Tag Archives: sql server

Exploring a Database in Azure

Posted on May 30, 2013 by way0utwest

After creating my Azure account, I wasn’t sure where to go next. Fortunately I had an immediate project that occupied my attention: a public Adventureworks database. As we noted, Red Gate and SQLServerCentral agreed to host the database and cover … 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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Starting with Azure

Posted on May 23, 2013 by way0utwest

I’ve been meaning to do this, and I finally had the chance recently to start working with Azure. Red Gate is investing in cloud tools, and more development tools, so it’s something I need to work on. I went to … Continue reading →

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The Challenger

Posted on May 15, 2013 by way0utwest

There’s a lot of competition among database platform vendors. Once a platform is chosen, companies rarely change, and with good reason. The cost of the people building your application accounts for most of the resources you expend on a database … Continue reading →

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