Monthly Archives: February 2016

Create a Database Master Key–#SQLNewBlogger

Posted on February 29, 2016 by way0utwest

Another post for me that is simple and hopefully serves as an example for people trying to get blogging as #SQLNewBloggers. One of the first things you need in a SQL Server database in order to implement encryption is a … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Algorithms

Posted on February 29, 2016 by way0utwest

I ran across an interesting piece in Wired recently that talks about algorithms and the power they hold in the modern world. I don’t think it’s a great piece, and it starts to mix code, data, algorithms and other aspects of modern software in … Continue reading →

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Getting Big Data

Posted on February 26, 2016 by way0utwest

Many of us work with data every day. Often we do so at work, but plenty of us also look at data outside of our jobs. The recent Power BI Report contest shows that our colleagues look at all sorts of different … Continue reading →

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The Jarvis–Standing Desk Update

Posted on February 26, 2016 by way0utwest

I started using a standing desk a few years back. While visiting the Redgate Software office, I saw one of my coworkers standing and using boxes of books to lift their keyboard and mouse. I tried that. My first desk … Continue reading →

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