The Never-Ending To-Do List of the DBA
If you are currently a DBA, I bet you can relate to the title of this article. Doesn’t it seem…
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DB2 and Nulls are Much Ado About Nothing
A null represents missing or unknown information at the column level. A null is not the same as 0 (zero)…
The Changing Database Landscape
When you’ve been involved in data management for as long as I have, things are definitely bound to change. And…
Introduction to Blockchain for DBAs
Blockchain is a distributed, shared, permissioned ledger for recording transactions with consensus, provenance, immutability, and finality. It is the technology…
DB Pros Need to Know Cloud Migration
In 1961, Professor John McCarthy was the first to publicly suggest in a speech at the centennial celebration of the…
Does Database or Version Matter?
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Never discuss politics or religion in polite company.” That’s good advice. This blog is…
The RDBMS is Dead
If you suspected the title of this blog is click-bait, then you would be correct. But bear with me anyway…
How to Evaluate a DBA Job Offer
As a DBA, it is almost inevitable that you will change jobs several times during your career. When making a…
Don’t Neglect Database Performance
One of the most time-consuming aspects of being a DBA is assuring the performance of database systems and applications. A…
Autonomics to Modernize DB Administration
There is a clear trend to automate and enable computerized tasks to streamline and optimize administrative and maintenance tasks. Many…