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Digitizing Construction

Posted on August 11, 2021 by way0utwest

Perhaps you think of the construction industry as being more analog and less interested in building a robust digital infrastructure. This article talks about one large company that is modernizing, and has accelerated that move during the pandemic. They are generating lots … Continue reading →

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How Paranoid Are You About Backups?

Posted on August 9, 2021 by way0utwest

A friend sent me this article from Backblaze on backup strategies. He asked me what I thought, since I do write on DR and backup strategies. I’ve also blogged at times on my personal strategy, which is Backblaze and cloud … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Lives

Posted on August 6, 2021 by way0utwest

I set up the sqlmemorial.org site earlier this year. It’s not quite complete, with some networking and process to work out, but it’s there, which is the important thing. The site gives us a way to remember  celebrate those that … Continue reading →

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Do as I say, not as I do

Posted on August 4, 2021 by way0utwest

A common saying from parents, teachers, and many managers, is that you should follow their instructions and not necessarily their behavior. This is a very human thing to do, with many of us struggling to follow the behavior that we … Continue reading →

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