Category Archives: Editorial

Can You Ask for a Raise?

Posted on August 20, 2025 by way0utwest

I mean, you can ask for a raise. It’s always an option, but is now the time to ask for a raise in this economic climate, where businesses can be unsettled and there are a lot of tech workers looking … Continue reading →

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The Next Great Thing

Posted on August 18, 2025 by way0utwest

At SQL Bits, I was chatting with Brent about a few things, including AI, which we think is changing the world. I’ve got my set of AI experiments going, and I do believe we will fundamentally alter work and how … Continue reading →

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Who is Using Standard Edition?

Posted on August 15, 2025 by way0utwest

For many years, most of the SQL Server installations I managed or deployed to were Standard Edition. Even in large companies that had agreements with Microsoft, since each instance had a cost (even at a discount), we were careful about … Continue reading →

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Carrots and Sticks

Posted on August 13, 2025 by way0utwest

Often,  we work on projects that might span a significant amount of time. Weeks, months, even years can be devoted to working on one system, or the same system. We may find that our motivation rises and wanes at different … Continue reading →

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