Greg Low in SQL Server Everything you should know about the SQL Server Resource database Learn what the SQL Server Resource database is, why it exists, how it affects patching/ upgrades, and what to do... 25 March 2026 5 min read 1
Animesh Goyal in AI Why most enterprise AI projects fail – and how to fix them Discover why many enterprise AI projects fail and learn how to build reliable, cost-effective LLM workflows.… 23 March 2026 6 min read
Bravin Wasike in DevOps DevOps anti-patterns: what they are and how to avoid them Learn the top DevOps anti-patterns, their risks, and how to avoid them to improve CI/CD, collaboration, automation, and deployment reliability.… 19 March 2026 13 min read 2
Pat Wright in Cloud How to migrate from on-prem to the cloud: uncovering legacy system ‘skeletons’ Learn how to identify hidden risks in legacy applications before moving to the cloud. Practical tips to avoid migration failures... 18 March 2026 3 min read 11
Greg Low in SQL Server How to determine the last value used by a sequence in SQL Server Learn how SQL Server sequences work, how they differ from IDENTITY columns, and how to track the last value with... 17 March 2026 6 min read 11
Umair Shahid in Cloud Why the cloud is not a disaster recovery strategy for your critical databases Cloud isn’t a disaster recovery plan. Learn why multi-AZ and managed services aren’t enough, and how RTO, RPO, backups, and... 13 March 2026 8 min read 2
Greg Low in SQL Server IDENTITY vs SEQUENCE in SQL Server – which should you use? A practical guide to IDENTITY vs SEQUENCE in SQL Server - what’s different, what matters, and which to use.… 09 March 2026 6 min read 4
Editorials Greg Low in Editorials My thoughts on Redgate’s 2026 State of the Database Landscape report Greg Low shares his thoughts on Redgate’s 2026 State of the Database Landscape report, covering cloud adoption, database security, AI,... 05 March 2026 9 min read 2
Lukas Vileikis in Security and Compliance How to secure MySQL and PostgreSQL in the world of AI Learn how AI is transforming database security and discover best practices to secure MySQL and PostgreSQL against AI-driven threats, faster... 04 March 2026 11 min read 11
Lee Asher in Databases What are database keys? A practical guide A practical guide to database keys: natural vs surrogate, UUIDs, performance tradeoffs, and best practices for scalable schema design.… 02 March 2026 12 min read 331
Greg Low in SQL Server Why disabling the SQL Server sa account still matters in 2026 Disabling the SQL Server sa account isn’t outdated advice. Learn why attackers still target sa and what modern SQL Server... 26 February 2026 5 min read 51
Aaron Bertrand in SQL Server How to optimize planned availability group failovers in SQL Server Learn how to perform fast and predictable SQL Server planned Availability Group (AG) failovers. Discover tips to reduce downtime, optimize... 20 February 2026 15 min read 21
Lukas Vileikis in MySQL How to safely use MySQL 8.0 post end-of-life (and alternatives to consider) MySQL 8.0 reaches End of Life in April 2026. Learn the risks, upgrade paths, migration options, and how to stay... 18 February 2026 5 min read 11
Edward Pollack in SQL Server How to Find and Monitor Slow/Long-Running Queries in SQL Server Learn how to detect long-running queries in SQL Server using dynamic management views and T-SQL scripts to monitor performance in... 16 February 2026 19 min read 32
Rodrigo Ribeiro Gomes in SQL Server SQL Server 2025 CREATE EXTERNAL MODEL and AI_GENERATE_EMBEDDINGS Commands Explained Learn about the new CREATE EXTERNAL MODEL and AI_GENERATE_EMBEDDINGS commands in SQL Server 2025.… 09 February 2026 29 min read 31
Lukas Vileikis in Security How to keep your databases secure in 2026: a complete guide Learn top strategies for securing your databases against emerging security threats. Discover best practices for access control, encryption, monitoring and... 27 January 2026 10 min read 2
Steve Jones in Editorials Evolving SQL Saturday Steve Jones explains the exciting rebranding of the SQL Saturday events, beginning in 2026 with plans for full integration in... 10 December 2025 4 min read 21
Greg Low in SQL Server 10 Key Concepts Developers Should Know About the SQL Server model Database Learn how SQL Server’s model database serves as a template for new databases, including file settings, recovery model, and deployment... 08 December 2025 5 min read 2
Lukas Vileikis in Databases Making AI Talk to Your Database: AI-Powered Database Queries Made Simple Learn how AI-driven tools bridge the gap between human language and databases, making data access faster, easier, and more intuitive.… 04 December 2025 9 min read 42
Greg Low in SQL Server 15 Practical Tips for Securing SQL Server 15 practical, high-impact steps for securing your SQL Server environment.… 28 November 2025 5 min read 21
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