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The New Redgate Office in Cambridge

I’m in Cambridge, UK this week for the internal Global Marketing Week and Level Up Conference. This is my first visit to Cambridge in 2023, and we have a new office. The old one is literally next door, but after … Continue reading

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Actively Choosing Compatibility

SQL Server databases have had a compatibility level for a long time. This is a setting that enables the database to process code as if it were a particular version. The levels go from 80 (SQL Server 2000) to 160 … Continue reading

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Across the Water Again

I’m in the UK again, for my second trip this year. This time I have no commitments for speaking or presenting anything. I’m in town for a Marketing get-together and our internal Level Up conference. Nice to be here without … Continue reading

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Blogging for the Tech Professional at Denver Dev Days

For those that attended my talk at Denver Dev Days, here are the slides: BloggingFortheTechPro.pptx A couple interesting questions that I need to add to the deck. What do you recommend for a student? (or someone early in their career) … Continue reading

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