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A New Word: Altschemerz

Posted on January 19, 2024 by way0utwest

altschmerz – n. a sense of weariness with the same old problems that you’ve always had, the same boring issues and anxieties you’ve been gnawing on for decades, which makes you want to spit them out and dig up some … Continue reading →

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Learning NoSQL

Posted on January 17, 2024 by way0utwest

It’s a good idea to learn more about different technologies. I’ve been amazed throughout my career, and even now as someone working for a software vendor, how many different technologies I run into. I’m also amazed at how little bits … Continue reading →

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Webinar – Navigating the database landscape in 2024: Shifting skills to match constant demands

Posted on January 17, 2024 by way0utwest

Next week on Jan 23, I’m part of a webinar titled “Navigating the database landscape in 2024: Shifting skills to match constant demands”. You can register today and join me live or see the recording. Redgate has run various surveys … Continue reading →

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Portable Data Storage

Posted on January 15, 2024 by way0utwest

I saw a review on a rugged SSD, and it got me thinking about local storage. Over the holidays I needed to scan something from a device at the ranch, but to get the image to my computer, I needed … Continue reading →

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