Monthly Archives: May 2020

T-SQL Tuesday Live – 12 May 2020

Posted on May 11, 2020 by way0utwest

Once again, I’ll be live tomorrow, ready to just chat, shoot the breeze, answer tech questions, anything. No agenda, but I’m on for an hour. If you’re bored, struggling, or need a break, feel free to join us tomorrow. I’m … Continue reading →

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What does the Future DBA Do?

Posted on May 11, 2020 by way0utwest

The database administrator (DBA) role has always been a strange one to many organizations. Some companies embrace the role, some don’t. Some hire DBAs, some expect others to handle those duties. The others could be sysadmins for other systems or … Continue reading →

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Daily Coping 11 May 2020

Posted on May 11, 2020 by way0utwest

I’ve started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each day here. Today’s tip is tell someone about why your favorite … Continue reading →

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The 2020 Desktop Upgrade

Posted on May 8, 2020 by way0utwest

It’s been a few years since I upgraded my home hardware. Being stuck at home, doing more work here, and trying to help with The #SQLFamily Folding@Home group, I’ve been contemplating some upgrades. I also have a guilty pleasure of … Continue reading →

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