The Superman Conundrum
I used to collect comic books when I was a kid, so superheroes are close and dear to my heart,
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Making Technology Bulletproof
DBA Life
The Seasons of a DBA
As busy as I am these days, I am seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, (no, it’s not
Read MoreBuilding Right or Build Twice- That is the Question…
This question seems to pop into my mind consistently over the years as a DBA. I’m a “build it right or don’t
Read MoreRMOUG 2011 Abstract Started
I’ve started working on my abstract to submit for RMOUG 2011. I want to present on some of the CBO challenges I’ve
Read MoreDBA Crushes
A little off technical topic and (hopefully) in good humor, I want to talk about DBA crushes. Most techies have
Read MoreLink to RMOUG Presentation/Papers
Oblivious as I am at times, just realized how difficult it might be for anyone looking for my RMOUG presentation
Read MoreRMOUG 2010
I attended, (and presented) at RMOUG this year and although it wasn’t as much of a “class reunion” as I
Read MoreTo Patch or Not to Patch, that is the Question…
I’ve found myself “whining” in the middle of an Oracle Freelist email conversations in regards to patching- or the actual need
Read MoreThe Blogger Newbie Quest
I’ve decided it’s probably a good thing that blogspot doesn’t show the *exact* time I publish my posts… 🙂 I
Read MoreThe Makings of a Great DBA Team
As I’ve spent two “tours of duty” as a Lead DBA in my career, I often keep in mind what
Read MorePresenting at RMOUG 2010!!
So I’ve been accepted to present at the 2010 RMOUG Conference and I am understandably nervous. This is my first
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