Greg Low in SQL Server Can SQL Server 2025’s REGEXP_SPLIT_TO_TABLE fix STRING_SPLIT in T-SQL? Learn how to split strings efficiently in T-SQL using STRING_SPLIT and the REGEXP_SPLIT_TO_TABLE function in SQL Server 2025. Discover limitations,... 15 April 2026 5 min read 1
Pat Wright in Cloud How to minimize downtime in a cloud migration Plan cloud migration with minimal downtime. Learn key cutover strategies, testing methods, and critical questions to avoid data loss and... 03 April 2026 3 min read 2
Lee Asher in Databases First Normal Form (1NF): Breaking the ‘unbreakable rule’ in database design Learn what First Normal Form (1NF) means in database design, why repeating groups are discouraged, and why it can be... 31 March 2026 9 min read 711
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 22
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 93
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 21
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 111
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 21
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
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
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
Matt Gantz in Databases How to Monitor and Optimize Batched Deletion Processes in SQL Server Batched deletions are a common strategy in SQL Server to manage large datasets without overloading the system, but poorly tuned... 19 November 2025 9 min read 42
Lee Asher in Databases 5 Strategies to Refactor SQL Code Struggling with messy SQL queries? Discover 5 smart refactoring strategies to clean up your code, boost performance, and simplify maintenance.… 12 November 2025 16 min read 73
Chandan Shukla in SQL Server IoT Meets OLTP: How to Handle Backfilling Challenges in Real-Time Systems Learn how IoT backfilling impacts OLTP systems and discover strategies to optimize performance for real-time data processing.… 23 September 2025 19 min read 32
Lukas Vileikis in MySQL MySQL Index Overviews: PRIMARY KEY Indexes Learn how to use PRIMARY KEY indexes in MySQL - a type of B-tree index designed to help a database... 15 August 2025 16 min read
