Episode

Rollback vs Roll Forward in Databases

Podcast: The Simple Talk Podcast
Published: Feb 11, 2026
Duration seconds: 1715
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Summary

Rollbacks act as an 'undo' for databases, but why are they important , what happens if you can't roll back, and how do you prevent even needing to in the first place? Steve, Kellyn, Grant & Pat try to answer these questions – and more. Recorded on-site at Redgate HQ in Cambridge, UK. Watch or listen to every episode of the Simple Talk podcast at: www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/podcasts