Monthly Archives: December 2016

Manual v Automation

Posted on December 12, 2016 by way0utwest

I’ve got my work cut out for me. This week is SQL in the City 2017. One of the sessions I need to present is a Manual DBA database deployment against an automated CI/CD process with the Redgate tools. To … Continue reading →

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The Five Year Plan

Posted on December 12, 2016 by way0utwest

This editorial was originally published on June 13, 2013. It is being re-run today as Steve is traveling. IT departments won’t exist in five years. A bold prediction from the CITE conference last week. It’s not so much a prediction of an … Continue reading →

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SQLBits 2017 In April

Posted on December 12, 2016 by way0utwest

I’m getting excited, with the announcement that SQL Bits 2017 is scheduled. The conference goes back to Telford, which I enjoyed and takes place April 5-8, 2017.  I’m getting my presentations ready for submission, and I really hope I get … Continue reading →

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Faster Versions and More Support

Posted on December 10, 2016 by way0utwest

When I started working with SQL Server, the versions came a strange paces. Three years between v4.2 and v6.0, but less than 1 before v6.5. Then two years to v7, one more to SQL Server 2000, but five until SQL … Continue reading →

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