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Time for a new look

via GIPHY Just a quick note that the site has a new look. Hopefully the new look will be faster on your laptop, tablet or cell phone. Blog posts will…

This DBA dilemma is not a joke

The text from the Chicago Tribune newspaper on October 24, 2021 of the Dilbert cartoon by Scott Adams. Boss – We must base our decision on data! Dilbert – How…

Get back to fundamentals DBAs

Article review: Fundamentals of SQL Server Statistics by Esat Erkec. Erkec is a SQL Server professional who began his career 8+ years ago as a Software Developer and he is…

DBAs, Do you work with jerks?

Book review of “Wait, I’m Working with Who?!?: The Essential Guide to Dealing with Difficult Coworkers, Annoying Managers, and Other Toxic Personalities” by Peter Economy. Economy is the bestselling author…

DBAs, just do 3 things to be successful!

Book review of “3 Things Successful People Do: The Road Map That Will Change Your Life” by John C. Maxwell. Maxwell is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, coach, and…