Category Archives: Editorial

SQL Server Still Wins

Posted on June 29, 2026 by way0utwest

Is it worth continuing to run SQL Server when PostgreSQL licensing is zero? Rebecca Lewis has a well written post on why that looks at some of the pros and cons of paying for SQL Server instead of moving to … Continue reading →

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Is Fabric a Reliable Service or a Ripped Resource?

Posted on June 27, 2026 by way0utwest

Over the last few weeks, I’ve noticed a few complaints from different friends and customers about issues with Microsoft’s Fabric service. I had assumed these were isolated incidents in just a few places, and customers were being refunded according to … Continue reading →

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I Want to Use My Brain

Posted on June 26, 2026 by way0utwest

I had a very interesting conversation recently with a longtime DBA who was worried about using AI in their database work. The Redgate State of the Database Landscape 2026 report showed that the vast majority of you (99%) are getting … Continue reading →

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Spending Time in the Office

Posted on June 24, 2026 by way0utwest

I’ve visited a number of customers in the last few years who require most people to work in the office. Recently, I had the chance to go to Epic Systems, just outside Madison, WI, USA. They are a medical records … Continue reading →

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