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The Book of Redgate: Motivation

Posted on June 27, 2025 by way0utwest

Another of our values is this: Motivation isn’t about carrots and sticks. Constant oversight and the threat of punishment are incompatible with great, fulfilling work. We believe in creating appropriate constraints and then giving people the freedom to excel. We … Continue reading →

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A Six Week Break

Posted on June 27, 2025 by way0utwest

Today is my last day of work for six weeks. I start my sabbatical Monday, or maybe this afternoon, and will be gone. I may or may not blog, but I’m planning on being a bit unwired, so don’t expect … Continue reading →

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Using a GenAI to Help Brent

Posted on June 27, 2025 by way0utwest

Brent had a query exercise recently about train stations moving in some order and having overrides to this order in emergencies. I suppose he’s been traveling a lot lately and ran into an issue. In any case, I decided to … Continue reading →

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Upgrading SQL Server in a Container

Posted on June 25, 2025 by way0utwest

I decided to update software on my laptop recently during a trip. I’m loathe to do this on most trips, as I don’t want any instability before a presentation. Usually once I hit the airport, I don’t change anything. This … Continue reading →

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