Monthly Archives: October 2011

Does It Help

Posted on October 14, 2011 by way0utwest

This editorial was originally published on Oct 12, 2006, published today as Steve is out today at the PASS Summit.  Years ago I used to work for an import company and we dealt with all types of distributors and wholesalers … Continue reading →

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The Contest That’s Out of the World

Posted on October 13, 2011 by way0utwest

If you were in the Exhibition Hall yesterday at the PASS Summit, you were witness to an amazing announcement about a new contest. Red Gate Software is sending a DBA into space, giving you the chance to actually take a trip into space. Someone will … Continue reading →

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PASS Summit – Day 1 Keynote

Posted on October 12, 2011 by way0utwest

How can you miss the audience so badly? I can completely understand me making a mistake. It’s just me, I  am distracted by other work, I get little feedback from people whose opinions I ask, and I’m just one person. … Continue reading →

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Practicing for DR

Posted on October 12, 2011 by way0utwest

One of the sayings that I’ve heard a few times from professional atheletics is this: “Amateurs practice until they get it right. Professionals practice until they don’t get it wrong.” Most of us working in technology would like to think … Continue reading →

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