What's new in VictoriaMetrics Anomaly Detection (Q1 2026)
Following our 2025 updates, here we recap how VictoriaMetrics Anomaly Detection evolved in Q1 2026. Stay tuned for upcoming content on anomaly detection.
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What to expect from a database monitoring vendor: looking beyond the tool
Part 2: Key insights from a fireside chat with Chris Yates. Read part 1 here. Choosing a database monitoring vendor isn't just about features. Once you’re confident that it’s time to reassess your database monitoring strategy, the natural instinct is to start comparing products. However, it’s vital to know how to assess vendor relationships, support quality, and product innovation before you sign anything.
Professional Data Connectivity: Top Airtable ODBC Drivers for 2026
For businesses that need to bridge the gap between Airtable's cloud-based flexibility and the analytical power of tools like SQL Server, Power BI, or Excel, a professional ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) driver is a fundamental requirement. Selecting a high-performance driver ensures that your Airtable "bases" are treated like a traditional relational database, providing a structured SQL layer over your CRM and project data.
Redgate Test Data Manager Product Updates - April 2026
AI Classify reaches general availability this month, TDM gets a Docker image, and we’ve added a few things you’ve been asking for.
What's New in VictoriaMetrics Cloud Q1 2026? Logs, MCP Server, Better Alerting, and... a Secret Project
Q1 2026 has been one of our most eventful quarters yet for VictoriaMetrics Cloud. We shipped something we have been building towards for a long time, crossed a few infrastructure milestones, and started clearing the path for what is coming next to the most performant observability stack.
Seeing the Bigger Picture: What technical leaders can learn from evolving monitoring needs
A preview of leadership insights shaped by real-world experience Estate-wide clarity for leaders who still need technical depth As data estates grow, the role of technical leaders changes. Visibility becomes harder. Communication becomes more important. Decisions have broader consequences. Many leaders start their careers focused on the technical details.
How to find the PII hiding in your database
You’ve masked your database. You’re confident you’ve covered all your PII. But not all of it lives where you’d expect it to. AI Classification, Redgate's data scanning capability, automatically catches sensitive data before it reaches your developers, your test environments, or your auditors.
Live Functions for Database & Network Monitoring: Interactive Diagnostics, Zero SSH
See how Netdata's new Live Functions let you analyze slow queries, detect deadlocks, and monitor SNMP network interfaces directly from the Netdata dashboard, with a live demo.
Major Update to ODBC Drivers: Expanded Compatibility, New Authentication Options, and Enhanced Data Type Support
We are excited to announce a significant update to our ODBC Drivers product line. This release delivers broader compatibility across modern data platforms, improved integration with third-party tools, and extended support for advanced data types and authentication methods.
How to define your monitoring requirements (before you talk to a vendor)
This is a guest post from Laura Copeland. Key insights from a fireside chat with Chris Yates. Part 1. Choosing the right database monitoring vendor isn’t just a technical decision, it’s a strategic one that affects your teams, your estate, your growth plans, and the culture of your organisation. It’s also a personal one if you’re a DBA. Something as critical as your monitoring system will shape your day‑to‑day work, and, in many cases, how well you sleep at night.