jfogel (3/25/2013)

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Good point but the writings of Frank or King were one offs and of value from the start. Important information will migrate to new storage methods so it is...

What I'd like to know is how much the sum of human knowledge has grown in the same time.

As we all know, data isn't useful to us as such; it...

Just to add that Craig wrote his latest post whilst I was writing mine, so I didn't get a chance to agree wholeheartedly with all he has said in it....

First of all, Craig, thanks very much for the compliment; I do my best.

Regarding your question, I'm embarrassed to say I'm not entirely clear what you're asking, so I'll try...

lptech (3/18/2013)

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In the last 1-2 years, I have given up on religious wars in technology (this should not be taken in any way to have anything to do with real...

I think there's a difference between something you wholeheartedly believe and a strongly held opinion. There are lots of things I wholeheartedly believe, but none with a belief that can't...

I was listening to a presentation recently and the presenter talked about some of the restrictions in working with 32 bit SQL Server on 64 bit Windows hosts. Another person...

I must admit I enjoyed The Avengers too, but preferred the third Men In Black. Not sure if it could be called sci-fi or not, but either way the Bourne...

TravisDBA (1/18/2013)

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majorbloodnock (1/18/2013)

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Skills can be taught, but only if the person has basic ability. Obviously, taking someone on who has potential and then teaching them costs money and takes time....

TravisDBA (1/17/2013)

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lewandot (1/17/2013)

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I don't care if they hire someone who crammed for the interview, came up through the ranks or have been a DBA for 20 years. I wish...

patrickmcginnis59 (1/15/2013)

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Let me try working through a few variables on this one!

If the interviewee is going to fool a completely competent and prepared interviewer, he's going to fool the SQL...

GSquared (1/15/2013)

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Pretty much matches the interview process I prefer when I'm managing.

I pay minimal attention to skillsets I can't verify, but aim for honest, intelligent,...

GSquared (1/15/2013)

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majorbloodnock (1/15/2013)

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Gary Varga (1/15/2013)

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A reasonable interview will test deeper understanding, however, the biggest problem is that some interviews are conducted so poorly these people that "learn by cramming" sometimes...

Gary Varga (1/15/2013)

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A reasonable interview will test deeper understanding, however, the biggest problem is that some interviews are conducted so poorly these people that "learn by cramming" sometimes succeed. If...

As we all know, there's a big difference between being efficient and being effective. Maintaining and building relationships with the people you're trying to help ensures the service you provide...