DBTA E-EDITION
February 2026
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Columns - DBA Corner
The role of the database administrator (DBA) has never been static. From the early days of punch cards and mainframes to today's cloud-native, AI-assisted environments, DBAs have always had to evolve. But as we step into 2026, the definition of a "great DBA" is shifting in ways that go beyond technical prowess.
Columns - SQL Server Drill Down
As agentic AI continues to expand across the IT landscape, many processes are being automated. However, some processes are still better managed by humans than by machines. Rather than thinking of applying AI wherever possible and over-automating, leaders should think about the most beneficial uses of the technology and begin implementation of the technology in those areas first before expanding further.
Columns - Emerging Technologies
For decades, every major technological breakthrough has sparked fear about job loss. From steam engines to computers, new tools were once seen as threats to human work. But each wave of innovation brought transformation, not extinction. Work did not disappear—it evolved. Today, AI and digital technologies are raising similar concerns. Headlines often focus on what machines can replace, rather than what they enable.
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