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An Unexciting Exciting Release

Posted on November 21, 2025 by way0utwest

SQL Server 2025 was released this week. The announcement came at Ignite and the PASS Data Community Summit with keynotes on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. While there are some things to look forward to in the release (What’s New) and … Continue reading →

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A New Word: Dead Reckoning

Posted on November 21, 2025 by way0utwest

dead reckoning– v. intr. finding yourself bothered by somebody’s death more than you would have expected, even if they were only an abstract presence in your life, like a lighthouse in the distance that suddenly goes dark, leaving you with … Continue reading →

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Finding the Last Last Name in SQL: #SQLNewBlogger

Posted on November 19, 2025 by way0utwest

I wrote a piece on the new SUBSTRING in SQL Server 2025 and got asked a question. How do we get the last last name, such as only getting “Paolino” from “Miguel Angel Paolino”. This post will show how you … Continue reading →

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SQL Server 2025 GAs Today

Posted on November 18, 2025 by way0utwest

If you aren’t watching the Ignite keynotes today, then you might have missed the announcement that SQL Server 2025 officially releases today. The main SQL Server page gives you a place to get some marketing info, while the docs should … Continue reading →

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