This book almost single-handedly introduced the concept of structured design into the computer programming lexicon.

Problem diagnosis is another tricky subject.
Once this is figured out, simple laws of automation will take over and the database will drive itself.
And that would only cover what I had with me. Frequently, these types of applications can benefit from an "embedded database" solution.
The bottom line is that the DBA must be a well-rounded staff member capable of understanding multiple facets of the business and technology. This blog entry, and the next few, will discuss some basic rules of thumb for DBAs to follow to make their job easier to deal with. But what is the benefit to Sun's shareholders?
I've got five or six PCs at home, all networked together, along with a Maxtor network-attached storage drive for backup. Pearls Before Swine is written by Stephan Pastis, a lawyer by training, but amusing by trade now.
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You see, one of the pitches I gave was on Database Trends.