Cloud Environment Security vs. On Premise Environment Security
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 7 of the book Mining New Gold - Managing Your Business Data by Penny, Jeffrey and Gillian Garbus which can be purchased here. Cloud security often instills a sense of false over-confidence. A ...
Database Design Mastery
4 Database Design Tips During database design, there are a few simple rules that can save you a lot of time and headaches down the road. Check out these tips that we have developed in our years of hands-on experience: ...
Clustered vs. Nonclustered Database Indexes | Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid
Editor's Note: "Don't Drink the Kool-Aid" which was originally published at https://logicalread.com/dont-drink-kool-aid/#.Wud159PwZTZ. The published article discusses the truth and falacies of Clustered as opposed to nonclustered database indexes. Soaring Eagle Advice Column By: Jeff Garbus Don’t believe everything you read on the ...
Medical Data: One Of The Hottest Commodities On The Dark Web
We’ve all heard of the dark Web. Parallel to the Internet we all know and love, the dark Web operates much like the black market – it’s almost impossible to trace its participants, making it a breeding ground for criminal ...
Remote Database Provider - 5 Questions to Ask
Soaring Eagle Advice Column If you’re looking for a managed or a remote database provider, you need to know what makes one different from another. What questions should you ask before making a hiring decision? Below are general guidelines that ...
High Heels and Women in IT
Women, leadership and what we bring to the table that men cannot. I think that men and women are built differently, and that’s a good thing. Differences in gender, race, religion, and lifestyle means that each individual can be seen ...
3 Common SQL Programming Mistakes – And How To Avoid Them
When you work with mid- to large-size tables, creating the right SQL statement and optimizing tables and queries for the best performance is a must. Avoid these SQL programming pitfalls and you will be on your way to designing a ...
Avoid Database Problems With These SQL Server Administration Tips
Did you know that postponing SQL Server administration tasks can lead to serious and complex database problems? Do not forget to carry out these often-neglected maintenance items and help your SQL Server systems run smoothly. Establish Version Consistency SQL Server ...
GDPR -Are You Ready?
Security and protection of personal information (PI) is all the rage today, and the EU has launched legislation called the GDPR to do something about it. You can’t scroll through Facebook or watch the news without seeing something about the ...
The Scapegoating of Facebook
Soaring Eagle Advice Column I feel like I have stayed quiet for too long. If you are my close friend, you have heard this rant a dozen times. But I have kept my pen (keyboard) quiet on this issue, and ...
