Monthly Archives: October 2025

T-SQL Tuesday #191: Invitation–Your Favorite String Parsing

Posted on October 12, 2025 by way0utwest

It’s that time of the month, and I’m late. My apologies. I had a mix-up with a host and was on vacation all last week, so no invite. I’m extending T-SQL Tuesday #191 a week to have people write on … Continue reading →

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Republish: Start Fixing Your DB with Better Code

Posted on October 10, 2025 by way0utwest

Still in Italy, so while I’m sipping wine, you can Start Fixing Your Database with Better Code. I realized I never put this on the blog, so here it is: Start Fixing Your DB with Better Code I ran across … Continue reading →

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Republish: Getting Fired

Posted on October 6, 2025 by way0utwest

I haven’t been fired as a DBA, but I was asked to resign. It was a tough day, though a big relief as my boss was a ****head. I’m traveling around Italy with my wife, so you get to re-read … Continue reading →

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A Short Break

Posted on October 6, 2025 by way0utwest

It’s holiday week for me. I was in the Netherlands last week for Pass on Tour and the Redgate Summit. My wife joined me and we are taking a break this week, wandering around Northern Italy. See you next week. … Continue reading →

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