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DBA Rules of Thumb - Part 4 (Don't Panic)
A calm disposition and the ability to remain cool under strenuous conditions are essential components of the makeup of a good DBA.
Thursday, June 30, 2005
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Knowledge transfer is an important part of being a good DBA - both transfering your knowledge to others and participating in having others' knowledge transferred to you.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
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Automation is key to successful, smooth-running databases and applications... but don't get too carried away by the concept.
Saturday, June 25, 2005
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Database administration is a very technical discipline, but it is also a discipline in which the practitioner is very visible politically within the organization. DBAs should be armed with a proper attitude and sufficient technical knowledge before attempting to practice database administration. This blog entry, and the next few, will discuss some basic rules of thumb for DBAs to follow to make their job easier to deal with.
Thursday, June 16, 2005
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My take on what Google is up to now.
Monday, June 13, 2005
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If you are currently a DBA, the title of this entry probably made you scoff. But not everyone knows what a DBA is, does, or why they are needed. Wouldn't it be in your best interest as a DBA if your job were better understood and appreciated?
Sunday, June 12, 2005
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On June 2, 2005, Sun Microsystems announced its intent to acquire StorageTek in a deal worth more than $4 billion.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
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A recent study shows that people do not take proper care of their personal data.
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
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Embedded databases are useful for managing the data needs of systems requiring "set it and forget it" operation. In this entry we review the capabilities of Empress, a leading embedded DBMS.
Friday, May 20, 2005
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In today's blog entry we look for inspiration in some non-standard places as we progress happily through our day-to-day IT jobs.
Monday, May 16, 2005
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