I always really look forward to reading Redgate’s annual State of the Database Landscape report, and 2026 was no exception. I love the level of detailed statistics they collected from many thousands of database professionals worldwide, from DBAs to senior leaders, and from and so many different organizations. There’s a lot to digest, so here are my thoughts on it. Take a look and feel free to share your own experiences and insights in the comments.
Operational practices in 2026
One thing called out early in the report is that local knowledge, manual controls and operational practices no longer work.