Category Archives: Editorial

The Last SQL Server Service Pack

Posted on October 8, 2021 by way0utwest

I wrote The Last Service Pack a few years ago, thinking that SQL Server 2016 SP2 might end all large updates. At the time, Microsoft was moving to a Cumulative Update process, with the aim of releasing small patches for … Continue reading →

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Choosing State Over Migrations

Posted on October 6, 2021 by way0utwest

I ran across an article about state v migration based development for Snowflake. While I think that this article is a bit slanted because the author is building a tool, it does present some good reasons why people worry about … Continue reading →

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Location Data Is Not Anonymous

Posted on October 4, 2021 by way0utwest

We are truly in the era of big brother and 1984, where any of us can be tracked if we use a mobile device. That’s a scary thought and one that many people might not like. There are plenty of … Continue reading →

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What Do You Want to Know Before Negotiating Salary?

Posted on October 3, 2021 by way0utwest

Many of us are employed, and while we might have a salary review each year, we often don’t get to negotiate much about the amount. We might periodically ask for a raise of some sort, but what should we ask … Continue reading →

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