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The relational database industry has changed a lot in 25 years. Find out how these changes have impacted the role of a DBA, and the industry as a whole, with Redgate Advocate Kellyn Gorman. Over the past 25 years, the relational database industry has experienced a dramatic transformation. With Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL as foundational technologies, these databases have evolved in response to the emergence of big data, NoSQL, cloud computing, and, most recently, AI.

The speed of today’s software development lifecycle is only getting faster. However, the complexity of today’s pipelines make it hard to track and manage the processes software releases must go through. With increasing regulatory pressures, ensuring and proving your software has gone through the necessary quality controls is no longer nice to have – it has become a necessity.

We built FireHydrant to be the kind of platform we’d want to use as developers, giving you the same tools and flexibility we rely on every day. With over 350 publicly accessible API endpoints, we’ve always believed in giving developers the power to customize and extend our platform to meet their exact needs.

Need a reliable bridge between SQLite and any ODBC-compliant software, such as Excel, Power BI, or programming languages like Python and.NET, to execute SQL queries, retrieve data, and interact with SQLite databases? Devart ODBC driver for SQLite is a software interface that enables applications to interlink with SQLite databases using the universal ODBC standard.

Running an SSIS package with multiple parameters from a batch file might sound like a niche skill, but it’s a game-changer for anyone looking to streamline their workflows and enhance efficiency. This approach offers a simple yet powerful way to automate and control complex data integration processes without manually adjusting configurations every time.

As IT environments evolve, staying aligned with the latest technologies is essential for uninterrupted performance and efficiency. With the release of Windows Server 2025, ManageEngine Applications Manager is fully equipped to monitor this next-generation OS, enabling businesses to harness its advanced features while maintaining optimal performance levels.

Let’s start with the basics: What is IPAM? IP address management (IPAM) refers to the process of monitoring, organizing, and optimizing the allocation of IP addresses within a network. Proper IP management prevents issues like address conflicts or duplication, ensuring optimal utilization of this essential networking resource. Modern IPAM solutions go far beyond traditional methods, providing features such as real-time IP tracking, automated allocation, and detailed usage analytics.

Engineering teams are under constant pressure to deliver software that aligns with top line business goals: Unlocking Innovation, Reducing Costs, and Improving Customer Experiences. But how do organizations ensure their engineering practices actually move the needle? The answer lies in measuring both inputs (the practices teams adopt) and outputs (the results they achieve).

The core concept of developer experience (or DevEx) is simple: happy developers are more effective developers. Great developer experiences create opportunities for success, while poor DevEx leads to frustration and delays. Though the concept is easy to grasp, real-world developer experiences depend on many complex factors.