2019-01-07
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Ben Kubicek
- Interests: Jesus, playing guitar singing, most sports, running, biking, triathlons
2018-11-15
698 reads
Using your critical eye to see something positive
As DBA's we are often looking for issues and hole is things, but it is also important to see positives and seek a better solution.
2018-10-18
69 reads
Using Redgate API to compare data in the same table
I needed to speed up some regression testing. Redgate Sql Data compare API helped me do it.
2018-10-16
1,358 reads
The Importance of Consistent Server Setup
In larger shops with multiple database servers, it is very important to have consistency.
2018-10-12
160 reads
What is the best way to on-board (train) a new junior employee?
It is important to train new people, so what is the best way to go about doing it?
2018-09-06
362 reads
Why not take a risk and try something new?
When we risk failure, we also have the opportunity for success, so try something new today.
2018-08-30
82 reads
When someone asks you what you do for work, how do you answer?
In many ways job titles matter, just not when telling a stranger what you do for work.
2018-07-30
434 reads
How much database normalization is enough?
Normalization is important for relational databases, but sometimes too much of a good thing can be bad.
2018-07-23
2,447 reads
2018-05-17
108 reads
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Creating JSON I
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