Monthly Archives: April 2016

Build a POC

Posted on April 13, 2016 by way0utwest

I have a few friends that work sales engineers for various companies. They often build a proof of concept (POC) project for various customers or potential customers, which is a great job. They get to showcase how a particular product … Continue reading →

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T-SQL Tuesday #77–My Favorite Feature

Posted on April 12, 2016 by way0utwest

This month is an interesting, but tough topic. The blog party is hosted by Jens Vestergaard, and his invitation is short and simple. Pick your favorite feature and write about it. This is good, because SQL Server has grown so … Continue reading →

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A Welcoming Conference

Posted on April 12, 2016 by way0utwest

I’ve noted it in the past, but it bears repeating. SQL Bits is my favorite conference to attend, both as a speaker and attendee. The event is a rare combination of great technical content, first class conference management, and a … Continue reading →

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Changing the sa Password with SSMS–#SQLNewBlogger

Posted on April 11, 2016 by way0utwest

Another post for me that is simple and hopefully serves as an example for people trying to get blogging as #SQLNewBloggers. I wanted to make a quick note on changing the sa password, as this is a sensitive account, and … Continue reading →

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