What a DBA team actually deals with There are many issues a DBA team faces, from servers going down to login access not being requested on time. These are not glamorous problems, but they are the problems that stop everyone else doing their jobs. In a modern environment you would expect a lot of the […]
2026-04-13
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Acting with confidence is great, but how do you decide when there are potential impacts and concerns about your actions? Steve has a few thoughts today.
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Self-assessment and self-examination can be important in many fields, especially technology in the age of AI.
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LinkedIn is full of absolute trash these days. Just flat out b****** garbage. (Oh yeah, that – this post should probably come with a language disclaimer, because this stuff makes me mad.)
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Steve thinks communication is a core sill for technology people, especially in the age of AI.
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Steve thinks a few lessons on being a software engineer at Google are good items for anyone to think about.
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There have many many times when a company or individual has thought that DBAs aren't needed. Steve doesn't think that has ever been true, nor will it be anytime soon.
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An experienced exam writer explains common misconceptions about Microsoft certification exams, question design, preparation, and real-world expectations.
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Many of us aspire to be senior level professionals at some point in our careers, but what separates us from others? Steve has a few thoughts today.
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