Database management enters a new era of complexity

Increasing complexity, the rapid adoption of emerging technologies and a growing skills gap are the biggest concerns facing IT leaders in 2024, according to Redgate. 30% of development teams now deploy database changes to production in a day or less, u… Continue reading Database management enters a new era of complexity

What is a Database Administrator and What Do They Do All Day?

A DBA is a technician skilled in SQL and very large databases who is responsible for managing database software, backup and recovery processes, data security, and storage and capacity planning. Continue reading What is a Database Administrator and What Do They Do All Day?

PostgreSQL 16: Where enhanced security meets high performance

PostgreSQL is an open-source object-relational database platform with a track record of over 25 years of ongoing development. Its reputation is solid for its reliability, extensive features, and high performance. PostgreSQL 16 enhances its performance … Continue reading PostgreSQL 16: Where enhanced security meets high performance

Database Administrator vs. Database Architect: What’s the Difference?

A database admin is responsible for the operation of databases, whereas a database architect manages the design, implementation and maintenance of databases. Continue reading Database Administrator vs. Database Architect: What’s the Difference?

How to Become a Data Scientist in 2023: A Cheat Sheet

Becoming a data scientist often involves getting a degree or certification and learning skills in cloud computing, statistics and probability, and database management among others. Continue reading How to Become a Data Scientist in 2023: A Cheat Sheet

How to Install Adminer on Ubuntu Server

If you’re looking for a simple-to-use web-based GUI for administering your relational MySQL databases and then some, Adminer may be what you’re looking for. Continue reading How to Install Adminer on Ubuntu Server

308,000 exposed databases discovered, proper management is key

Group-IB carried out a deep dive into exposed digital assets discovered in 2021. During the research, the attack surface management team analyzed instances hosting internet-facing databases. The findings showed that in the second half of 2021, the numb… Continue reading 308,000 exposed databases discovered, proper management is key

Why is a well thought-out approach to cloud migration imperative?

The big move to the cloud is bringing as many challenges as opportunities, a database monitoring survey from Redgate has found. With 80% of organizations now using a mix of cloud and on-premises database environments, the survey shows that the focus of… Continue reading Why is a well thought-out approach to cloud migration imperative?

Control failures are behind a growing number of cybersecurity incidents

Data from a survey of 1,200 enterprise security leaders reveals that an increase in tools and manual reporting combined with control failures are contributing to the success of threats such as ransomware, which costs organizations an average of $1.85 m… Continue reading Control failures are behind a growing number of cybersecurity incidents