Great article, and can I relate.  If the error the user sees says Database Connection Timeout, that definitely means it is a SQL problem right?  Been working on this error...

Really glad to see what other people do to shake off the job nightmares when they close the office door behind them.  Been looking for more ideas myself.  I know...

Well, I work for one of those yes men, and that means I don't get to focus on any one thing for too long. In my department, I am...

Nice article. As a member of the public sector workforce, I am seeing that in our environment, more emphasis is being placed on communications and "Getting along with others"...

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Over the 15 years I have worked in IT, I have not had an employer that values certification as anything more than a tool to get your foot in the...

I do whatever I can to make sure I take time off whether it is to go on a vacation or just stay home and get stuff done. My...

If I lived in Colorado, I would want to be on vacation all the time. Each time I have visited the Rockies, it has been work related, and that...

I started out in manufacturing with no skills, just a need to bring home a paycheck. From that experience, I worked my way up from production line to setup,...

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There are systems out there that do give you options when it comes to storage, speed of access to the files and such. These are document imaging systems. ...

Well, I work for a County Government Center, and I manage systems that require SQL Server database access. Our DBA is usually focused on one system, that runs on...