I was recently on a project where SQL Server was deemed too heavy. "Even SQL Server Linux Docker Container takes 3 gigs of RAM," I was told. They chose Postgresql, and I immediately missed the Red Gate tools. They were quick to point out that Entity Framework migrations worked just fine. (sigh) Any plans to create SQL Compare / SQL Data Compare / SQL Source Control / Ready Roll / SQL Gemini / DLM tools for Postgresql? Perhaps fork the MySQL tools? Perhaps a tool that turns a sql connection string (and providerName) into a generic IDbConnection "bring your data store of choice" tool set?
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Hi Rob,
PostgreSQL is an interesting market, particularly as it's the only relation database that appears to be seeing any sort of growth (at least according to https://db-engines.com/en/ranking_trend). We're focused on the Data Platform for now, but given that Postgres is now available as a PaaS optoin on the Data Platform, it might be something we look at more closely, although probably not earlier than mid to late next year. An ex-Redgater, Neil Anderson (I think you met him when you helped us with SQL Lighthouse) is starting to build a Postgres comparison tool in his spare time. I'm not sure when it's due though!
David -
Neil Anderson is brilliant, and this project looks mighty interesting. Thanks for the pointer.
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