Forms of Database Torture (Illustrated)
Category:
database-administration
Many forms of disasters can happen to a database. Here are three I’ve seen lately.
Are You Following Your Dream?
Category:
database-administration
I got my first “real” job working with databases in New York City in the early 2000’s. The woman who hired me was incredibly smart, and a pleasure to work for. She understood how mainframes processed data, the need and challenge to create web interfaces and relational databases that would work well with mainframes, and she could solve problems like crazy.
Speaking at 24 Hours of PASS: The SQL Server First Responder Kit
Category:
database-administration
On Wednesday, March 21st I am presenting a free online webcast as part of 24 Hours of PASS. My session will be held at 7 AM Pacific / 10 AM Eastern. Register here!
Why Do We Always Draw Tower Servers?
Category:
database-administration
Whenever I see system drawings, a server is always represented by a standing rectangle– it’s taller than it is wide. It seems to represent the kind of tower server that’s left sitting under someone’s desk.
Complaining Doesn't Help, Even When Your Office Smells Like Pee
Category:
database-administration
I’ve had a problem for a little while: my office smells like pee, and it gives me a headache sometimes.
Correction: my office smelled like pee. Past tense. The problem has been resolved.
SQL PASS 2011: Notes From a Presenter
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database-administration
SQL PASS Summit 2011 was a lot of fun. I reconnected with lots of people and met many more. I attended as many sessions as possible and learned new things. And I presented my first full length session at the SQL PASS conference.
SQLPASS Summit 2011: Meet New People
Category:
database-administration
I’m really excited: I’m on the Orientation Committee for the SQL PASS Summit 2011. This means I have a group of eight people who I can help make the most of the SQL PASS Summit this year.