Tag Archives: Cloud Computing

The Cost of the Cloud

Posted on February 15, 2023 by way0utwest

Basecamp (formerly 37 Signals) is quitting the cloud. One of the founders gives some reasons, and he had some detail in a tweet on what they’ve spent in the cloud the last few years. Over USD$3mm on various services, though … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Learned About the Cloud

Posted on October 10, 2022 by way0utwest

I do a little cloud work, but mostly I end up working with customers that are trying to build and migrate their systems to the cloud. The transition to cloud-first took place quicker than I expected, though certainly the pandemic … Continue reading →

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Cloud Databases

Posted on September 30, 2022 by way0utwest

Most of us are used to a database that lives on a server somewhere. It might be in our data center or a VM that exists somewhere, but it’s really an on-premises type of infrastructure. Even if the VM is … Continue reading →

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New Cloud Licensing Limits

Posted on September 3, 2022 by way0utwest

Licensing is always a complex discussion with SQL Server. Depending on the way you run it, the edition, the version, whether you’ve purchased Software Assurance, and more, you might struggle to ensure you are in compliance with Microsoft’s terms. This … Continue reading →

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