The Weekly News for Oct 6, 2008 (Database Weekly)
Steve Jones looks back at some of the news from the week ending Oct 6, 2008.
2008-10-06
25 reads
Editorials
Speed or Value?
Everyone wants extreme performance from their systems, but is that always the way to look at things? This Friday Steve Jones asks about how you consider performance in your purchasing decisions.
2008-10-03
72 reads
Jumping the Gun
How quickly should security issues be reported? Steve Jones isn't sure, but he talks a bit about what we might want to do.
2008-10-02
58 reads
Managerial Relations
Steve Jones talks a bit more about the employee manager relationship in this turbulent times.
2008-10-01
107 reads
The Relational Manager
Managing DBAs can be a challenge for both sides. Steve Jones talks a bit about some of his relationships with managers and the trouble that sometimes occurs.
2008-09-30
247 reads
The New Leader - Database Weekly (Sept 29, 2008)
A new SQL Server system has claimed the top spots in the TPC-E benchmark, but Steve Jones doesn't think it's that impressive.
2008-09-29
48 reads
The September 2008 Car Update
This month's car update focuses mainly on the Prius and changes that might coming in the car industry.
2008-09-29
172 reads
Prometheus
The myth of Prometheus has some relevance to technology workers. How? Read what Steve Jones thinks.
2008-09-25
140 reads
DLP Technology
Steve Jones isn't talking about his new television, but rather a new technology dealing with data and databases.
2008-09-24
139 reads
Face to Face
The cost of fuel is rising, telecommuting is becoming more widespread, and the advance of digital technologies has us often working virtually, even in the same office. Steve Jones thinks we shouldn't forget the value of a little face time and and then.
2008-09-22
71 reads
Blogs
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