Rodney Landrum has lived through several simulated emergencies and one real one, in the form of Hurricane Ivan. The tests do not adequately prepare you for the real thing. Real emergencies bring tension, exhaustion and hunger pangs. Simulations bring lethargy, pre-determined end times, and warm pizza.
2009-09-07
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It's a holiday in the US and Steve Jones takes a day off with a blooper reel for the editorial.
2009-09-07
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When you deal with encryption in your database, Steve Jones thinks you add a layer of complexity to your backup and recovery process. Do you agree? Answer today's poll.
2009-09-04
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The next update for SQL Server has had a major release with the CTP of SQL Server 2008 R2. Brad McGehee is wondering if you've seen some of the enhancements that have been added to this new version.
2009-09-02
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We sometimes find ourselves in situations that we didn't count on. Or that aren't necessarily a mistake we made in the installation. Steve Jones reminds us that we should keep that in mind when someone is asking for our help.
2009-09-01
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Perhaps we need to protect more data, according to Steve Jones. With the ability to identify most people with 10 digits of information, Steve Jones asks you to really think about what you need to store.
2009-08-31
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This Friday's poll looks at security and password changes. What interval do you think is appropriate and why? Steve Jones asks and gives you a few thoughts on his own experiences.
2009-08-28
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Someone asked Steve Jones about finding a mentor to become a better DBA. He shares some thoughts and advice about how to do this.
2009-08-27
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Posting online is a way of building your own brand, but you need to be careful of overselling yourself. Steve Jones talks about being careful in the impressions you create from your online presence.
2009-08-25
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The battle to secure personal and business data is a tough one, and the consequences of mishandling sensitive data can be severe. In this guest editorial, John Magnabosco argues that it's high time people overcame their fear of encryption.
2009-08-24
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