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Practical articles on database administration, Azure cloud, and software development from our team of experts.

Database Mar 28, 2026

SQL Server Always On Availability Groups: Architecture & Setup

Prerequisites, cluster configuration, synchronisation modes, listener setup, and failover procedures for a production-ready Always On AG cluster.

Database Mar 28, 2026

Disaster Recovery for SQL Server, PostgreSQL & MongoDB

RTO, RPO, backup strategies, WAL archiving, pgBackRest, oplog replay, and a DR runbook checklist covering all three major database platforms.

Database Mar 10, 2026

PostgreSQL High Availability with Patroni: A Practical Setup

Patroni is the de facto standard for PostgreSQL HA. Learn how to set up a production-ready cluster with automatic failover, monitoring, and load balancing using pgBouncer.

Azure Feb 28, 2026

Azure SQL vs SQL Server on VM: When to Choose Each

Both options run SQL Server workloads on Azure, but they serve different needs. We compare cost, control, maintenance overhead, and scalability to help you decide.

Performance Feb 15, 2026

5 Query Optimisation Mistakes That Slow Down Your Database

From missing indexes to implicit type conversions, these common mistakes silently kill database performance. Learn how to identify and fix them with execution plan analysis.

Azure Jan 30, 2026

Setting Up Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for Your Infrastructure

Proper monitoring is the foundation of a reliable Azure environment. This guide walks you through configuring alerts, dashboards, and automated responses to keep your systems healthy.

Development Jan 18, 2026

Building Robust ETL Pipelines with SSIS and Apache Airflow

When should you use SSIS and when does Apache Airflow make more sense? We compare both tools with real-world use cases and show you how to structure pipelines for reliability.

Database Jan 5, 2026

MongoDB Sharding: When You Need It and How to Configure It

Sharding distributes your data across multiple nodes for horizontal scaling. Learn when sharding is justified, how to choose a shard key, and avoid the common pitfalls.

Azure Dec 20, 2025

Securing Azure VNets: NSGs, Firewall, and Private Endpoints

A defence-in-depth approach to Azure network security. We walk through configuring Network Security Groups, Azure Firewall rules, and private endpoints to lock down your environment.

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