Monthly Archives: March 2026

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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Monday Monitor Tips: AI Query Analysis

Posted on March 9, 2026 by way0utwest

AI is everywhere. It’s in the news, it’s being added to every product, management wants everyone to be more productive with AI. Redgate Monitor isn’t immune from this wave. We have spent a lot of time over the last year … Continue reading →

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Writing as an Art and a Job

Posted on March 6, 2026 by way0utwest

I remember listening to an interview with Rick Reilly in the mid 2000s. He was the back page columnist for Sports Illustrated for years as well as a writer in various pieces. He talked about how he would lay on … Continue reading →

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The Book of Redgate: Mistakes

Posted on March 6, 2026 by way0utwest

This is kind of a funny page to look at. The next page has more detail. This is the text from the facing page: What we do is very difficult, the current situation is hard to understand ,and the future … Continue reading →

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