Cloud Architecture
Some good info in the latest Architectural Journal about cloud computing. I especially like the concern about how your train system could be late because of a strike. Apparently, such events are common in parts of Europe.
Whoops! The SQL DBA Quiz
Looks like I got tagged by Brent Ozar today. Apparently I need to share some mistakes I have made in my career, and then tag someone else to do the same. Okay then, here goes. Mistake #1: Ignoring the pager. Back before I became SQLBatman, I was a new DBA. You could call me a junior … Read more
Free Coffee
I went into Starbucks yesterday to get my free tall coffee after voting. I walked up to the counter and said, “Can I get a free venti, because I voted twice?” The barista laughed, and handed me a grande instead. The lesson, as always, make the world laugh and people will hand you free coffee.
My Propaganda Has Arrived
Yep, my stickers and moo cards have arrived. I look forward to handing these out at PASS in two weeks. Drop me a tweet if you want to meet up to get one. Or, better yet, stop by … Read more
Carbon Offsets and Religion
Just read an article by Duncan Clark, writing for Ode magazine, who credits George Monbiot with the comparison of carbon offsets to the ancient Catholic Church’s practice of selling indulgences. Sure, the link is two years old, and perhaps everyone has already read these comments before today. Sorry if I am late to the game … Read more
Another OpsMgr Article
Can’t get enough of Operations Manager 2007? Neither can I. http://www.simple-talk.com/content/article.aspx?article=590
