Thanks for sharing, Eric. I haven't heard of this CrytoLocker virus and I honestly thought it was something that was targeted. Now it sounds more like something that just gets...

WOW, Eric! That's pretty bad. Up to this point we've been talking about corporate systems. Now you're mentioning a personal computer. I've heard of people being stung by ransomware, but...

Very scary scenarios, Steve. It sounds more like a JJ Abrams movie plot, rather than potentially real. WOW, I hope it doesn't happen here.

This is ironic. Today we're upgrading that SQL 2005 instance I mentioned last week. In our case we're going to SQL 2012. (I don't know why they didn't go to...

Gary Varga (2/11/2016)

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I have found that it depends on whom the responsibility to fix it lies. Do they control a budget? Does it form part of what they have to...

We have a mixture of SQL 2005, 2008 R2 and 2012 databases. I don't know the total number, but I know all of them are several hundred. Fortunately most are...

I hope that you're right, Steve. I work in the pubic sector but don't see the innovation that you describe. Again, I could say more but shouldn't.

I agree with you Steve, that cross training is important. Its preached at here where I work. But at least at this point, I don't see it happening. Maybe it...

I've never heard of that one Steve, thanks.

I think this is a very good idea, Steve. When I was laid off of my previous job in 2014 I began an earnest job search. That lead to several...

I completely agree with you Steve, about sometimes management not wanting to improve things. However, it isn't always profit related. I've mentioned here in the last few months that I've...

David.Poole (12/31/2015)

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TomThomson (12/31/2015)

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I find I can work a long week without getting tired, but can't do it every week. The idea that one becomes tired and incompetent after one...

Aaron N. Cutshall (12/18/2015)

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I saw a quote from Richard Branson the other day on LinkedIn that summarizes my feelings: "Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If...

First the first time in several years I am now an hourly employee again. So there's no such thing as working overtime for no money or other compensation. In fact...

Sean Redmond (12/17/2015)

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It is the over-compartmentalisation that does it. I was a year into a job as a DBA and I had gotten a grip on what was to be...