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VictoriaMetrics Achieves Red Hat OpenShift Operator Certification

VictoriaMetrics has achieved Red Hat OpenShift Certification, awarded to Red Hat partners who meet requirements for delivering a scalable, supported, and secure operator designed for enterprise cloud deployments. VictoriaMetrics available on the Red Hat OpenShift OperatorHub The program certified VictoriaMetrics as a solution that allows for portability and operational efficiency across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

dbForge AI Assistant Overview for SQL Developers

Meet dbForge AI Assistant — your AI-powered copilot for SQL coding, query optimization, explanations, troubleshooting, and conversion of natural language to SQL code. This overview shows how the Assistant works inside dbForge products and how it helps developers, DBAs, analysts, and teams increase productivity. Key features: Context-aware SQL generation Conversion of natural language to SQL Query optimization SQL explanations Troubleshooting and error insights AI chat for SQL-related questions Optional web search.

QuickBooks to Power BI: Devart's Alternative to Microsoft's Deprecated Connector

Microsoft officially pulled the plug on the native QuickBooks Power BI connector, triggering immediate reporting disruptions for many businesses. Automated refresh stopped working, dashboards went stale, and financial reporting pipelines that once ran in the background began to fail without warning. This changed daily finance operations. Finance teams were forced back into manual CSV exports, delayed updates, and fragile reporting workflows.

TOP MySQL ODBC Drivers 2026

ODBC MySQL drivers have become a critical layer in the performance, stability, and scalability of modern analytics systems. And the broader market confirms that shift. Forecasts now put the ODBC market segment at USD 4.38 billion by 2029, clear proof that this once-overlooked layer is becoming a priority inside enterprise data stacks. But what many teams still underestimate is the spread in quality of these tools. While ODBC drivers serve the same purpose, they do not all deliver the same results.

SQL Compare & SQL Data Compare v16: Introducing SQL Server 2025 Support, Enhanced Security & More

SQL Compare and SQL Data Compare v16 introduces SQL Server 2025 support and improved credential security. Plus, SSMS 22 integration is coming soon. We have just released a new major version of SQL Compare and SQL Data Compare – version 16. This major version has two big items and one coming soon.

How to Build Microservices With ASP.NET Core and EF Core

When a monolithic app starts to hit its limits, microservices are often the next step forward. They let you scale only what’s under pressure, keep changes local, and give teams the freedom to deploy on their own schedule. It’s no wonder the market for microservices is growing fast, from $1.93 billion in 2024 to a projected $11.36 billion by 2033. So how do you build microservices? In.NET, the process is surprisingly straightforward.

Building dbRosetta Part 5: We Need an API

Because I don’t want to have to fight with our support team (they’re awesome, but busy) I decided that, initially, I’m going to host dbRosetta at ScaryDBA.com. I have full control of the web site, and I won’t be breaking Redgate Software entirely if I accidently do something silly. Before starting the process of developing our next prompt, or set of prompts, I discussed the project with CoPilot. We agreed to break the next part into two pieces.

DBA vs Developer Dynamics: Bridging the Gap with Database DevOps

Developer velocity and DBA caution are not opposing forces, they reflect two essential priorities that historically lacked a shared process. Database DevOps eliminates tension by introducing automated validation, approvals, and visibility that allow developers to move fast while DBAs safeguard performance and reliability. With platforms like Harness, database change becomes a collaborative workflow instead of a conflict, turning release cycles into a partnership built on trust and predictability.