Monthly Archives: July 2010

What Does a DBA Do?

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

There are many tasks that database administration (DBA) must perform to keep databases — and the applications that rely upon them — available and efficient. Continue reading →

Posted in change management, DBA, SQL, standards | 10 Comments

A Few More Books I’ve Been Reading

Posted on July 14, 2010 by

A look at several new and interesting books on database and data-related topics. Continue reading →

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Book Review: SQL Antipatterns (2010, Pragmatic Bookshelf)

Posted on July 13, 2010 by

SQL Antipatterns helps you to avoid the pitfalls of database programming. Continue reading →

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Book Review: My New iPad (2010, No Starch Press)

Posted on July 12, 2010 by

This book can help you to uncover the tricks your iPad can do… but it is more for newbies than for the initiated. Continue reading →

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My New Business Tool

Posted on July 9, 2010 by

My new iPad is a useful business tool… and more. Continue reading →

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