Monthly Archives: September 2020

Running Express Edition in a Container–#SQLNewBlogger

Posted on September 30, 2020 by way0utwest

Another post for me that is simple and hopefully serves as an example for people trying to get blogging as #SQLNewBloggers. Recently I was looking through the forums and someone had a question on JSON and the Express edition of … Continue reading →

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The Value of Metadata

Posted on September 30, 2020 by way0utwest

A long time ago, nearly two decades ago, I had a manager come ask me about metadata, specifically, what it was. This was a technical manager, who understood software well but wasn’t a data expert. I tried to explain data … Continue reading →

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Daily Coping 30 Sep 2020

Posted on September 30, 2020 by way0utwest

I started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter and to the Community Circle, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each day here. Today’s tip is to … Continue reading →

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I Want PASS to Survive

Posted on September 29, 2020 by way0utwest

I want PASS to survive. I can say that unequivocally, because this organization has been a part of my career, my job, and my life for twenty years. Many of my fondest memories, my widest smiles, and my deepest thoughts … Continue reading →

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