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Who is Using Standard Edition?

Posted on August 15, 2025 by way0utwest

For many years, most of the SQL Server installations I managed or deployed to were Standard Edition. Even in large companies that had agreements with Microsoft, since each instance had a cost (even at a discount), we were careful about … Continue reading →

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Upgrading SQL Server in a Container

Posted on June 25, 2025 by way0utwest

I decided to update software on my laptop recently during a trip. I’m loathe to do this on most trips, as I don’t want any instability before a presentation. Usually once I hit the airport, I don’t change anything. This … Continue reading →

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SQL Server 2025 Excitement

Posted on June 18, 2025 by way0utwest

Are you looking forward to SQL Server 2025? Or perhaps you think this is just another release, or perhaps you are not looking for new features or capabilities in your environment. Maybe you don’t care about new things, but are … Continue reading →

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SQL Server Engineering in Austin

Posted on May 12, 2025 by way0utwest

I was lucky enough to attend SQL Saturday Austin 2025 a little over a week ago in conjunction with some work at the Redgate office. The opening keynote at the event was given by Conor Cunningham, who is an architect … Continue reading →

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