Recently I was asked to contribute my thoughts on what things in database technology were a surprise in 2018 along with what trends and topics would...
Surprises in 2018 and Predictions for 2019
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Stan Geiger
How to Build Effective Data Visualizations
A tool like Aqua Data Studio provides a rich canvas for creating data visualizations. While these charts, graphs, etc. can be eye candy, without...
Databases Don’t Build Themselves
Last week I was fortunate to be asked to present during the IDERA Live Event. There were many great presentations and those who attended received a...
Why Database Backup Compression Is Better Than Deduplication
I often run into situations where DBAs are having discussions with their Storage Administrator around not compressing database backups so that they...
How to Become Smarter Than the Average Bear
People sometimes ask me why the avatar that I often use is Yogi Bear. Well, it’s because Yogi is famous for the phrase...
Part 1: Monitoring Analysis Services(SSAS) Performance
So you’re a DBA and your manager comes in and says that the BI team wants to install and configure an instance of Analysis Service. Oh and by the...