Tag Archives: Cloud Computing

The Subtle Push to the Cloud

Posted on April 29, 2014 by way0utwest

With SQL Server 2014 released, there’s the temptation to upgrade for many DBAs. However the licensing costs and debatable improvements in the product will temper the DBA’s enthusiasm with the reality of the ROI seen by management. While reading about … Continue reading →

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The Data Platform Vision

Posted on February 11, 2014 by way0utwest

Recently the Microsoft Data Platform blog published a piece on what drives Microsoft’s vision. It’s an interesting look at the ways in which data is being used in some businesses as well as the variety of types of situations that must … Continue reading →

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The Cloud

Posted on February 6, 2014 by way0utwest

I like the cloud. It’s very handy for a lot of the things I do. I like having backups restored for my iPhone upgrade. I appreciate having my documents synced through Evernote, Dropbox, and OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) automatically moving to … Continue reading →

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T-SQL Tuesday #48–Cloud Atlas

Posted on November 12, 2013 by way0utwest

I never saw the movie, though it’s on my list to watch sometime. I love the Wachowski’s as directors. This month Jorge Segarra is hosting. He is better known as the SQLChicken, and his theme this month is Cloud Atlas. … Continue reading →

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