Monthly Archives: September 2016

Are You a Tech Company?

Posted on September 20, 2016 by way0utwest

Are you a tech company. That’s an interesting question. I’m sure some of you might not think so, working for a commercial organization that has some physical product you sell or some service you provide. You might not consider yourself … Continue reading →

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The 10X Programmer

Posted on September 19, 2016 by way0utwest

Is there such a thing as a 10x programmer? It’s an interesting idea, and one that is discussed from a few perspectives in this Q&A. There’s some talk about how to define “x” as well as the idea that the … Continue reading →

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Why We Need Backups First

Posted on September 17, 2016 by way0utwest

One of the things I show when I talk about TDE is that the backup of the certificate is very important. When you create a certificate, SQL Server warns you right away that a backup of the certificate is needed. … Continue reading →

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The Danger of xp_cmdshell

Posted on September 16, 2016 by way0utwest

Securing a computer is a challenge. There are all sorts of potential issues in every platform, and ensuring safety for your data can be less a reflection of your ability and more the good fortune there isn’t a focused effort … Continue reading →

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