Lee Asher in Databases 2NF and BCNF explained: the whole key, nothing but the key Confused by 2NF and BCNF? Learn database normalization with real examples, so you can spot update and delete anomalies before... 04 November 2026 10 min read
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Dejan Lukić in AI How personal data leaks into AI tools by accident (and how to stop it) Customer data reaches ChatGPT through clean-up pastes, BI assistants and copilots, not attacks. Here’s how to stop it without banning... 28 October 2026 8 min read
Aisha Bukar in Databases The key syntax differences between MySQL and PostgreSQL – everything you should know Migrating from MySQL to PostgreSQL? Learn the key SQL syntax differences - identifier quoting, auto-increment, LIMIT vs FETCH FIRST, and... 26 October 2026 19 min read
Greg Low SQL Server 2016 end of support: how to choose your upgrade path SQL Server 2016 support has ended. Compare SQL Server 2022 vs 2025, in-place vs side-by-side upgrades, Azure and ESUs, with... 23 October 2026 15 min read 3
Achyut Tripathi in PostgreSQL How to fix “too many connections” in PostgreSQL (step-by-step guide) Getting PostgreSQL's "too many connections" error? Learn what causes it, how to reproduce it safely, and 5 proven fixes —... 21 October 2026 16 min read 3
Nick Harrison in Databases Why your schema shouldn’t mirror your database (and what to do instead) One customer, five different database records. Learn how GraphQL's schema can act as a semantic layer — hiding system complexity... 19 October 2026 14 min read 1
Grant Fritchey in AI What I learned after a weekend of AI troubleshooting gone wrong (8 key lessons) A real troubleshooting story reveals 8 practical lessons for getting better, more reliable results from AI coding agents.… 16 October 2026 15 min read 31
Grant Fritchey in PostgreSQL How to create roles, databases and tables in PostgreSQL (getting started with PostgreSQL, part two) Learn how to create roles, databases, schemas, and tables in PostgreSQL using psql. Step-by-step commands, real output examples, and best... 14 October 2026 21 min read 2
Lukas Vileikis in MySQL How to make database schema changes without downtime in MySQL: complete guide Learn how to make MySQL schema changes without downtime. Compare online DDL, Percona Toolkit, and gh-ost to keep your database... 12 October 2026 6 min read 3
Fabiano Amorim in SQL Server How to secure temporary objects, metadata visibility, and audit assurance in SQL Server (complete guide) Global temp objects, DMVs, and audit gaps can quietly become attack paths in SQL Server. Learn what to review, monitor,... 09 October 2026 23 min read 4
Tony Davis in Security, Privacy & Compliance Why test data management is essential for SOC 2 compliance Struggling with SOC 2 audits? Learn how test data management protects customer data outside production and keeps testing compliant.… 07 October 2026 14 min read 21
Dejan Lukić in Security, Privacy & Compliance How to secure MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers connected to your database – a practical guide Learn how to secure MCP database access: stop confused deputy attacks, token passthrough, and prompt injection with proper auth and... 05 October 2026 7 min read 2
Pat Wright in PostgreSQL Why PostgreSQL shouldn’t be your app’s answer to everything A DBA explains why using PostgreSQL for queuing, caching, or document storage creates ownership gaps, security risks, and higher cloud... 01 October 2026 6 min read 2
John Kerski in PowerBI Power BI Project (PBIP) is now generally available. Here’s why that matters – and how it works PBIP is Power BI's generally available project format. Learn how it stores reports as TMDL and PBIR files, works with... 29 September 2026 15 min read 41
Greg Low in Career Cybersecurity training doesn’t work – here’s why Research shows cybersecurity training rarely changes behavior or stops phishing. Here's why compliance courses fail - and what actually reduces... 28 September 2026 6 min read 41
Fabiano Amorim in SQL Server How to close SQL Server operational blind spots (linked servers, DMVs, and KILL command security risks & fixes) Learn how attackers exploit SQL Server linked servers, traces, DMVs, and the KILL command - plus the monitoring queries and... 25 September 2026 14 min read 21
Grant Fritchey in PostgreSQL How to run PostgreSQL in Docker (getting started with PostgreSQL, part one) Get PostgreSQL running in Docker in minutes with this step-by-step setup guide. Learn to pull the image, run a container,... 23 September 2026 13 min read 2
Tony Davis in Security, Privacy & Compliance How test data management helps meet DORA’s resilience testing requirements Learn how test data management helps financial institutions meet DORA's resilience testing and ICT risk requirements without exposing sensitive data.… 21 September 2026 11 min read 1
