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Protection for the Data JourneyOpen in New Window
Writes John Magnabosco, "The DBA cannot be sure that the sensitive data that is flowing to the database has been sufficiently protected. The role of the DBA is one of great responsibility. If sensit read more »
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Unique Experiences!Open in New Window
"Joe Celko goes over the ground of unique keys, primary Keys, foreign keys and constraints. It may seem simple, but there is always something that can catch out even the seasoned database programme read more »
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How to Hone Your DBA Skill SetOpen in New Window
"In this article, Brad examines the various ingredients that will help you establish a successful career as a DBA, and then contribute to your long-term career success." read more »
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DBA Gets Jail Time for Data TheftsOpen in New Window
William G. Sullivan, a former database administrator at Certegy Check Services who admitted that he stole and then sold the personal data of about 8.5 million consumers was sentenced to 57 months in prison by a federal judge in Florida. He was also ordered to make restitution to victims in the sum of almost $4 million dollars. Sullivan apparently stole personal data from the company's databases over a five-year period, beginning in February 2002. read more »
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The Object-oriented Orthodoxy and the DBAOpen in New Window
"SMO is an excellent product. It is reliable, logical and functional. We've run a few SMO articles in the past and they've been greeted with polite indifference. So, what is the problem? Could it be..." read more »
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The DBA Daily ChecklistOpen in New Window
Tony Davis offers a ten step list for the Database Administrator to perform daily. read more »
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The Science of Compliance: SOX.Open in New Window
William Brewer tackles "what SOX compliance requires of the DBA and IT Application developers in terms of the need to log, report and audit business transactions." read more »
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