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Make It Routine

Posted on July 27, 2026 by way0utwest

The first one is hard. The rest are boring. I heard this statement from someone recently, and it sounds like something a technical person would do. It’s been a goal of mine, or maybe a direction to aim for, though … Continue reading →

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Getting the SQL Server MCP Server Running

Posted on July 27, 2026 by way0utwest

If you’ve wanted a SQL Server MCP server for your databases, it’s available. The SQL MCP Server is a part of the Data API Builder (DAB). DAB is a wrapper that allows you to run a service over your databases … Continue reading →

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Another Model, More Data Loss

Posted on July 24, 2026 by way0utwest

This past week I saw an article on eWeek that the newest OpenAI GPT-5.6 (Sol) model has deleted local files and live data. Files I’m less worried about, but data concerns me. There are lots of file backups, and certainly … Continue reading →

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Advice I Like: Responsibility

Posted on July 24, 2026 by way0utwest

“The foundation of maturity: Just because it’s not your fault doesn’t mean it’s not your responsibility.” – from Excellent Advice for Living I’ve worked with a lot of people who are growing and learning into something new. This could be … Continue reading →

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