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“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.

This blog post was originally authored by Prajakta Tamhankar, whose insights and expertise shaped much of the content you’ll read here. We are thrilled to announce the General Availability (GA) of Table Partitions for PostgreSQL users in Flyway v8.0.2. This new functionality is designed to enhance your database management experience by providing robust support for table partitions, including sub-partitions and range partitions.

Clean, consistent SQL code isn’t just a preference. It’s a pathway to healthier applications, faster debugging, and happier teams. Whether you’re onboarding new developers or optimizing legacy systems, having a clear set of standards can make all the difference. Flyway’s code analysis is a powerful ally in keeping your database code tidy and secure, and making sure best practices are being followed.

Have you heard of Flyway Autopilot? It’s a collection of pre-configured sample projects developed by our Solution Engineers to help you get started with Flyway. These projects allow you to quickly experience capturing database changes in version control and deploying those changes in a repeatable, reliable way.

If you’ve ever wondered whether attending a conference is worth the time and budget, you’re not alone. But for data professionals, the right event can be a game-changer, not just for your technical skills, but for your career trajectory. At Redgate, we’ve seen firsthand how events like PASS Data Community Summit help attendees grow, connect, and return to work with fresh ideas and renewed energy.

If you use Microsoft Entra ID to connect Redgate tools, such as SQL Prompt, to Azure SQL Databases, please update to the versions listed below before July 31, 2025. These versions use a new, dedicated Entra ID app to authenticate. Earlier versions use an authentication method that will no longer work after July 31st. This change only affects connections to Azure SQL Databases.

In today’s rapidly evolving world of development, Database DevOps is becoming an essential practice. It combines the agility of DevOps with the intricacies of databases, all with the goal of enhancing speed, stability and collaboration when it comes to database changes. However, before diving into Database DevOps there are some key concepts your team should get acquainted with. Here are 10 key things you should know to truly understand and reap the benefits from Database DevOps.

With the rise of AI and machine learning comes data. Lots of it. For organizations today, AI is radically changing the way data is accessed, maintained and operationalized. For heads of architecture and development teams, it offers opportunity and responsibility.

We spoke to data professionals from a range of industries about the impact of unreliable database deployments — not just on their systems, but on their workload, time, and well-being. From delayed releases to weekend firefighting, and the fallout for teams and customers, they share the day-to-day pressures they face and the small changes that help make deployments, and life, a little less stressful. What stood out from these conversations?

We’re excited to announce the release of SQL Prompt Version 11.0. SQL Prompt Version 11.0 adds support for SQL Server Management Studio 21 (SSMS 21) and includes compatibility with Azure Synapse Dedicated SQL Pools—building on our existing support for Azure Synapse Serverless SQL Pools. Read on to find out more about this new support along with other recent improvements to SQL Prompt.