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Buck Woody has been working with Information Technology since 1981. He has worked for the U.S. Air Force, at an IBM reseller as technical support, and for NASA as well as U.S. Space Command as an IT contractor. He has worked in most all IT positions from computer repair technician to system and database administrator, and from network technician to IT Manager and with multiple platforms as a Data Professional. He has been a DBA and Database Developer on Oracle systems running on a VAX to SQL Server and DB2 installations. He has been a Simple-Talk DBA of the Day
Buck Woody's Cloud Howlers
by Buck Woody | 17 January 2012 |  8 comments |
We asked Buck Woody to come up with his favourite 'Cloud' Howlers. After 'Howler' monkeys, we are faced with Howler letters. Buck dreams of sending Howler letters to the folks who dreamed up the marketing hype around 'cloud' services, who misunderstand services, who... Read more...
Mission Critical: SQL Server General Configuration
by Buck Woody | 24 May 2010 |
You know how to set up a SQL Server instance, but it is great to have a list of all the necessary checks and procedures: even better is to have the link to in-depth explanations for every stage by the renowned SQL Server Expert Buck Woody. Read more...
Mission Critical: SQL Server Upgrade
by Buck Woody | 13 April 2010 |  2 comments |
You're faced with the task of doing a SQL Server Upgrade? Do you know all the steps, and the right order to do them? You do? Even with interruptions and distractions? Maybe, but it is wise to be able to refer to the Mission-Critical Task checklist. Read more...
Mission Critical: Engine Pre-Installation
by Buck Woody | 31 March 2010 |  2 comments |
Even with a task you're entirely familiar with, it is always great to have a checklist to make sure it is all done. No? Have you never forgotten your car-keys? Read more...
Mission Critical: Database Design
by Buck Woody | 18 March 2010 |  4 comments |
There is nothing like a checklist to make sure you've completed all the tasks in designing a database, and there is absolutely nothing like Buck Woody's military-style Critical Task List Read more...
Mission Critical: SQL Server 2008 Engine Post-Installation
by Buck Woody | 03 March 2010 |  8 comments |
Even an experienced DBA finds it safer to double-check that all the tasks have been done, and in the right order. Buck Woody continues his series with another handy checklist, army-style. Read more...
Mission Critical: SQL Server 2008 General Maintenance
by Buck Woody | 15 February 2010 |  5 comments |
There is nothing that beats a simple checklist for ensuring that things don't get forgotten in the Database Maintenance process. Once again, Buck Woody imagines how the US military would have tackled DBA checklists for 'mission-critical' databases. Read more...
Mission Critical: SQL Server 2008 Performance Tuning Task List
by Buck Woody | 04 February 2010 |  2 comments |
In which Buck Woody imagines how the US military would have tackled DBA checklists for 'mission-critical' databases. And having imagined it, lo, it came to be. The CTL for the DBA with short-back-and-sides. Read more...
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