Category Archives: Editorial

Missing Data

Posted on June 10, 2020 by way0utwest

I gather some data regularly about my life. I examine and look for trends and anomalies every week, and use the data in data analysis to help me make decisions. I get this data from my watch, a Garmin Forerunner … Continue reading →

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What’s a Normal SQL Server?

Posted on June 9, 2020 by way0utwest

Many of us have worked in environments that have a number of SQL Server instances. Different versions, editions, and mostly different hardware profiles. We deal with different applications and software that places different demands and requirements on our database systems. … Continue reading →

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Double Half and Quarter

Posted on June 8, 2020 by way0utwest

I’ve worked in a a couple very high performing organizations that adapted to changing conditions and built software well. I’ve worked in more poorly performing organizations that struggled to release updates and patches, causing tremendous stress for the IT staff.  … Continue reading →

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The Social Impact of Data

Posted on June 6, 2020 by way0utwest

Let the data drive your decisions. This has been something of a mantra for many technical people, and even many business people, across the last twenty or so years. The allure of business intelligence is harnessing lots of data to … Continue reading →

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