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Is Your DBA Lying To You?

Is Your DBA Lying To You?

“Signs point to yes.” – Magic 8-Ball prophecy
You have probably heard this line at one point, the one that says “the best DBAs are the ones you never see or hear?” I used to think that was a result of some sketchy personal hygiene choices and later on understood it to mean that if everything [...]

DBAs and Data Architects: Equally Despised?

All these years I thought DBAs were the least liked group inside of IT. So imagine my surprise to find out today that data architects are seen as roadblocks to productivity as well.
I simply had no idea. I am shocked to hear this.
On the other hand, the article reinforces a theory I have had for years: developers [...]

Kansas City, Pork, and Performance Tuning

What do all three of those things have in common? Here’s a hint: it’s me!
That’s right, this weekend I will be at SQL Saturday #53 in Kansas City. I am especially looking forward to the BBQ crawl on Friday afternoon followed by the Royals game that night. I’ll pick up a KC cap while at [...]