Monthly Archives: September 2013

No More MCM

Posted on September 9, 2013 by way0utwest

This is part 1 of a 3 part series of thoughts on certification and Microsoft technologies. I’ve heard that Friday afternoon is the best time to fire someone. People are leaving early, the office is quiet, and you can let … Continue reading →

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Be Careful in Business

Posted on September 6, 2013 by way0utwest

I like most of the SQL Server people I meet. Most of you are polite, cheerful, friendly, and it’s nice to share a few minutes of my life with you, chatting about anything. Whether that’s technical issues with SQL Server, … Continue reading →

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Developer Pressure

Posted on September 6, 2013 by way0utwest

I’ve been learning about continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) from a number of people at Red Gate Software. As a company, we’ve embraced the concepts, pushing most, if not all, of our software through this process. We are … Continue reading →

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Good and Bad Interview Questions

Posted on September 5, 2013 by way0utwest

Why is a manhole cover round? How many cows are in Canada? How would you cure world hunger? There’s no shortage of strange interview questions you might be asked in the tech world. If you like these questions, and want … Continue reading →

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