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The Critical Importance of Robust Change Control Policies and Rollback Plans in Technology Projects

Discover how robust change control policies can safeguard your technology projects from unexpected disruptions. Learn the key components of effective change management, including communication, approval processes, and detailed testing strategies.

The PostgreSQL Roadmap: Understanding Milestones in Versioning, Features, and Upgrades

PostgreSQL Roadmap

PostgreSQL is an open-source, feature-rich, and highly extensible relational database system used globally across countless sectors. Over the years, it has grown significantly with each release, becoming one of the most reliable databases for developers and enterprises. Let’s explore the PostgreSQL roadmap, focusing on its major version changes, key features introduced in newer releases, use cases, and why upgrading is essential for better stability and performance.

PostgreSQL's Naming Convention Shift: …

Out of Cycle PostgreSQL Release: November 21, 2024

The latest PostgreSQL updates were released on November 21, 2024, which address critical issues affecting data integrity and system stability.

PostgreSQL Versions Update

The PostgreSQL Global Development Group has released updates for all supported versions: 17.2, 16.6, 15.10, 14.15, and 13.18. Additionally, due to the nature of one of the issues in the previous update release, they have also released version 12.22 for PostgreSQL 12, even though it has reached …

PgManage 1.2 Released

PgManage 1.2 Dashboard

The latest version of PgManage has been released! PgManage 1.2 Release introduces new features and improvements, and addresses several bugs reported since the last release. Please update to the latest version at your earliest convenience.

New features:

  • Implemented support for adding/changing table indexes in Schema Editor
  • Implemented Postgres role editor
  • Added SQL error annotations in the query editor
  • Significant code completion improvements: added context-aware schema, table, view, column and function …

PgManage 1.1.1 released

PgManage

The latest version of PgManage has been released! PgManage 1.1.1 Release introduces new features and fixes 1 security vulnerability and several bugs reported since the last release. Please update to the latest version at your earliest convenience.

  • New features:
    • Added IPv6 support for database connections
    • Allow using UNIX domain socket paths in connection form -> server field (#438)
    • Allow empty server values in the connection form for Postgres …

Upgrade Your PostgreSQL Version to Ensure Stability and Security

The PostgreSQL Global Development Group recently released important updates for several supported PostgreSQL versions, including 16.4, 15.8, 14.13, 13.16, 12.20, as well as the 17 Beta 3. One security vulnerability and over 55 bugs were addressed, many of which affect PostgreSQL 16 and other supported versions.

11 Essential Tips to Maximize The Summer Slowdown for a Productive Fall

As the summer winds down, many of us have experienced a professional lull with school breaks and summer vacations.

This transition offers a golden opportunity to prepare for a successful fall. Our team of System Admins and DBAs has compiled top strategies to make the most of this period:

  1. Plan and roadmap future updates.
  2. Determine which OS updates you’ve been putting off and do them
    1. Execute pending OS and database …

Global IT Outage & The Impact on Windows Systems: Consider An Open Source Alternative

Global IT Outage: The Impact on Windows Systems and the Case for Open Source Alternatives

PgManage 1.1 Released

PgManage 1.1, a usable Open Source Postgres manager, has been released

Privacy Concerns and Risks with Slack's AI and ML Training

In today’s digital workplace, privacy concerns are paramount, especially when using communication tools like Slack for sharing sensitive information. Recently, Slack has been integrating advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies to boost user experience and functionality. While these advancements bring substantial benefits, they also introduce potential privacy risks that users need to be aware of.