Monthly Archives: March 2026

A Full Shutdown

Posted on March 11, 2026 by way0utwest

I have the opportunity to work with a variety of customers on their database systems, often with the focus on how they can build and deploy changes to their databases. Often, they have a process around how and when they … Continue reading →

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The DIY Cost of Masking Test Data For Smaller Organizations

Posted on March 11, 2026 by way0utwest

One of the things I’ve tried hard to do in database development situations if ensure I could easily refresh dev and test environments on demand. In a small startup, we wanted to be sure our weekly releases worked well, so … Continue reading →

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T-SQL Tuesday #196: Taking Risks

Posted on March 10, 2026 by way0utwest

This month we have a new host, James Serra. I’ve been trying to find new hosts over the last few years to keep this party going and to expand the ways in which people look at database work. There are … Continue reading →

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Not Just an Upgrade

Posted on March 9, 2026 by way0utwest

Upgrading my database server and moving from version 6 to version 7 because of a support cycle has always felt a little funny to me. In many cases, I’ve had systems that were running smoothly and performing as needed. If … Continue reading →

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