metawizard2 (6/25/2008)

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An opportunity in your solution is that it would be possible to add links to the data, allowing users to follow the links to see the detail. This...

Chris (6/23/2008)

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point taken, Chris, but 1) if that's really how your management thinks, do you really want to work for them? 2) who's really losing out when your nights and...

Chris (6/23/2008)

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If I sound bitter, it's because I am. I take my time, am detail-oriented and bend over backwards to get things right the first time. The result...

My last job, my last name was shared by our IT help guy. I...

Nothing is new under the sun, Jeff. Experts are expert by being able to concisely compile information and explain something, not necessarily make it up.

I'd buy the book.

Or...

Shiraz (6/23/2008)

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I think what Brad is saying is ok for small companies where there is one or two DBA's, but most times its not a good idea with large companies...

Tip 1 - Once again, I feel obligated to post this:

http://www.fourhourworkweek.com

one of the best tips I ever took from this book was putting a voicemail and email message...

jay holovacs (6/18/2008)

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I don't have the full details, it was with our AS400 people (not my area, and I don't know for a fact the the SOX guy was right)...

I think if you're taking a test, the interviewer is really trying to find out either basic competence (which one would assume will be simple enough you will pass if...

Like what, may I be so bold as to ask? Is it cross training on processes that are...

As previous posters have mentioned about being 'unpromotable', if you are indispensible, you are tying yourself to your current position. If you can train others on how to perform...

David Webb (6/17/2008)

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Can you just use Access to link to the SQL Server tables you need and run the compare in Access? It would probably be a pretty slow...

My manager has been fighting with our corporate folks to try and get us a dedicated environment where we can build our own tables and test suites, this may help...

🙂 Thanks Matt

I agree, it's not a step backwards, it's sliding backwards down a greased slope with spikes at the bottom. Just call me Indy.

Thanks for the recommendation - since I can...