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Lost Data - Thomas LaRock
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DBAs get paid for performance but we keep our jobs with recovery. Being able to recover data is the most important job function you have as a DBA. If you can’t recover your data because database backups are missing, or corrupt, then you should consider a new line of work. Data isn’t a piece of hardware, it is information. Some people value their laptop in the millions of dollars. Which means the value of your datacenter just skyrocketed. If your data is that valuable to yourself, then it is easy to under...
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Data Expert - Thomas LaRock
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Thomas, The Data Expert. I’ve spent much of my career working with data and performing database administration. My focus has always been to help clients and customers find ways to enjoy longer weekends. With over 15 years experience in IT and ten years as a database professional, I have worked with several database platforms including Informix, Oracle, Sybase, and Microsoft SQL Server as well as several development platforms (C , PowerBuilder, Microsoft .NET). I am a Microsoft SQL Server MCM.
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SQL Someday
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Earlier this year I was honored to be asked to present at the SQL Inspire event. That took place on November 12th, 2011 in New York City. My talk was titled “SQL Someday”, and was based on this quote (which is not mine, it was something I had stumbled upon the day or two before I submitted my abstract for the event):. There are seven days in the week and someday isn’t one of them. So I put all of my somedays into three groups. I found that there were somedays that were mostly. Somedays that were mostly.
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Author - Thomas LaRock
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Thomas, The Author. A few years back I wrote a book called. DBA Survivor: Become a Rock Star DBA. The book is designed to give a junior to mid-level DBA a better understanding of what skills are needed in order to survive (and thrive) in their career. In a nutshell, this book documents the mistakes and successes I had during my years as a production database administrator. I love writing as well as editing. I have been lucky to have served as the technical editor for several other books including:.
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Blog - Thomas LaRock
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More General and Less SQL. Many DBAs liken their roles to being a mechanic, and with everything under the hood of SQL Server these days I think an F1 mechanic is an apt comparison. 24 August, 2016. Everything Old Is New Again: 5 IT Headaches That Never Go Away. Here is a list of the continuing problems that exist in every IT shop around the world. And they aren't all new, either. 16 August, 2016. 8 Ways To Be Successful With Microsoft Azure SQL Database. 04 August, 2016. How To Survive A Database Disaster.
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Blogger Disclosure - Thomas LaRock
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As a blogger it is important that disclosures are made for all applicable interests. This is the official blogger disclosure resource for Thomas LaRock. Issue: This document was last revised in April 29, 2014. Statement of Neutrality, Alignment and Interests. I work for SolarWinds. Makers of Database Performance Analyzer. A database performance monitoring tool for Oracle, MS SQL Server, Sybase ASE, and DB2. This blog is. Not a commercial blog. I am a member of the PASS. Not an official PASS blog. I had n...
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About - Thomas LaRock
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After a decade of being a production database administrator I jumped into the role of Technical Evangelism, and I am currently a Head Geek for SolarWinds. My mission as a Head Geek is to give IT and data professionals longer weekends. Being a Head Geek allows me to work directly with customers to help solve questions regarding database performance tuning and virtualization for SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, and DB2. You can find examples of my work at my speaker. 8220; Tom loves his data almost as much as h...
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Event Calendar | Michele LaRock
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To schedule an appointment, please call 413.570.3281. Michele is a Registered Dietitian specializing in holistic nutritional counseling. She sees patients on Mondays in her Northampton office at 52 Center Street. Tuesday through Friday, she sees patients at Dragonfly Integrative Care at 17 Research Drive in Amherst, MA. She offers one-to-one nutritional counseling, cooking instruction, and wellness lectures and workshops. Phone : 413.570.3281. E-Mail : RD@michelelarock.com. Wellness for Life: FAQ.
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Recipes | Michele LaRock
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Cook Time : 15 Min. Spicy Black Bean Salad. Yield : 15 cups. Yield : 18 two-inch cookies. Cook Time : 15 Min. Oatmeal Chocolate Walnut Cookies. Yield : 4 quesadillas. Cook Time : 10 Min. Black Bean Sweet Potato Quesadillas. Cook Time : 20 Min. Cook Time : 45 Min. Cook Time : 30 Min. To schedule an appointment, please call 413.570.3281. Phone : 413.570.3281. E-Mail : RD@michelelarock.com. Web : www.michelelarock.com. Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates. Wellness for Life: FAQ.
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