Monthly Archives: September 2024

Dead to Me

Posted on September 27, 2024 by way0utwest

I saw a note from someone recently that reminded me of Policy-Based Management. This was (is?) a technology in SQL Server that I thought might have great potential. I even had a few presentations on the subject, but sadly I’ve … Continue reading →

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A New Word: the McFly effect

Posted on September 27, 2024 by way0utwest

the McFly Effect – n. the phenomenon of observing your parents interact with people they grew up with, which reboots their personalities into youth mode, offering you a glimpse of the dreamers and rascals they used to be, before you … Continue reading →

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Connection String Confusion in SSMS

Posted on September 25, 2024 by way0utwest

Recently I was trying to use a connection string to connect in SSMS. There are some tools that have a connection string available as an output, including some Redgate tools. ADS lets me paste in a connection string. Can I … Continue reading →

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AI Is Great and Tech is Failing

Posted on September 25, 2024 by way0utwest

On a recent weekend, I got a text from my bank that they had declined a charge to one of my business accounts. I called them back and they let me know there had been a couple of weird charges … Continue reading →

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