Redgate joins stream of software companies moving to a subscription model
Redgate Software announced today that it is joining other business software providers like Microsoft, Sage and Adobe, and moving to a subscription-first model.
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The Autumn Budget and what it means for IT Teams in the NHS
With all the hustle and bustle of hospitals, hard-working staff, and extensive cutting-edge equipment, we often forget about the invisible infrastructure that underpins our healthcare institutions. They all rely on the backbone of databases, and quick access to the data housed within them, to ensure systems at the front-end run seamlessly.
Where's the best place to live as a DBA? | Infographic
Perhaps because so few of us have been able to travel recently, or perhaps because wanderlust is just good fun, we’ve been wondering as to where the best place to live is as a DBA. And not just where pays the most, or where the opportunities are, but where would truly be the best place to live day-to-day. Some of the findings might surprise you! If you live in any of the places mentioned, we’d love to hear about your experience of living there in a comment below.
7 Trends in Database DevOps & Monitoring - Download the infographic
Earlier this year, we surveyed over 5,700 global IT professionals and asked them what the most pressing challenges they faced in Database DevOps and Monitoring are. We also asked specific questions to gauge what trends we could spot in the industry and compared the responses to the last 3-5 years of data we have.
DBAle 38: That's absurd! Does it even pass as database development?
It’s officially National Absurdity Day, although, this could pass as just another DBAle. In the (soya) meat of the episode, our hosts pass the time discussing the frankly absurd database development practices that are somehow still passable in 2021. While the news celebrates the PASS Data Community Summit, and the importance of passwords in data security with Troy Hunt. So, pass yourself a beer, a champers, or a Passoa, and tune in – cheers.
Next-gen database cloning deploying soon
Building on the success of SQL Clone in delivering copies of SQL Server databases at speed, we’re bringing cloning to Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL. As we launch an early access program, we would like to invite you to gain first access to our newest database cloning technology and input into our roadmap. Adding support for other RDBMS is a big deal as we look to extend our market-leading Database DevOps solutions to more teams, but that’s not the only major feature.
DBAle 37: Neuro (just not name) diversity
Your usual Chris duo becomes a trio, as they welcome Friend of Redgate and autism spectrum self-advocate, Chris Voss. Only our 2nd ever guest Chris on the show, he joins us to demystify the myths of neurodiversity, its meaning, influence, and prevalence within the IT sector. Things get a little hazy as our Chris trinity start on the beer, but they keep IT relevant talking cloud, widgets, and acronyms. So, grab yourself a beer and join the Chris trifecta – cheers.
Database source control using Flyway, a summary - Scott Sauber
Scott Sauber, Director of Engineering at Lean TECHniques Inc., recaps his experience of how organizations use Flyway to source control the database in different scenarios.
5 things to look for in a third-party monitoring tool
A key finding from Redgate’s recent State of Database Monitoring Survey of over 2,500 IT professionals was that 79% of respondents reported using either a third-party or in-house monitoring tool. It’s notable because it’s an increase of 10 percentage points from the same survey last year – and the satisfaction rate with third-party monitoring tools also saw an increase of 18 percentage points to 86%.