The Seven Deadly Habits of a DBA… And How to Cure Them
Calling widespread bad habits in database administration "deadly" may seem extreme. However, when you consider the critical nature of most…
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Keep Your SQL Servers Synchronized with SQL Compare and SQL Data Compare
Managing multiple versions of the same database across different environments (i.e. Development, Test, Production, and Disaster Recovery site) is perhaps…
The Self-Taught DBA
You can't go to college to become a DBA. Sure, you can take some basic classes on database theory and…
SQL Server Upgrade Recommendations and Best Practices
As the DBA in your organization, you are central to the success of the SQL Server environment. In the case…
DBAs, TMs & .Coms
"... I'd like to register my business name with the proper town authorities as a sole proprietorship. To protect myself…
Creating A Professional Image For Your Home-Based Business
Like it or not, there is still a segment of the population who will erroneously conclude that you and your…
Auditing Your SQL Server Environment Part I
Over the last few years I have been a roving SQL Server DBA contractor and tended to work contacts in…
