Monthly Archives: August 2015

Create a SQL Azure Database–Old Portal

Posted on August 18, 2015 by way0utwest

Another post for me that is simple and hopefully serves as an example for people trying to get blogging as #SQLNewBloggers. I worry about beta software, so when I wanted to create a new Azure database, I stuck with the … Continue reading →

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Your Portfolio

Posted on August 18, 2015 by way0utwest

I believe in managing and working on your career regularly. Early in my life, I randomly went from job to job. I looked for new opportunities when I lost old ones. I took the first job I was offered. I … Continue reading →

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SQL Saturday #403–Louisville

Posted on August 17, 2015 by way0utwest

This weekend I’ll be attending SQL Saturday #403 in Louisville, KY. If you’re in the area, think about taking a few hours out of your Saturday and coming to learn some SQL Server stuff. There’s a great schedule, with 6 … Continue reading →

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Mission Critical Deployments

Posted on August 17, 2015 by way0utwest

Talk about a lot of pressure to get a software deployment correct. A software install on an Airbus airplane resulted in a file containing parameters being wiped. This error caused (apparently) an airplane to crash when three engines cut off in … Continue reading →

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