The Million Message System
Sun Microsystems built a database application that processes a million messages a second. Steve Jones talks about the achievement.
2008-08-26
62 reads
Steve Jones
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The Million Message System
Sun Microsystems built a database application that processes a million messages a second. Steve Jones talks about the achievement.
2008-08-26
64 reads
Believe in Your Data - Database Weekly (Aug 25, 2008)
As DBAs we must secure and protect data, but what can we do when there are fundamental issues with the way the systems are designed. Steve Jones comments on problems with voting machines.
2008-08-25
64 reads
If You Ain't Cheatin'
Gaining recognition or an award without earning it is something Steve Jones thinks is a problem in society in general, and it's filtered into the IT industry.
2008-08-25
226 reads
Kindle - On Hold
Just as I was debating whether to take advantage of Amazon's $100 savings offer on the Kindle (with a new...
2008-08-25
1,942 reads
Working Under Pressure
A time of crisis means a lot of things to people in technology, but Steve Jones talks about something that's often forgotten.
2008-08-25
72 reads
Working Under Pressure
A time of crisis means a lot of things to people in technology, but Steve Jones talks about something that's often forgotten.
2008-08-25
58 reads
Working Under Pressure
A time of crisis means a lot of things to people in technology, but Steve Jones talks about something that's often forgotten.
2008-08-25
61 reads
Believe in Your Data - Database Weekly (Aug 25, 2008)
As DBAs we must secure and protect data, but what can we do when there are fundamental issues with the way the systems are designed. Steve Jones comments on problems with voting machines.
2008-08-23
62 reads
If You Ain't Cheatin'
Gaining recognition or an award without earning it is something Steve Jones thinks is a problem in society in general, and it's filtered into the IT industry.
2008-08-23
61 reads
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