Monthly Archives: July 2018

The Figleaf Data Masking Beta

Posted on July 17, 2018 by way0utwest

I’ve been using the Redgate Software Data Masker for SQL Server in a number of situations to help customers. This is a tool we purchased in 2017 and is a part of the SQL Provision bundle to make building safe, … Continue reading →

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The Age of Multiple Databases

Posted on July 16, 2018 by way0utwest

I can still remember learning to store data in files, reading one record at a time, testing for end of lines and end of files. It was slow and cumbersome, but for a teenager, it was amazing. We built applications … Continue reading →

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Solving Ken’s FizzBuzz 3D–#SQLNewBlogger

Posted on July 16, 2018 by way0utwest

Another post for me that is simple and hopefully serves as an example for people trying to get blogging as #SQLNewBloggers. I like the FizzBuzz test. It’s cute and fun, and I’ve had my kids solve it, just to think … Continue reading →

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The MVP Award Looks Backward

Posted on July 13, 2018 by way0utwest

I was awarded the Microsoft Data Platform MVP designation in July 2018. I’ve been honored to receive this designation since 2008, though the award doesn’t drive my work. I started writing articles to help others get better with their work, … Continue reading →

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