Category Archives: Editorial

Can You Let Go of Determinism

Posted on February 23, 2026 by way0utwest

Why do we reboot machines when something goes wrong? I’m sure all have done it, and I would guess quite a few of you have found situations where this seems to fix issues, but there isn’t an underlying root cause … Continue reading →

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Doing Good at SQL Server Central

Posted on February 20, 2026 by way0utwest

This is part of a few memories from the founders of SQL Server Central, celebrating 25 years of operation this month. We did photoshoots at Redgate many years ago. We had a bunch of props, including some phrases written down. … Continue reading →

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Engineer Lessons

Posted on February 18, 2026 by way0utwest

Many of you reading this have a number of years working with technology. You might have 1 year or 20 years, but you’ve likely grown and learned along the way. Some of you may also know someone who has several … Continue reading →

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Tools You Need

Posted on February 16, 2026 by way0utwest

This is the oldest editorial we have on the SQL Server Central site. This is being re-run for the US President’s Day holiday as Steve is on vacation and we are celebrating 25 years of SQL Server Central. I was … Continue reading →

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