Tag Archives: administration

Limit the Blast Radius

Posted on May 20, 2026 by way0utwest

You still need DBAs (that know how to back up systems and test restores). If you think you don’t, or if you manager does, then perhaps they ought to read this piece on how an AI agent deleted a production … Continue reading →

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Who is Using CAGs?

Posted on May 4, 2026 by way0utwest

While talking to a customer a few weeks ago, they mentioned that they used Contained Availability Groups (CAG) everywhere. They also said they were amazing and wondered why everyone wasn’t using them in other environments. Of course, I questioned the … Continue reading →

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Impactful Sessions I’ve Seen: T-SQL Tuesday #196

Posted on April 14, 2026 by way0utwest

This month I’m thrilled that Steve Hughes is hosting. I’ve read this Data on Wheels blog for a long time and I appreciate all that he does, especially given his struggles with ALS. I kicked myself a few times for … Continue reading →

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Not Just an Upgrade

Posted on March 9, 2026 by way0utwest

Upgrading my database server and moving from version 6 to version 7 because of a support cycle has always felt a little funny to me. In many cases, I’ve had systems that were running smoothly and performing as needed. If … Continue reading →

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