I totally agree that companies should have processes in place that keep them audit-worthy (not to mention more secure in general) at all times. My group is partly there...

sibir1us (1/8/2013)

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But we all give our consent when we give out our data, right? Whether I point out on Twitter that I like white chocolate or that I bought a...

I'm hoping that my organization will get beyond just talking about it and do something about it. We go through several hours of meetings each year to discuss the...

This is a great viewpoint. Although none of us wants to be replaced unless it's by our own choice, we also typically have enough ego that we want to...

brian.francis (11/29/2012)

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I agree that the managers don't need the technical details, but a discussion of what options are available and what is most appropriate for the situation is critical. ...

Absolutely agree with you, Steve.

Starting out as a new DBA, when my mentor happened to be on vacation, I ran across a database that had been hacked, and...

I currently work as a DBA, system administrator (mostly for SQL Servers, but a few web servers) and a web application developer. I feel that working across all of...

I'm sorry to say that you've nailed my management's style to a "T". There are no failures allowed, only changes of direction and/or scope.

Needless to say, the higher profile...

deanroush (1/20/2012)

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I would view the term 'survival job' as a badge of honor were I to find myself in one. I am five years from retirement, but still have...

TravisDBA (1/4/2012)

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Steve Jones - SSC Editor (1/4/2012)

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People will say what they want, but if you make a positive impression, and deliver good work, I've found in most of my career...

Personally, I don't plan to pursue being management any time soon, but Andy's comments brought about another idea for me: WE are the management of the future - at...

Like Steve, I keep my answers more generic, such as "computer programmer" or "database administrator" when talking to others.

I would have no clue what to put on a resume at...

I often look back at code that I've written (sometimes very recently) and cringe, because I know it could be better. However, as I'm sure all of us do,...

Eric M Russell (11/9/2011)

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IceDread (11/8/2011)

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The only advantage ms sql server has over oracle is it's price. Some would perhaps make an argument for the user interface as well. If ms...

Great editorial, Steve. It seems that just reading your comments has already had a positive impact on our day - thanks for that extra nudge in the right direction!!