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Redgate Software Blog
1w ago
You may have heard of test data management (TDM). It’s part of the software delivery process – some would say a crucial part, involving the creation, management, and maintenance of environments for software development and testing. By provisioning fresh, production-like data, it allows developers to test their proposed changes early, thoroughly, and repeatedly with the right test data, when they need it and where they need it. All of which results in robust, reliable database deployments, fewer bugs, and shorter lead times for changes.
It’s not new either. As far back as 2016, the definitive ..read more
Redgate Software Blog
1w ago
We recently sat down with James Phillips, CIO at Rev.io, to talk about test data management (TDM) and the growing attention it’s getting from the C-suite. It’s been prompted by the recognition that provisioning test and development environments with realistic production-like data improves the quality of code being developed, reduces errors, and deliver new features to customers faster.
But what do development environments look like without test data management in place, what challenges does that present, what are the real quantifiable benefits and, most importantly, how do you introduce it? L ..read more
Redgate Software Blog
2w ago
After many cups of coffee and takeaway pizzas, something changed in the world of SQL Prompt in November 2023. For the first time in SQL Prompt’s history, our engineering team at Redgate brought AI to its breadth of capabilities and called it Prompt+. Using generative AI-powered insights and context-based awareness, Prompt+ takes natural language queries and turns them into SQL coding suggestions. This means you can spend more time analyzing, iterating and optimizing your code instead of developing from scratch each time.
Right now, Prompt+ is an Early Access Program (EAP), with hundreds of par ..read more
Redgate Software Blog
1M ago
Databases are the backbone of enterprise-level organizations, facilitating efficient data management, supporting critical business processes, and providing a foundation for secure innovation and growth. Effective database monitoring is critical for maintaining a high level of performance, security, and reliability in database systems, particularly in enterprise-level environments where large volumes of data and critical business operations are involved.
Whether you’re moving from an existing database monitoring solution for better results or implementing one for the first time, choosing the b ..read more
Redgate Software Blog
1M ago
In an era marked by the convergence of Big Data, hybrid cloud use, and the rise of machine learning and artificial intelligence, organisations across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region find themselves at a critical juncture. The ability to collect, manage, and leverage data effectively is now a determining factor for competitive advantage – and will become more competitive. IDC’s Global DataSphere Forecast, 2023–2027, estimates that a staggering 129 zettabytes of data was generated in 2023 and will more than double by 2027.
What is Test Data Management (TDM)?
Test Data Management (TDM) allows orga ..read more
Redgate Software Blog
1M ago
We recently launched the State of the Database Landscape 2024 survey results, with information from almost 4,000 database professionals from around the globe. A clear picture emerged from the results, suggesting that 2024 is the year that skill diversification among database professionals is imperative. There’s the need to manage multiple databases, to migrate to the cloud, to introduce continuous delivery with DevOps, and even incorporating Generative AI into the mix.
In a recent livestream to launch the survey results, there were lots of questions from the live audience about what these chan ..read more
Redgate Software Blog
2M ago
SQL Monitor is an essential tool for DBA teams worldwide, providing real-time monitoring of SQL Server and PostgreSQL performance. With SQL Monitor, you can easily track deployments, errors, and other events on the timeline. This feature, called annotations, allows you to quickly identify the root cause of performance issues and take corrective action. SQL Monitor’s timeline is a powerful tool that helps you stay on top of your database performance and keep your systems running smoothly.
You’ll use a PowerShell script to add the annotations to the timeline with just a handful of lines o ..read more
Redgate Software Blog
4M ago
In this two-part Q&A series, we’re looking at how to seize the full potential of cloud migrations to advance your career. In part one, we talked with four industry experts about the skills DBAs can gain, the unique career opportunities that come up, and the best way to get involved in a cloud project. Chris Yates from Republic Bank, Kendra Little from Dutchie, and Matt Gordon and Joshua Higginbotham from Centric Consulting shared their insights and provided some really valuable advice.
In part two, we’re getting to the really interesting part of the conversation, the part where leadership ..read more
Redgate Software Blog
4M ago
Im Mai 2023 sprach Thomas Kronawitter, Head of Data-Driven Applications & Services bei der GRENKE AG, mit Redgate CPO David Gummer auf dem Gartner Data & Analytics Summit, um Einblicke und Ratschläge zu geben, die auf seiner eigenen digitalen Transformationsreise im Finanzdienstleistungsbereich basieren. In diesem Beitrag finden Sie die wichtigsten Erkenntnisse aus Davids Gespräch mit Thomas Kronawitter, einschließlich der Strategien, Herausforderungen und Erfolge, die die Erfahrungen von GRENKE geprägt haben.
Welchen Herausforderungen sind Sie bei der digitalen Transformation bei GRE ..read more
Redgate Software Blog
4M ago
Flyway v10 has arrived, bringing with it some major advantages for Community users, open source contributors and developers everywhere. The big news? Every user can now download the latest, most secure version of Flyway, however old their database, and Redgate is affirming its commitment to open source to make it easier to accept and manage community updates.
Let’s talk security
One major concern for Flyway Community users has been support for older database versions in the form of bug fixes and security patches. Like The PostgreSQL Global Development Group, the policy with Flyway Community w ..read more