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The DBA is Dead; Long Live the DBA

Posted on February 9, 2026 by way0utwest

I remember getting a job at a startup in the Denver Tech Center. This was shortly after SQL Server 7 was released, with a marketing campaign that the platform was auto-tuning and wouldn’t require a DBA. My colleague asked me … Continue reading →

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25 Years of SQL Server Central

Posted on February 2, 2026 by way0utwest

The oldest article we have on the site is Tame Those Strings! Part 4 – Numeric Conversions, by me. It’s dated 2001-04-18, though I think that’s a date we picked when we converted all the content from one database to … Continue reading →

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Deep Learning and Craftsmanship Matter

Posted on January 26, 2026 by way0utwest

There’s concern about the future of AI and how it may affect jobs and employment for the masses. I see plenty of people on both sides of the issue. Some are sure AI technologies won’t replace people; some are concerned … Continue reading →

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Learning From Breakage

Posted on January 21, 2026 by way0utwest

I’ve had the fortunate, or maybe unfortunate, experience of being thrown into a few jobs with no training. At a couple of my bartending jobs, I had to start working without any training, calling over someone to help run the … Continue reading →

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