The DBA role might be changing, but Steve thinks this creates opportunities.

Oracle ASM: Migrating from UDEV devices to the ASM Filter Driver

by SOLVARIA

SQLServerCentral

Oracle

This article looks at the way in which you can convert unmanaged devices to the ASM filter drive in an Oracle system.

How to back up and restore in PostgreSQL: Learning PostgreSQL with Grant

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SimpleTalk

PostgreSQL

You can perform PostgreSQL backups with the pg_dump command. In this article, Grant Fritchey explains how to back up and restore with the pg_dump and pg_restore utilities.

The evolution of SQL Monitor: it keeps getting better and better

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Redgate

Vendors/3rd-party Products

With our four dedicated development teams, weekly updates and a commitment to listening to your feedback, SQL Monitor keeps getting better and better! If you haven't looked at it for a while, you might just be pleasantly surprised with how far it has come and how it can help your team work smarter. Take a look at the key features - and benefits - we've added since 2018 in this interactive infographic.

Can We Please Stop Sending Passwords Over the Wire?

by maxtardiveau

SQLServerCentral

While analyzing SQL Server's network protocol, I came across a weird fact: when a database client logs in using SQL Server authentication (as opposed to Windows authentication), it has to send the user's password to the server, in blatant violation of common security guidelines. At first, I couldn't believe it; SQL Server generally does an […]

The Test Mistake

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral

DevOps and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

Many developers have made mistakes that in test and development environments that customers notice. Using DevOps should help reduce these issues.

Eight Azure SQL configurations you may have missed

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SimpleTalk

Azure SQL Database has been around for over ten years and is constantly evolving with new capabilities and options. Dennes Torres explains 8 features and best practices of Azure SQL Database.

Join us at SQLBits, March 8-12

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Redgate

Vendors/3rd-party Products

SQLBits is back online and in-person from March 8-12 and this year they’re taking us all to the Arcade! Register to get access to our exclusive pre-con and conference sessions run by Grant Fritchey, Kathi Kellenberger, and Steve Jones, as they talk database. And get a 10% discount code when you register using REDGATE274.