
About this episode
In this livestream, Frank and Andy discuss the timeless nature of backend enterprise tech, that, much like a Christmas special from decades ago, is still very much celebrated.
Moments
00:00 Exploring SSIS future in a festive episode.
08:28 Data engineering evolved from business intelligence systems.
10:57 Social networks project before Facebook's popularity.
19:19 SSIS training informed data engineering concepts teaching.
24:56 Bill Gates moved project to immature Microsoft tooling.
29:10 Data engineering possible in 2024 using T-SQL.
35:23 Huge cloud companies surpass previous brick-and-mortar giants.
40:10 Old technologies endure; misconceptions about their age.
46:03 Evaluate change benefits: technical ease, business growth.
52:30 Cloud departure interests rise, SSIS assistance sought.
55:47 Big government agency utilizing diverse cloud platforms.
01:00:59 Security is crucial; clients' preferences vary.
01:08:56 Certification issues hinder software updates and compliance.
01:10:02 People stick with older systems for reasons.
01:15:15 Proper GPU driver drastically improved loading time.
01:22:16 Repost increased engagement and communication with author.
01:25:45 Data scientists should learn SQL for simplicity.
01:31:06 Obsolete systems cause issues without quotes.
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