Tag Archives: Cloud Computing

Encryption Not Restriction

Posted on January 22, 2013 by way0utwest

I believe in encryption. I have an encryption talk that delivers the very basics of what encryption options exist in SQL Server, and I would think that most data professionals that develop or manage databases should understand encryption and how to enable it. I … Continue reading →

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Cloud Concerns

Posted on December 13, 2012 by way0utwest

When I get feedback about cloud computing from DBAs, the main concern seems to be data security, or the perception of problems with security from a cloud provider. That’s natural as sending your data to the cloud doesn’t necessarily remove … Continue reading →

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Grow Your Skills

Posted on December 3, 2012 by way0utwest

The cloud is scary. Without a doubt the idea of outsourcing parts of your organization’s technology department should concern you if you manage systems. Anything outsourced, whether to another firm or automation, means there is less work for you to do. Even … Continue reading →

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The Future of DBAs

Posted on November 14, 2012 by way0utwest

At SQL Saturday #169 in Denver I sat in on a panel that talked about cloud computing. There was a consultant, a customer, and a Microsoft representative that give different perspectives on what their experiences were with Windows Azure. It … Continue reading →

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