Redgate database management strengthens the bridge between people and technology

"According to McMillan, the database landscape is not evolving rapidly, but is shifting steadily. "Automation used to be a challenge, but now people expect it to be there," he explains. Productivity today comes from automated processes, as this is now considered 'good practice'. Nevertheless, the pressure on DBAs is only increasing. Problems are becoming more complex, and developers often lack in-depth knowledge of database structures, which places the burden on DBAs."

"The explosive growth of data, the rise of AI projects, and the fast-paced DevOps culture demand new ways of working. Developers are being given more responsibility, but often lack sufficient knowledge of databases. Redgate Software, which specializes in database development and monitoring, is adapting its platform to enable DBAs to keep pace with this changing reality. We discussed this with CTO Graham McMillan."

Database administrators face increasing pressure from explosive data growth, AI projects, and the fast-paced DevOps culture, forcing new ways of working. A survey identified three main problems: security, the growing complexity of multi-database architectures, and escalating data volume driven by AI workloads. The database landscape is shifting steadily; automation is now expected and drives productivity. Increasingly complex problems and limited developer knowledge of databases concentrate responsibility on DBAs. Closer collaboration, shared responsibility, improved tooling, monitoring, platform engineering, and built-in security measures can help prevent errors and accelerate development. Vendor platforms are being adapted to support these needs.

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