42 Things You Should Never, Ever Say To a DBA

As a parent of two soon-to-be-asking-for-the-car-keys tweens, I came across this post the other day and found it struck a chord with me. I’ve gotten the eye-rolls from my daughter for everything on that list by now. My son is younger but I am certain he will also hit a point where everything on that list will earn his … Read more

On Friction

Friction. It’s all around us. You might say friction is what makes the world go ’round. A constant battle between irresistible forces meeting immovable objects. In the end, something gives. Here in New England we see examples of friction each winter in the form of ice dams on the edge of our roofs. If the … Read more

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 … Read more