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Things the Database Administrator Hears

The Data Administration Newsletter

Picture this scene: It is a little after 5 p.m. on a Friday and a chat message pops up from my “favorite” application programmer. Something isn’t working properly. Yes, that is the message. Something” isn’t working properly. That’s all. “OK,” I say. “What are you trying to do—give me a bit more detail so I […].

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Top 7 Platforms to Practice SQL in 2024

Analytics Vidhya

Whether you’re a budding data analyst, a seasoned database administrator, or a developer looking to refine your querying abilities, practicing SQL is pivotal. Introduction SQL remains the cornerstone of data manipulation and analysis in the digital age. But where does one turn to refine their SQL skills?

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The Rise of Chief Data Officers and the Fall of Database Administrators

Dataversity

As we kick off the new year, it’s important to consider the unique challenges facing enterprises when it comes to managing databases. We’ve seen data and databases grow exponentially with each passing year. The post The Rise of Chief Data Officers and the Fall of Database Administrators appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Navigate your way to success – Top 10 data science careers to pursue in 2023

Data Science Dojo

They require strong programming skills, expertise in data processing, and knowledge of database management. They require strong database management skills, expertise in data modeling, and knowledge of database design. They require strong database management skills, expertise in data modeling, and knowledge of database design.

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Why DBAs Must Automate to Survive

The Data Administration Newsletter

There are several important shifts impacting data management and database administration that cause manual practices and procedures to be ineffective. You might think the title of this article is some­what controversial, but you should wait until you’ve read to the end to render judgment. Let’s examine several of these trends.

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Measuring Your DBAs

The Data Administration Newsletter

Readers of my writings sometimes ask me questions about databases and database administration, which I welcome. And at times I will take the opportunity to answer particularly intriguing questions in print.

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Shamir Secret Sharing

Hacker News

Paul, the head of PayPal database administration carefully enters his elaborate passphrase at a keyboard in a darkened cubicle of 1840 Embarcadero Road in East Palo Alto, for the fifth time. It’s 3am.