Data copying and migration are essential database tasks that arise frequently. Fortunately, many tools are available to assist database users in performing these tasks, with dbForge Studio for MySQL standing out as one of the most versatile and reliable solutions on the market. This article explores the data migration options offered by dbForge Studio for MySQL, highlighting how they allow users to achieve their goals quickly and efficiently.

Database observability is the number one way to keep data moving smoothly around your environment. But have you ever wondered how the modern observability solution forms such a comprehensive picture of your infrastructure? Let’s check out five key metrics that form the foundation of effective database observability.

As more organizations move their databases to cloud-native environments, effectively managing and monitoring these systems becomes crucial. According to Coroot’s anonymous usage statistics, 64% of projects use PostgreSQL, making it the most popular RDBMS among our users, compared to 14% using MySQL. This is not surprising since it is also the most widely used open-source database worldwide.

Grafana Tempo 2.7 is here, and while the latest release is primarily focused on performance and operational improvements, we managed to sneak in some new TraceQL features, too!

Modern applications rely on databases, making database performance and reliability essential. As systems grow in scale and complexity, identifying the impact and addressing the root causes of database performance issues—such as long query durations or missing indexes—becomes increasingly challenging. Datadog Database Monitoring (DBM) Recommendations address these challenges by providing a clear, prioritized view of performance bottlenecks.

Over £2 billion has been earmarked for the IT modernisation of the NHS. Let's explore some of what this means for IT teams and how Redgate can help. The NHS, England’s national health service, has always been a marvel – a complex, interwoven system delivering life-saving care to millions. But behind the clinical brilliance lies an equally intricate network of databases, servers, and IT systems that keep the whole operation humming.

Connecting Python projects to Oracle databases is an essential step for many workflows, but the process can feel unnecessarily tedious. Dependency-heavy setups, complex setup files like tnsnames.ora, and platform compatibility issues can make even straightforward projects frustratingly complex. To keep workflows running well, developers must discover a reliable and effective approach to connect Python to Oracle.

DB-Engines reveals PostgreSQL as the DBMS of the Year 2024, beating Snowflake and Microsoft's Azure SQL Database and SQL Server. One of Redgate’s community websites, DB-Engines, is today announcing that PostgreSQL is the DBMS of the Year for the second year in a row, winning for the fifth time overall after also being top-ranked in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023. Second in the rankings was Snowflake, followed by Microsoft in third place.