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A local fix just spreads the problem

Aug 7, 2025 By Peter Kruis In Redgate

“You fixed a bug in QA — great! But did that fix go into version control and get tested and deployed everywhere? If not, you just created drift, and more problems down the line.” Peter Kruis, Microsoft SQL Engineer at Monin Fixing a bug in the environment where it appears feels like progress, but without a proper process, it creates fragility everywhere else.

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Break it early to ship it safely

Aug 7, 2025 By Naga Santhosh Reddy Vootukuri In Redgate

“We want developers to break things – just not for the customers. If all our tests are green, I get nervous that we’re not testing deep enough.” Naga Santhosh Reddy Vootukuri, Principal Software Eng. Manager, Microsoft Azure SQL Naga Santhosh, Sunny to most, leads a team that ships changes to Azure SQL databases worldwide. Those deployments must be fast, frequent, and invisible to customers. That kind of reliability doesn’t come from playing it safe during development.

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PostgreSQL Performance: Faster Queries and Better Throughput

Aug 5, 2025 By Faiz Shaikh In Last9

A PostgreSQL setup that performed well with 10,000 users starts to show strain at 100,000. Queries that once returned in under 50ms now take over 2 seconds. The connection pool regularly hits its limit during peak usage, leading to timeouts and degraded performance. This blog focuses on practical ways to reduce query latency by 50–80% and increase throughput for high-concurrency environments.

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Getting started with MongoDB dashboards

Aug 5, 2025 By Blog In Squared Up

MongoDB is a popular NoSQL database used by many modern web applications. Once your web application is up and running, you might find you need to monitor the application data for operational purposes. For example, you may need to report on user sign-ups, or monitor for problems like invalid data. SquaredUp is an easy-to-use dashboard that plugs directly into your MongoDB database to visualize and monitor your data.

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Top Tools to Connect Your Analytics and Data Visualization Platforms with Zoho CRM

Aug 4, 2025 By Victoria Lazarus In Devart

Zoho CRM integration is a game-changer for businesses that want to convert raw customer data into powerful, crystal-clear insights. In an era where every click, call, and customer interaction generates valuable data, the ability to instantly connect your CRM with analytics and data visualization platforms can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving. Imagine having a live, visual pulse on your sales pipeline, customer behaviors, and revenue forecast all in one place.

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SQL Server Transaction Log Analysis

Aug 4, 2025 By Julia Lutsenko In Devart

Transaction logs play a crucial role in database management, especially in SQL Server databases. These logs meticulously record every transaction and the corresponding changes made to the database. Such detailed tracking is indispensable for identifying issues and restoring the database to a specific state and time if any failures occur. In SQL Server, every database includes a transaction log, a feature that is always enabled and cannot be turned off.

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Explore the NiCE MariaDB Management Pack in Action2025Q3

Aug 1, 2025 By NiCE IT Management Solutions In NiCE IT Mgmt

If you’re running critical MariaDB workloads and need reliable, performance-focused monitoring, this session is for you. You’ll get a live walkthrough of the Management Pack, learn how it integrates seamlessly into SCOM, and explore real-world use cases to improve your database monitoring strategy.

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Complete Guide to Redis Monitoring: Essential Metrics, Tools & Best Practices 2025

Jul 31, 2025 By Ankit Anand In SigNoz

Redis is a powerful tool, but its position in the critical path of applications means that performance issues can have a widespread impact. Whether you use Redis as a cache, session store, or primary database, effective monitoring is essential to prevent slowdowns and ensure a responsive user experience. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of Redis monitoring, covering the essential metrics you need to track, the tools available to you, and the best practices to adopt in 2025.

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Redgate Flyway

Jul 31, 2025 By Redgate Software In Redgate

Redgate Flyway extends DevOps practices to your databases to speed up software delivery while keeping business-critical data safe. From version control to continuous delivery, Redgate Flyway helps individuals, teams, and enterprises build on application delivery processes to automate database development and deployments.

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Vector Databases Explained: What they are & Why they Matter [Quick Question Ep. 2]

Jul 31, 2025 By Elastic In Elastic

Ever wondered what a vector database is and why it’s becoming so important in AI search? In this quick video, I’ll break down what a vector database is, how it works, and what you should consider when choosing one. About Elastic Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale. Elastic’s solutions for search, observability, and security are built on the Elastic Search AI Platform — the development platform used by thousands of companies, including more than 50% of the Fortune 500.

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