Category Archives: Editorial

No Degree Needed

Posted on November 11, 2023 by way0utwest

For most of my career, I’ve seen many companies that hire white-collar workers, including their IT staff, require a college degree or the equivalent experience in the military. Often this has been something the Human Resources department has made a … Continue reading →

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30 Years of SQL Server on Windows

Posted on November 10, 2023 by way0utwest

I’ve spent over 30 years working with SQL Server. I saw a post recently from Bob Ward who is celebrating 30 years at Microsoft, noting this is also the 30th anniversary of SQL Server on Windows. It’s been an honor … Continue reading →

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Does Management Care About the Database?

Posted on November 8, 2023 by way0utwest

Many of the services that businesses use are taken for granted. In an office, management expects electricity, water, and heat just work. If they don’t, then often a crisis is declared and funds are spent to rectify the situation. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Don’t (Always) Be a Hero

Posted on November 6, 2023 by way0utwest

I saw a comic from Kendra Little recently, which reminded me of my first SQL Server crisis. I got hired as a contractor to support a large Novell network. In my first chance to work with SQL Server, a new … Continue reading →

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