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What is CPU Usage?

Posted on July 22, 2026 by way0utwest

I had a request from a customer recently who asked if we could give them a report of their database server instances and include CPU usage. This request was filtered through an account executive, so something was lost in translation, … Continue reading →

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AI Experiments: Claude Solved a DAB Issue

Posted on July 22, 2026 by way0utwest

I’m sure many of you are using AI regularly, perhaps chatting, perhaps using some sort of agent. I’m doing the same, but in this case, I had it tackle an issue that’s been inconsistent for me with the Data API … Continue reading →

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Republish: IT Staffer Fired

Posted on July 20, 2026 by way0utwest

It’s a great title, and it’s one many people have worried about in their careers. I know I have, and I decided to re-run IT Staffer Fired today. Leave me your thoughts as you re-read this in today’s world. It’s … Continue reading →

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A Flex Holiday

Posted on July 20, 2026 by way0utwest

I’m taking a holiday today, enjoying New Orleans with my wife after a fun Saturday at Day of Data Baton Rouge. It’s always a great event and one I look forward to attending. Today’s holiday is a shift of a … Continue reading →

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