Category Archives: Editorial

The Habits of Better Teams

Posted on September 23, 2020 by way0utwest

As a developer, I’ve often worked with a team of others, where we discussed the software we were building, what architectures and patterns to adopt, etc. While we all learned to work together, there were plenty of times that it … Continue reading →

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The New Normal Annoyances

Posted on September 22, 2020 by way0utwest

Recently I re-ran an old editorial on annoyances. The world of work has changed for many of us. For the last few months, many of us have previously worked in offices have had to work at home. We often have … Continue reading →

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Compatibility Level Confidence

Posted on September 21, 2020 by way0utwest

SQL Server databases have had a compatibility level in them for a long time. This is a number that essentially corresponds to a version. We had 70 for version 7.0, and then we went to 80 for SQL Server 2000, … Continue reading →

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Aiming for Better Data Governance

Posted on September 16, 2020 by way0utwest

At Redgate, we have customers all over the world. I’m lucky that I get to work with, and sometimes meet, people dealing with all sorts of situations, environments, and even regional challenges. As a dev and DBA, I’ve never worried … Continue reading →

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