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The Dark Side

Posted on February 25, 2013 by way0utwest

Recently I was invited to speak at the Rocky Mountain Oracle Training Days. It was part of some cross platform talks that have happened in Denver, with some Oracle professionals coming to our last SQL Saturday in Denver. I was … Continue reading →

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Database Maintenance Essentials – Oracle Training Days

Posted on February 11, 2013 by way0utwest

Presented at Oracle Training Days, 2013 Abstract: SQL Server requires a minimal level of maintenance to ensure that the platform functions at an optimum level without any unnecessary outages or problems. This talk will look at the basics of the … Continue reading →

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The Cloud in Large IT Shops

Posted on February 5, 2013 by way0utwest

I’ve seen many presentations and talks from companies that are using cloud services to replace traditional IT infrastructures and lower their costs. Often these presentations are from smaller companies that don’t want to hire an IT administrator, or buy server … Continue reading →

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Baselines

Posted on February 1, 2013 by way0utwest

You come into work one day and as you sit down, your phone rings. It’s one of the business groups complaining that the database is running slow. You check the server and find CPU at 80%, 800 pages/sec, disk IOps … Continue reading →

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