Tracy McKibben

My real name is Tracy McKibben. I’ve been working with database products for over 20 years, starting with FoxBase running on Xenix. Over the years, I’ve worked with all flavors of FoxPro, some Clipper and dBase, and starting somewhere around 1995, SQL Server. I’ve even dabbled with Oracle, though I’ve tried to block out all memories of that experience.

At present, I’m the Senior SQL Server DBA and the DBA Team Supervisor for Pearson VUE. All opinions expressed on this site are my own and do not reflect the opinions of Pearson VUE.

Interests: Tech, gadgets, model railroading, photography, and of course SQL Server!

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The 5 Best SQL Course for Beginners – Reviews and Guide

by Tracy McKibben

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In the technologically driven world of 2024, more individuals are finding themselves drawn towards the intricacies of database management. Central to this booming sector is SQL, a programming language exclusively...

2023-10-16 (first published: 2023-10-04)

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How to Fix Some Common MySQL Database Import Errors: A Comprehensive Guide

by Tracy McKibben

RealSQLGuy - Helping You To Become A SQL Hero

While working with WordPress and MySQL databases, users might occasionally encounter import errors during site migration. These errors may compromise the integrity of the database and disrupt the site’s...

2023-10-02

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Web Hosting SQL Database Management Made Easy With Linux

by Tracy McKibben

RealSQLGuy - Helping You To Become A SQL Hero

If you’ve never used Linux before, you might wonder how to manage a database on a server. Managing a database can be simple or complex, depending on the needs...

2022-09-16 (first published: 2022-09-01)

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How to Fix the Error “MySQL is running but PID file could not be found”

by Tracy McKibben

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One of our clients in Vietnam, his name is Son Vu, who is developing a website running on VPS (his homepage trainghiemmuasam.com) encountered an error that MySQL could not...

2022-08-12 (first published: 2022-08-01)

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Instructions for Handling Errors of MySQL and PHPMyAdmin

by Tracy McKibben

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One of my clients, Justin Williams, is a blogger. He owns a website named TheDehumidifierExperts which is all about dehumidifier reviews of all types, including both large dehumidifiers for...

2021-05-06

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Fix The “can’t start MySQL in XAMPP” Error in a Simple Way

by Tracy McKibben

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XAMPP is an essential support software for website administrators and programmers, but installing XAMPP is not easy. Most of the time during the installation process, users often encounter an error...

2021-05-01

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