Are tape systems obsolete? A recent incident has Steve Jones thinking perhaps not.  Read more...

Backup verification is a vital part of a well-designed database maintenance plan and yet some DBAs neglect to do it. Brad McGehee ownders why.  Read more...

One thing most DBAs try to avoid whenever possible is unexpected downtime. It still happens, and we have to deal with it. This Friday Steve Jones asks in the poll how much it happens to you.  Read more...

Steve Jones talks about the potential risk issues of multiple backups in one file.  Read more...

While most DBAs might never encounter the legal aspects of their professional, Phil Factor brings to light a few things that you might want to be aware of in these litigious times.  Read more...