I'm supposed to be a software developer/consultant. However, I'm also the guy people look at when the application isn't running "fast enough." With business applications, speeding up the application ...

There are plenty of ways to get the most out of SQL Server without just upgrading to the latest version. For database admins working with older (maybe much older) SQL Server systems, here are four ...

This template provides a baseline for evaluating enterprise DBA candidate’s skill set, ranging from application deployment support to database design.

Some folks think that DBAs and application developers inhabit different universes. At times this may seem to be the case, but the successful DBA must understand application development and the issues ...

If you are a working DBA, the actual work you do these days is probably significantly different than it was when you first began work as a DBA. Well, unless you’ve only been working as a DBA for a ...

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A team responsible for digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, driving business and transformation and providing group-wide digital and data architecture, operating the various technology ...

We are looking for a SQL DBA or SQL Developer to join our team in Richards Bay. You’ll be joining us in kicking off a new project. If you’re excited for a new opportunity and challenge, please get in ...

This SQL code runs the dba_BlockTracer stored procedure. The output shows two grids; the first shows that the root-blocking spid is 86, and the second shows two blocked spids, 122 and 104. Both spid ...