There is no worse reason for doing something.

And of course, the...

Martin:

As you point out, the important part is not the backup - it's the ability to restore the data.

Regarding working during the holidays, I've known people who sometimes go into work on a holiday, then take a different day off. That way, they get a quiet day at...

I remember numbers more easily than words; in fact, numbers such as PINs and sales totals almost seem like words to me.

Mark:

Good point. Thanks for bringing it up.

TravisDBA (2/23/2011)

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The mindset of most managers will never support this at most companies. Most managers I know need to know you are on site to verify you are working. That...

I don't have any experience with linked servers, but this might help:

1. You've verified there's only one sqlnet.ora file, right?

2. What does your SQLNET.AUTHENTICATION_SERVICES statement look like:

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America's Test Kitchen Triple-Chocolate Cookies

Makes 26 cookies

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate , chopped

1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips

7 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into pieces

2 teaspoons instant coffee

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3...

John:

Good article, thanks for the link.

Here's a contrasting view[/url] from an admitted stat-head.

Ray:

Ray K (1/5/2011)

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I'm in shock....

Ray:

According to :

Feb. 13, 2011

Voluntary Spring Training reporting date for pitchers, catchers and injured players

Feb. 18, 2011

Voluntary Spring Training reporting...

And to top it off, it's Monday the 13th.

Although,...

Claymation

I can hear it now: "THAT'S NOT ENOUGH BACON!"

I agree with Rick Bayless:...

My kids would insist on having at least one chip in each square.