Linux Scripting, Part III
In the previous blog posts, we learned how to set up the first part of a standard shell script- how
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Making Technology Bulletproof
Remove Files with Force and Other Bad Ideas
Almost every Linux or Unix person has seen the help forum post from a novice looking for an answer to
Read MorePASS Summit 2019 Learning Pathways
Hello from Atlanta, where I’m preparing for tomorrow’s SQL Saturday and arrived for the great news announcing this year’s PASS
Read MoreLinux Scripting, Part II
In Part I, we started with some scripting basics, as in, how to write a script. This included the concepts
Read MoreWriting Linux Scripts- Part I
Many see scripting as a science, but if you want to write not just functional scripts, but efficient and easy
Read MoreDynamic Values in Linux Scripting
I do a LOT of scripting. Given the choice to click in a GUI vs. typing at the command line,
Read MoreNot Just the How of AD with Linux VM/SQL 2019, but the WHY
Azure Directory is available with Linux SQL Server 2019 in Preview and as I was setting it up in my
Read MoreThe Late Spring Speaking Gauntlet
There are busy times for everyone and if you speak at conferences, the busy times are March,May and November. I
Read MoreMicrosoft Webinar on the Future of the DBA- Certifications
Thanks to those that attended of the over 1600 registrations for the Microsoft webinar yesterday on the future of the
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SSIS vs. Oracle GG
This is the third in a series of product identifications between Oracle and Microsoft to assist those attempting to understand
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Oracle RAC vs. SQL Server AG
As I have seen the benefit for having a post on Oracle database vs. SQL Server architecture, let’s move onto
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Oracle vs. SQL Server Architecture
There are a lot of DBAs that are expected to manage both Oracle and MSSQL environments. This is only going
Read MoreMigrating DB2 Databases to Azure
Yep, still doing a lot of database migrations. Just too many people wanting to migrate their other database platforms over
Read MoreUsing SSMS with Power BI
I’m curious by nature and many have shown interest when I connect Power BI to the SQL Profiler to collect
Read MorePricks Upon the Soul of Women’s Ambition
There were two trends in topics that repeatedly came up at RMOUG around women in attendance that I felt deserved
Read MoreNo Pause on the Azure Data Factory
Using only what you need in Azure is a crucial part of optimizing your environment in the cloud. You find
Read MoreUpcoming Events- #SQLSatCle and @RMOUG_ORG #TD19
As I live in an RV and travel as part of my work and to attend events, travel has started
Read MoreAzure Automation of A-to-Z, Part I
DevOps deployments and automation have numerous tools at their disposal, but most often, scripting is required. Although I’m a Microsoft
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