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Friday Flyway Tips: More Config Options

Posted on August 25, 2023 by way0utwest

Working with various Flyway configuration options used to be a pain since they were either CLI parameters or in a text files. We’ve made editing these easier in Flyway 6.5.4. I’ve been working with Flyway Desktop for work more and … Continue reading →

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Removing Weak Security from SQL Server

Posted on August 25, 2023 by way0utwest

I was checking some arguments in the RESTORE command for SQL Server and saw that the MEDIAPASSWORD option was deprecated and marked as being removed at some point. That made sense, and I assumed that PASSWORD was the option to … Continue reading →

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A New Word: mahpiohanzia

Posted on August 25, 2023 by way0utwest

mahpiohanzia – n. the frustration of being unable to fly, unable to stretch out your arms and vault into the air, having finally shrugged off the burden of your own weight, which you’ve been carrying your entire life without a … Continue reading →

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The Redgate DevOps Roadshow–Houston

Posted on August 23, 2023 by way0utwest

I’m heading to Houston today for the Redgate Database DevOps in a Day workshops. This is the first of many on the US tour. I’ll be at 5 of them, but there will be another 5 where Ryan, Grant, or … Continue reading →

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