Log 01: The Legacy Break | Switching to Docker for Data Science

In 2024, my setup was comfortable. I had SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) running on my laptop, primarily through Microsoft 365 Business Central. It was a stable, professional environment. It never caused me an issue, and for a long time, that was enough. But as I move deeper into Data Science and Analysis , that comfort started to feel like a liability. I’ll be honest: I was terrified. There’s a specific kind of anxiety that comes with trying to repurpose a "business tool" for a new, technical journey. Will I actually utilize this properly? Is this tool too rigid for data science? Will it even work once I step away from the Business Central ecosystem? The "Of Course It Failed" Phase My fears weren't unfounded. It didn't work. I can’t tell you the exact technical reason why the native installation hit a wall, and honestly, in the heat of the moment, I didn't care. I was just stuck at a crossroads: spend days debugging a legacy configuration or find a modern way forward. I chose the