Tag Archives: Microsoft

SQL Server Should Work for Us

Posted on June 19, 2013 by way0utwest

I ran across a post the other day from someone that was trying to find out why their maintenance plan failed. This person had received a failure notice from SQL Agent, which is good. We should all be aware of … Continue reading →

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Helping MS Help Us

Posted on May 29, 2013 by way0utwest

I think SQL Server is a fantastic product. I’ve been using the platform over 20 years, across 8+ versions and 2 operating systems. It’s provided me with a great career, and one I’ve enjoyed. However the software isn’t perfect, with … Continue reading →

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Morphing Microsoft

Posted on May 20, 2013 by way0utwest

  Microsoft is trying to change from a software vendor to a devices and services company? They are trying, according to this piece from Mary Jo Foley. With a Developer and Platform Evangelism group that is trying to bridge the gap between … Continue reading →

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The Platform Problem

Posted on May 14, 2013 by way0utwest

I really like the idea of Azure providing a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) for applications to be built on. As I’ve evolved in my career, I’ve learned I prefer not to manage individual machines or deal with the complexities of configuring anything … Continue reading →

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