Monthly Archives: November 2011

Network Databases? Is it time to change?

Posted on November 15, 2011 by way0utwest

In the two decades I’ve worked with SQL Server, there has been some advice that I’ve always given to people: don’t backup to the network, and don’t try to put a database on a file share. SQL Server hasn’t dealt … Continue reading →

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SQL Inspire NYC – 2011

Posted on November 14, 2011 by way0utwest

I spoke at the SQL Inspire event this last weekend and it was a greart experience. This event was sponsored by Linchpin people (founded by Andy Leonard, Brian Moran, and Matt Velic) and supported by Robert Pearl, Melissa Demsak, and … Continue reading →

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The Industry Problem

Posted on November 14, 2011 by way0utwest

The majority of the people that I know working in technology do not seem to have college degrees in computer science. I know many people with degrees in many other subjects, and quite a few people that don’t have a … Continue reading →

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SQLInspire

Posted on November 11, 2011 by way0utwest

I’m off to New York City, center of the universe, and SQLInspire today. This is my last trip of the year, and I am very glad for that. This will be my 15th event of the year and that’s a … Continue reading →

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