Contribute to the Red9 Blog

Join the Red9 Writing Team

At Red9, we’re passionate about SQL Servers and helping businesses enhance their database performance, security, and reliability.

If you have expertise in SQL Server, database management, or related technologies, we want to hear from you!

We’re always seeking skilled professionals to share insights, technical expertise, and practical solutions with our expanding audience of IT experts, database administrators, and technical leaders.

Why Write for Red9?

When you contribute to Red9, you become part of a community of SQL Server experts dedicated to advancing the field through high-quality content. Here’s why writing for us is a great opportunity:

• Collaborate with Experts: Gain visibility through peer-reviewed articles supported by senior DBAs and industry veterans.
• Share Your Knowledge: Help IT professionals worldwide solve real SQL Server challenges with your expertise.
• Build Your Portfolio: Showcase your experience and grow your reputation as a SQL Server management expert.
• Get Paid: We offer competitive compensation for high-quality content and value our contributors’ insights.

What We’re Looking For

We accept a variety of SQL Server-related topics, including but not limited to:

• AI Usage in Database World
• Performance Optimization
• Best Practices
• Security and Hardening
• Disaster Recovery and High Availability
• Cloud Migrations (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
• Troubleshooting and Debugging
• Monitoring
• Automation
• PowerShell Scripting
• Configuring Cloud Instances and Storage (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Etc.

Whether you’re writing in-depth tutorials, case studies, or providing tips on optimizing SQL Server performance, we’re looking for content that helps our readers tackle real-world SQL challenges.

Content Guidelines

To maintain the high standard of our blog, we ask that all submissions adhere to the following guidelines:

• Original Content: We only accept articles that are 100% original and have not been published elsewhere.
• Actionable Advice: Every post should offer practical, actionable insights that readers can immediately apply.
  • Examples:
    How To Fix SQL Server RECOVERY PENDING Mode
    How to Install DBATools Powershell Module for SQL Server [Full Guide]
    Top 7 DMV Queries Every SQL Server Admin Should Know
• Backed by Research: Support your points with data, statistics, or case studies, and include proper citations.
• Well-Formatted and Engaging: Keep your writing clear and easy to follow. Use subheadings, screenshots, videos, bullet points, and short paragraphs to improve readability.
• Word count: Posts should be a minimum of 500 words. More detailed topics may go beyond 2,500 words.
• Tone: Write in a professional yet conversational tone. Our audience values technical accuracy, delivered in an approachable style.

Submission Process

If you’re interested in writing for Red9, please follow these steps:

1. Send an email: Contact us at editor[at]red9.com with the subject line “Red9 Writer Inquiry”.
2. Provide the following information:
   • Topics or subject areas you’re interested in writing about.
   • Links to your best publications, blogs, or articles.
   • A brief outline of your proposed article or a writing sample (if applicable).
   • Links to your LinkedIn, Twitter, Stack Overflow, or other profiles to help us get a feel for your expertise and reach.
3. We will get back to within 48 business hours.

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