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Is Data Modeling Common?

Posted on November 24, 2025 by way0utwest

Recently, I had a few questions on database modeling. One was posted in the SQL Server Central forums, and a customer asked about ERD tooling on the same day. This came shortly after Redgate acquired Vertabelo (now Redgate Data Modeler). … Continue reading →

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A Quick Look at Redgate Data Modeler

Posted on November 24, 2025 by way0utwest

Redgate acquired a data modeling tool from Vertabelo recently and I wanted to explore how it works. This is a short look at this tool and how it might be useful in working with databases. This is part of a … Continue reading →

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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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