Oracle and SQL Server Index Comparison
This post has a lot of the support code and data for my Oak Table Talk that I’ll be giving
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Iceland is Awesome….and Colder than Utah
I ended up speaking at two events this last week. Now if timezones and flights weren’t enough to confuse someone,
Read MoreSQL Server on Linux
I thought I’d do something on Oracle this week, but then Microsoft made an announcement that was like an early
Read MoreOptimizer Compatibility, Short Pants and Hot Sauce
OK, so I’m all over the map, (technology wise) right now. One day I’m working with data masking on Oracle,
Read MoreMy First Microsoft Pass Summit Conference
It’s Friday and the last day of my first Summit conference. I’ve wanted to attend this conference for quite a
Read MorePass Summit 2016 and Old School MSSQL DBA Skills
I’ll be attending my very first Pass Summit next week and I’m really psyched! Delphix is a major sponsor at
Read MoreThe Rosetta Stone of Database Platforms
This is a living document that I will continue to update and will add new database platforms to as I
Read MoreSlides from Oracle Open World and Other Schtuff!
A couple folks have emailed me, looking for my slides from Oracle Open World. Both presentations can be viewed here
Read MoreSQL Saturday #169 Tomorrow!
I’m seeing a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s not a train, so that has to be
Read MoreMiracle Oracle World 2012 Recap
I ended up so wrapped up in everything going on when I returned home that I never did get my
Read MoreAssumptions- The Other DBA Killer
~ The least questioned assumptions are often the most questionable ~ Paul Broca I’ve always found assumptions to be one
Read MoreOracle for the SQL Server DBA Presentation Slides
Chris Shaw from Colorado Springs SQL Server SQLPass group invited me to come speak at this wonderful group last week
Read MoreEnkitec and SQLPass, Colorado Springs Style
Two things to be happy about today! 1st- Enkitec did a lovely announcement on Enkitec regarding my coming on board.
Read MoreSQL Server and Distributed Transaction Tuning
Users complained that a monthly financial report would no longer run SQLServer Reporting Services, (SSRS.) Upon investigation, it was found
Read MoreThe Rants of a SQL Server DBA
Part of this is going to be the SQL Server DBA in me ranting, so be patient and know as
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