Things I Write While High on Bacon

Who Is Responsible For What?

In my previous life I was a production DBA which meant my primary responsibility was recovery. I also took my job role to be that of a general SQL Server expert. I stayed general because no one person can possible be an expert in every facet under the SQL Umbrella. A few years ago I [...]

Index Tuning Advisors

One of the benefits I have working for Confio is that I get some exposure to multiple database platforms (Oracle, DB2, SAP Sybase, and MS SQL). And along with those multiple platforms I also get to look at a handful of tools that are commonly used for each. I have a long way to go [...]

MacGyver Moments

Aaron Bertrand and Denny Cherry double-teamed me in another round of Web 2.0 Chainposting, and you know I never dare break the chain. I spent a few days thinking about what MacGyver moments I have had that I could share. And to be honest, very few came to mind. Apparently I am not very imaginative, [...]