How to build a privacy-aware analytics layer with SQL (4 ...
Privacy-aware analytics is the practice of generating insights without exposing PII, helping you stay compliant with laws […]
Databases
Why database ownership is so fragmented in 2026 – and ...
In today’s cloud-driven, multi-platform environments, answering the simple question – who owns that database? – is no […]
Why COALESCE might be the most useful SQL function you’re ...
In SQL, handling missing or NULL values is essential for reliable data analysis and application logic. The […]
What are managed identities in SQL Server 2025? A complete ...
Learn how managed identities in SQL Server 2025 enhance security by eliminating passwords and enabling seamless Microsoft […]
What is chunking, and how does it apply to vectors ...
In this article, Greg Low explains what chunking is, why it matters for embeddings, and how SQL […]
What is fillfactor in PostgreSQL – and when should you ...
fillfactor in PostgreSQL controls how full table or index pages are. The lower the fillfactor, the better […]
What are the top database platforms in 2026? A look ...
The database market in 2026 remains stable at the top, with AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Google Cloud […]
Vibe coding and databases: the hidden risks of AI-generated database ...
“Vibe coding” with AI can introduce hidden risks in database development, including security vulnerabilities, broken query logic, […]
When, and when not, to use LLMs in your data ...
“Let’s add LLMs to the pipeline” has become a familiar refrain in modern data teams, but turning […]
Can SQL Server 2025’s REGEXP_SPLIT_TO_TABLE fix STRING_SPLIT in T-SQL?
String splitting in T-SQL has historically been inefficient and limited. While STRING_SPLIT improved things, its constraints remained […]
Cross-database ownership chaining in SQL Server: security risks, behavior, and ...
A dangerous privilege-escalation path exists in SQL Server when cross-database ownership chaining, system database defaults, and overly […]
Everything you need to know about MongoBleed (CVE-2025-14847)
MongoBleed (CVE-2025-14847) was defined as “the vulnerability of the year.” In this article, find out what it […]
How to minimize downtime in a cloud migration
Pat Wright details how to plan cloud migration with minimal downtime. Learn key cutover strategies, testing methods, […]
First Normal Form (1NF): Breaking the ‘unbreakable rule’ in database ...
First Normal Form (1NF) is the most widely known rule in database normalization. It requires that tables […]
How User-Defined Types work in PostgreSQL: a complete guide
I’m sure I’m not alone when I say, sometimes I get sidetracked. In this particular instance, I […]
Everything you should know about the SQL Server Resource database
Every SQL Server instance contains a database that most people never query, never back up, and never […]
How to migrate from on-prem to the cloud: uncovering legacy ...
In this article, Pat Wright explains how to identify hidden risks in legacy applications before moving to […]
How to determine the last value used by a sequence ...
I’ve been a fan of sequences ever since they were added in SQL Server 2012. Prior to […]
IDENTITY vs SEQUENCE in SQL Server – which should you ...
Auto-generated numeric keys are everywhere in relational databases. In SQL Server, two features dominate this space: IDENTITY columns […]
How to secure MySQL and PostgreSQL in the world of ...
Are you feeling the impact of AI in your daily work? No? Your database might say otherwise. […]
The secret life of database keys
There’s not much to database keys, right? When you build a new table, you add a column […]
Why disabling the SQL Server sa account still matters in ...
Every few years, someone asks a familiar question: do we really still need to disable the sa account in […]
Learning PostgreSQL with Grant: Data Storage
If you’re hosting your databases within a Virtual Machine (VM) or on some big iron, one of […]
How to optimize planned availability group failovers in SQL Server
We often perform planned availability group failovers in SQL Server for maintenance, patching, upgrades, and even hardware […]
How to safely use MySQL 8.0 post end-of-life (and alternatives ...
Regardless of how popular a specific software appliance is, particular versions of it are inevitably phased out […]
How to Find and Monitor Slow/Long-Running Queries in SQL Server
Monitoring and alerting can be overwhelming tasks, especially for those new to the world of managing production […]
SQL Server 2025 CREATE EXTERNAL MODEL and AI_GENERATE_EMBEDDINGS Commands Explained
When SQL Server 2025 was announced, Bob Ward mentioned that there would be some new commands for […]
Securing Your Databases in 2026: Best Practices for the Evolving ...
In 2026, your approach to both applications and databases must be focused on practical and technical real-world […]
Common SQL Server Problems: Invalid Length
This is another part in my series designed to offer guidance around common issues in SQL Server. […]
Exploiting SQL Server Date Correlation Optimization: How Tampered Backups Enable ...
This article is a follow-up to SQL Server DBaaS Vulnerability: Decrypting System Code & Exfiltrating User Data, […]
How to Create a SQL Server Linked Server to Oracle ...
Easily move data from SQL Server to Oracle 26ai Free with this step-by-step guide. Learn how to […]
How to View SQL Server Object Code Easily with sp_showcode
sp_helptext has served SQL Server DBAs for years, but it has its very obvious – and many […]
SQL Server Privilege Escalation via Replication Jobs
Privilege escalation in SQL Server isn’t just theory – it can happen through everyday maintenance jobs. This […]
Common SQL Server Problems: Invalid Object Name
This post is part of a series on common issues encountered in SQL Server. This time, we’ll […]
How to Build an AI-Powered Semantic Search in PostgreSQL with ...
Learn how to build a sleek, AI-powered semantic search engine that lives inside your existing database. We’ll […]
10 Key Concepts Developers Should Know About the SQL Server model ...
When you create a new database in SQL Server, you might assume that the system starts with an empty […]
Making AI Talk to Your Database: AI-Powered Database Queries Made ...
Nowadays, artificial intelligence is everywhere. It’s so prevalent that even universities are implementing it into their curriculums. […]
MySQL vs PostgreSQL JSON Data Types: Key Differences & Which ...
In this article, the latest in the MySQL vs PostgreSQL series, we’ll compare how they each handle […]
15 Practical Tips for Securing SQL Server
Securing SQL Server isn’t complicated, but it does require consistent attention to the areas where real risks […]
How to Monitor and Optimize Batched Deletion Processes in SQL ...
Batched deletions are a common strategy in SQL Server to manage large datasets without overloading the system, […]
How to Create Uber-Fast Maps With Oracle 23ai Vector Tiles ...
Since this article was written, Oracle AI Database 26ai has been released. Oracle Database 23ai added 300+ […]
5 Strategies to Refactor SQL Code
Code refactoring is a common process when developing in procedural languages – and essential to developing high-quality […]
Unlocking the Power of FULL OUTER JOIN in SQL: Performance, ...
The JOIN statement is one of the most common operations SQL developers perform. Yet in a world […]
MySQL Shell Basic Configuration Management (Part 6 – Backups and ...
In this final part of the MySQL Shell Configuration Management series, we explore how to automate performance […]
Secure PostgreSQL in Docker: SSL, Certificates & Config Best Practices
PostgreSQL is an open-source relational database management system valued for its power, standards-compliance, and extensibility. Whether you’re […]
MySQL Shell Basic Configuration Management (Part 5a – Optimizing MySQL ...
Welcome back to our comprehensive guide on optimizing MySQL performance using MySQL Shell. So far in this […]
Mastering SQL VIEWs: Syntax, Use Cases, and Best Practices
VIEWs are an undervalued and underused feature in SQL. They basically consist of a query that has […]
How to Use the psql Command-Line Tool with Azure Database for PostgreSQL ...
A number of client tools are available for working with Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server. With […]
MySQL Index Overviews: PRIMARY KEY Indexes
If you’re a developer who had interactions with indexes in the past, you certainly know that indexes […]
How to Increase SQL Server Column Width Without IO (Input/Output) ...
One of the most hassle-prone changes that can be made in a SQL Server database is to […]