Detecting the Variable Type

Encrypting the Database Encryption Key

More ANSI_PADDING Tables

Outsourcing Operations

When I first started working in technology in the 90s, it was a time of outsourcing lots of work overseas. Many large companies followed the wave of manufacturing in the 70s and 80s by many companies, including lots of semi-conductor manufacturers. I watched as a number of jobs moved overseas, though fortunately not mine. In […]

The Complexity of Metrics

We need to monitor our servers, but individual metrics have more complexity than just setting simple limits for their readings.

The NULL Connection Setting

The Rise of Vector Databases

Steve has a few thoughts on a new type of database: a vector database.

Daily Coping 3 Feb 2023

Today’s coping tip is to ask other people about things they’ve enjoyed recently I asked the question on Twitter and on Facebook, looking for interesting responses from friends. The...

Starting the Flyway PoC–Environment

I’ve had a goal to redo my demo environments and get them set up to work for a variety of customers in different places. I decided to do this...

The Senior Advantage

Being more senior in a role can be an advantage if you work at using your extra knowledge.