The Shocking Truth About Microsoft Connect
Don’t give up on Microsoft Connect. The process is not perfect but it can (and often does) work.
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Do You Have Corrupt Databases?
You never see the termites, you only see the damage they have done. And by then it is often too late. Same with corruption inside of your database. Often time most folks have no idea there is any issue until it is too late. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a quick and easy … Read more
SQL Excursions: Napa
Do you enjoy working with SQL Server? Do you enjoy relaxing in wine country? Would you like to work with SQL server AND relax in wine country at the same time? I know I would. And so would Denny Cherry. In fact, Denny liked the idea so much he decided to create SQL Excursions, a … Read more
The Oddest Job Interview Questions for 2011
Since I wrote just last week about interview questions for a DBA, I came across this article and wanted to share it here also. I don’t believe that an interview should be a trivia contest. These questions aren’t about knowing a trivial piece of information. They are (probably) designed to illicit a response that helps … Read more
The 5 DBA Interview Questions You Have to Ask
Because the answers might surprise you. An interview should be a conversation, not a trivia contest. I’m not looking to stump someone during an interview. I don’t need for my DBA to know obscure facts such as database mirroring is only supported starting with SQL 2005 SP1. Memorizing such facts does not mean that you … Read more
Review of DBA Survivor by Mike Fal
Saw this review today and wanted to share it with everyone here: http://www.mikefal.net/2012/01/03/dba-survivor-learning-how-to-rock-out-with-databases/ I’m touched that Mike would take the time to write such a wonderful (and unsolicited) review of “that little book” I wrote almost two years ago now. I’d like for you to read his entire review, but I am going to share … Read more
