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Part 3, key insights from a fireside chat with Chris Yates. Read part 1 here, and part 2 here. Most database monitoring proof of concepts (POCs) answer the wrong questions. Here's how to structure a proof of concept that genuinely de-risks your vendor decision with the questions to ask during the process. A POC is often treated as the final hurdle in vendor evaluation, but too often, it becomes theatre. A guided tour of the flashiest features, run by one person, under unrealistic conditions.

Redgate Test Data Manager now ships as a Docker image. Pull it, run it, and you're in the product in minutes. For teams working with containers, this is the fastest way to get started.

The new Query Plan Compare feature in Redgate Monitor helps PostgreSQL DBAs see when the optimizer switches plans for the same query, and understand why, so they can diagnose sudden performance changes faster.

Part 2: Key insights from a fireside chat with Chris Yates. Read part 1 here. Choosing a database monitoring vendor isn't just about features. Once you’re confident that it’s time to reassess your database monitoring strategy, the natural instinct is to start comparing products. However, it’s vital to know how to assess vendor relationships, support quality, and product innovation before you sign anything.

AI Classify reaches general availability this month, TDM gets a Docker image, and we’ve added a few things you’ve been asking for.

A preview of leadership insights shaped by real-world experience Estate-wide clarity for leaders who still need technical depth As data estates grow, the role of technical leaders changes. Visibility becomes harder. Communication becomes more important. Decisions have broader consequences. Many leaders start their careers focused on the technical details.

You’ve masked your database. You’re confident you’ve covered all your PII. But not all of it lives where you’d expect it to. AI Classification, Redgate's data scanning capability, automatically catches sensitive data before it reaches your developers, your test environments, or your auditors.

This is a guest post from Laura Copeland. Key insights from a fireside chat with Chris Yates. Part 1. Choosing the right database monitoring vendor isn’t just a technical decision, it’s a strategic one that affects your teams, your estate, your growth plans, and the culture of your organisation. It’s also a personal one if you’re a DBA. Something as critical as your monitoring system will shape your day‑to‑day work, and, in many cases, how well you sleep at night.

Application delivery has accelerated over the last decade. Modern CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud infrastructure have already raised the baseline. Now AI-assisted coding tools are compressing timelines further still - developers are writing and shipping code faster than ever.

This is a guest post from Adam Atreides. SQL Prompt's March releases focused on Prompt AI improvements and SSMS 22.4 compatibility.