Monthly Archives: July 2013

The Reorg

Posted on July 13, 2013 by way0utwest

I haven’t been thrilled with how Microsoft has been run over the last decade. As a stockholder, I’ve been disappointed. As a technologist, I’ve shaken my head all too often at the various ways in which I think the company … Continue reading →

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The Vacation Struggle

Posted on July 12, 2013 by way0utwest

It’s a little over halfway through the year and once again I’m struggling to get away from work and get through my vacation. It’s not that my boss won’t give me time off, which is a common complaints from many … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks until SQL Saturday #222 in Sacramento

Posted on July 12, 2013 by way0utwest

It’s just two weeks until my next trip. It feels like I just got back from London, and one again I’m prepping to leave again. This is my only trip in July, which I appreciate. It’s been a busy year … Continue reading →

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Test Your Restores

Posted on July 11, 2013 by way0utwest

Test your restores: he first tip in my Hard Earned Lessons of a DBA piece. I can’t emphasize this enough. I’ve been called in as an employee and consultant to companies that never had tested a restore. Quite a few … Continue reading →

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