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Part-Time DBAs

Posted on April 9, 2025 by way0utwest

Some of you reading this are database administrators (DBAs) who manage systems as their full-time job. Others of you might be developers, analytics people, or someone else who has another job, but you get stuck with managing the database somehow. … Continue reading →

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Signing off for 2024

Posted on December 20, 2024 by way0utwest

Today is really the last day of work for me in 2024. I’ve got some vacation saved up, so I’m heading off next week to enjoy the holidays and catch up on a few chores. Even volleyball will be somewhat … Continue reading →

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What Do You Drop?

Posted on August 16, 2024 by way0utwest

Many years ago I was training for a triathlon. I had competed in the Sandman Triathlon the previous year in Virginia Beach and wanted to do it again. I had a young child, work was busy, and I was struggling … Continue reading →

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A Quick Turnaround

Posted on July 29, 2024 by way0utwest

I visited a customer last week and attended SQL Saturday Baton Rouge 2024. Both were fun events, and an enjoyable week, though I was away from my wife for 4.5 days, which she didn’t love. Today, I had a quick … Continue reading →

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