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Xp_cmdshell Use Cases

Posted on July 3, 2024 by way0utwest

I had someone ask me recently how to run xp_cmdshell on a Linux version of SQL Server. I told them you can’t, as it’s an unsupported feature and not one that I expect to see released. I had to double-check, … Continue reading →

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DBAs, Organizing Your SQL Scripts in Git

Posted on July 1, 2024 by way0utwest

I wrote an article that was published on SQL Server Central on how to get your scripts into Git. This post adds a few more thoughts on how you might get started. This is part of my series on git … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Rework

Posted on July 1, 2024 by way0utwest

I often deal with customers who are looking to improve the way they build and manage database software. These could be small companies or large enterprises, with teams of developers trying to enhance their application software to solve new business … Continue reading →

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SQL Saturday South Florida 2024 Powerpoint Decks

Posted on June 29, 2024 by way0utwest

Thanks to everyone who attended my sessions today at SQL Saturday South Florida. Here are the resources from today. Blogging for the Tech Professional Deck: BloggingfortheTechProfessional.pptx Get started with writing today. Use Word or Open Live Writer, save 10 posts … Continue reading →

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