Monthly Archives: September 2014

The Value of Data

Posted on September 25, 2014 by way0utwest

How valuable is your data? It’s a good question, and certainly the type of data your organization has along with the business in which you are engaged will make your data more or less valuable. More and more we find … Continue reading →

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An Amazing Conference

Posted on September 25, 2014 by way0utwest

I said that I’d write about some good things PASS does, and I’ll make it a point to do so. Despite my complaints and criticisms, I like the organization. I’ve been a part of it since October 1999, when the … Continue reading →

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Why Have a Nom Com?

Posted on September 24, 2014 by way0utwest

I don’t want to get too deeply involved in the complaints and struggles of PASS, but I also want to ensure we have a healthy community. I want to have us continue to grow and prosper as data professionals who … Continue reading →

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Still time to get a SQL Server tattoo

Posted on September 24, 2014 by way0utwest

Not for me, and perhaps not for you, but you can still encourage Jason Strate, Gareth Swanepoel, Ed Watson, and Kristen Benzel to go under the needle. If we raise $25,000 for Doctors without Borders, they’ll get tattoos. We’re over … Continue reading →

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