Category Archives: Editorial

Smarter Design

Posted on May 13, 2020 by way0utwest

I have build a lot of PowerPoint decks over the years. Many of presentations, some for explaining a process, and once in awhile, I use it to create an image that’s simple, but beyond my skills. Even putting some geometric … Continue reading →

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Defending Against Ransomware

Posted on May 12, 2020 by way0utwest

I don’t manage production systems at Redgate, and I’ve not seen us have any disruption in the access to systems across the last few years. At a number of events, however, I’ve spoken to friends that have told me about … Continue reading →

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What does the Future DBA Do?

Posted on May 11, 2020 by way0utwest

The database administrator (DBA) role has always been a strange one to many organizations. Some companies embrace the role, some don’t. Some hire DBAs, some expect others to handle those duties. The others could be sysadmins for other systems or … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of an Advocate

Posted on May 8, 2020 by way0utwest

I have one of the best jobs in the world. I get to work from home, travel to lots of events, set much of my own schedule, and I work for an amazing, supportive company. I’m incredibly proud of the … Continue reading →

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