Monthly Archives: January 2015

Custom SSMS

Posted on January 23, 2015 by way0utwest

In my career, I’ve gotten used to working with SSMS on a variety of machines. It seems that as I toiled in various environments, I’d often connect to different SQL Server hosts, or use various consoles that only had the … Continue reading →

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SQL Bits XIV

Posted on January 22, 2015 by way0utwest

I’m heading back to London for SQL Bits XIV in March. This is my favorite conference, and I’m excited and honored to be selected to present. This year the conference goes to four days, and it’s an amazing set of … Continue reading →

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Getting IT Out of the Data Center

Posted on January 22, 2015 by way0utwest

The subtitle to this article says it all: IT isn’t a monolithic cost sink. I support this idea, though I don’t think it’s always accurate. Some companies just want an IT cost sink, where the data processing infrastructure is a utility. It … Continue reading →

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Posted on January 21, 2015 by way0utwest

Working for one company for your whole life. Spending your career with a small company that engages and lives in the local community. Seeing your management and co-workers around town and at leisure events. Being a part of, and loyal … Continue reading →

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