with no prior experience (10 tips from a Microsoft MVP)

No computer science degree, no clear plan - just deliberate moves and the right communities. Here's what Kristyna Ferris learned...

12 June 2026 10 min read

Simple Talk Editor in Security, Privacy & Compliance

In 2026, engineering teams are quietly accepting more risk. Here’s why

11 takeaways from the Simple Talk podcast on security vs speed in databases: why teams misjudge risk, how AI amplifies...

17 May 2026 4 min read

Simple Talk Editor in Databases

What are the top database platforms in 2026? A look at the latest data

Explore 2026 database market trends: AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Google Cloud Platform remain dominant as MongoDB, Snowflake, and Databricks steadily...

28 April 2026 6 min read

Simple Talk Editor in SQL Server

SQL Server 2025 is in Public Preview!

On Monday, May 19, 2025, SQL Server 2025 was announced as finally going to be in public preview. Instead of...

21 May 2025 3 min read

Simple Talk Editor in Conferences

Sponsoring PGDay Chicago this week

On Friday, April 25, Simple Talk is excited to be a sponsor of PGDay Chicago 2025. This will be the...

22 April 2025 1 min read

Simple Talk Editor in Conferences

PASS Keynote – Day 3 – Community Keynote

Intro Ben Weissman, who is not going to retire after this, comes out to introduce the keynote and tell everyone...

08 November 2024 9 min read

Simple Talk Editor in Conferences

PASS Keynote – Day 2 – Redgate

Time to start! Annabel Bradford (Head of Events at Redgate) comes out on stage. Intro Annabel takes the stage...

07 November 2024 9 min read

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PASS Keynote – Day 1 – Microsoft

In this blog we will be covering all the news and announcements from the 2024 PASS Data Summit Keynote as...

06 November 2024 10 min read

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Amplify your Experience – How to Start Writing and Speaking

At PASS Data Community Summit 2023, Tonie Huizer and Tony Davis joined forces to deliver a one-hour session all about...

31 July 2024 6 min read

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Simple Talk has a fresh new look and feel

Simple Talk has always revolved around Redgate’s value of keeping things ‘ingeniously simple’. This is something which was reflected in...

11 July 2024 3 min read

Simple Talk Editor

Introducing Simple Talks: The Go-To Podcast for Database Professionals

If you’re a database professional, IT expert, or tech enthusiast, we’ve got something exciting for you—Simple Talks, our very own...

11 July 2024 4 min read

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Why We Removed Star Ratings from Simple Talk

Star ratings have always been an interesting thing on the Internet. They can be a way to encourage interaction with...

18 May 2024 3 min read

Simple Talk Editor in Free Stuff

Database technology learning resources

Before I started as the editor of Simple Talk, I worked on SQL Server. Only. (Ok, I used Redgate’s tools...

27 April 2024 11 min read

Other

Simple Talk Editor in Other

Writing your 2024 PASS Data Community Summit Submission

It is time again for the PASS Data Community Summit Call For Speakers. Some of you are very ready. You...

05 March 2024 10 min read

Other

Simple Talk Editor in Other

Adding a new AI usage policy to Simple-Talk

I used to think plagiarism was my worst thing to deal with as an editor. That is only sort of...

26 January 2024 5 min read

Other

Simple Talk Editor in Other

An editor’s biggest headache: Plagiarism

As an editor working with other people’s technical writing for many years, you might guess that either language skills or...

10 November 2023 13 min read

Other

Simple Talk Editor in Other

Editing tip…Read Your Writing Aloud

Move your lips (and shake your hips if you want to, that is not required) and hear your words before...

27 October 2023 6 min read

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How to Write a Technical Blog That Gets Read

There is a relatively simple and quickly learned technique to writing a blog that people will want to read. We...

22 August 2023 10 min read

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Simple-Talk RSS Feeds

Recently, we have made a few changes to the simple-talk.com website’s RSS feeds that I am pretty excited about. If...

07 July 2023 6 min read

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What does a modern DBA actually do? 6 key points from a senior DBA

From anthropology to analytics: how to build a data career with no prior experience (10 tips from a Microsoft MVP)

In 2026, engineering teams are quietly accepting more risk. Here’s why

What are the top database platforms in 2026? A look at the latest data

SQL Server 2025 is in Public Preview!

Sponsoring PGDay Chicago this week

PASS Keynote – Day 3 – Community Keynote

PASS Keynote – Day 2 – Redgate

PASS Keynote – Day 1 – Microsoft

Amplify your Experience – How to Start Writing and Speaking

Simple Talk has a fresh new look and feel

Introducing Simple Talks: The Go-To Podcast for Database Professionals

Why We Removed Star Ratings from Simple Talk

Database technology learning resources

Writing your 2024 PASS Data Community Summit Submission

Adding a new AI usage policy to Simple-Talk

An editor’s biggest headache: Plagiarism

Editing tip…Read Your Writing Aloud

How to Write a Technical Blog That Gets Read

Simple-Talk RSS Feeds