Last Week's DB Security Workshop @ Oracle Montreal

DB Security Workshop @ Oracle Montreal
I have
dedicated several posts on the importance of being a Data Steward, and the
consequences of not...

PASS Data Arch. Virtual Chapter: On beyond Zebra AdventureWorks OR where did I go wrong?

Subject:  On beyond Zebra AdventureWorks or where did I go wrong?

Level: 200 (Intermediate)
Start Time: Thursday, November 17, 2011 8:00...

PASS Data Arch. Virtual Chapter: On beyond Zebra AdventureWorks OR where did I go wrong?

PASS Data Arch. Virtual Chapter: On beyond Zebra AdventureWorks OR where did I go wrong?
Subject:On beyond Zebra AdventureWorks or where...

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