Grant Fritchey in Databases Why database ownership is so fragmented in 2026 – and what you can do about it Learn why database ownership is so fragmented in 2026 - and how best to overcome this challenge, with proven methods... 12 May 2026 7 min read 1
Pat Wright in Cloud How to ensure success following a cloud migration Learn how to optimize performance, reduce costs, improve security, and ensure long-term success after moving from on-prem to the cloud.… 11 May 2026 5 min read 11
Pat Wright in Cloud How to ensure successful deployment of a cloud migration Practical cloud migration go-live tips: planning, team readiness, rollback strategy, testing, and post-migration checks for a smooth deployment.… 06 May 2026 3 min read 11
Greg Low in SQL Server What are managed identities in SQL Server 2025? A complete guide Learn how managed identities in SQL Server 2025 enhance security by eliminating passwords and enabling seamless Microsoft Entra authentication for... 05 May 2026 6 min read 1
Greg Low in SQL Server What is chunking, and how does it apply to vectors in SQL Server 2025? Learn what chunking is, why it matters for embeddings, and how SQL Server 2025 enables efficient AI-powered vector search.… 01 May 2026 7 min read 22
Pat Wright in Cloud Why over-communication is critical to the success of a cloud migration Cloud migration success depends on clear, consistent communication. Learn how dashboards, targeted updates, and regular check-ins keep teams aligned and... 30 April 2026 3 min read 21
Lee Asher in PostgreSQL What is fillfactor in PostgreSQL – and when should you adjust it? Learn how to optimize PostgreSQL performance with fillfactor - including how it affects HOT updates, indexing, and update-heavy workloads.… 29 April 2026 7 min read 41
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 4
Chisom Kanu in AI Vibe coding and databases: the hidden risks of AI-generated database code Explore how Andrej Karpathy’s “vibe coding” trend reached databases. Uncover risks, real incidents, and 5 critical failure patterns in AI-generated... 27 April 2026 15 min read 2
Pat Wright in Databases What should you move first in a cloud migration? 5 key guidelines Learn how to choose which application to move first in a cloud migration with five practical guidelines covering risk, impact,... 24 April 2026 3 min read 2
Animesh Goyal in AI When, and when not, to use LLMs in your data pipeline “Let’s add LLMs to the pipeline” has become a familiar refrain in modern data teams, but turning that idea into... 16 April 2026 10 min read 51
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
Fabiano Amorim in SQL Server Cross-database ownership chaining in SQL Server: security risks, behavior, and privilege escalation explained Learn how cross-database ownership chaining works in SQL Server, how permissions are evaluated, and why it can introduce security risks... 13 April 2026 12 min read 2
Lukas Vileikis in Security and Compliance Everything you need to know about MongoBleed (CVE-2025-14847) Learn what MongoBleed (CVE-2025-14847) is, how the vulnerability leaks MongoDB server memory, which versions are affected, and how to protect... 08 April 2026 6 min read 11
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
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 21
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
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