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Using SQL Compare with Read-only Access

Posted on November 20, 2024 by way0utwest

Recently a customer asked if SQL Compare and SQL Data Compare can be used with a read-only database as a source. It’s a good questions as I’ve seen some tools that create temp tables or do some other work in … Continue reading →

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Off to Live 360

Posted on November 20, 2024 by way0utwest

I am off to Live 360 today, on my last trip of the year. I’m excited to deliver two presentations tomorrow (VSTH03 and VSTH12), but a little sad this is a very quick trip. I’m coming back Friday, so in … Continue reading →

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Grinding Away: Michael Jordan

Posted on November 18, 2024 by way0utwest

A story from Tim Grover, who was Michael Jordan’s trainer when he was with the Chicago Bulls. I don’t know this is true, but I saw this story posted and I like it (and don’t like it). “After every game, … Continue reading →

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How Do You Patch 100 Database Servers?

Posted on November 18, 2024 by way0utwest

In most of the organizations I’ve worked for or consulted with, patching was always a challenge. Patching hasn’t usually been given a priority and is often skipped when operations staff is busy. This has resulted in lots of un-patched, or … Continue reading →

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