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When you’re off-roading, a Jeep driver relies on a spotter to see the lines that aren’t visible from the driver’s seat. Database reliability works the same way. Visibility, preparation, and good guidance matter. After years running complex database environments, I share scripts, reliability strategies, career lessons, and an automation-first mindset to help you build and operate stable systems with confidence.

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GIT Simple Workflow & Cheat Sheet

Nov 27, 2025

Git can feel overwhelming for newbies, especially if you are a DBA or a new DBRE who is suddenly expected to use it every day.…
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“Rebuilding Indexes and Updating Statistics” The DBA’s Panic Button

Nov 14, 2025

We have all met this DBA. That has a “panic button” for every performance issue. The Index Rebuild and then update statistics. Dave’s maintenance schedule…
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Understanding the Basic Architecture of Azure Managed Cassandra

Nov 9, 2025

I’ve been learning about Azure Managed Cassandra recently, and it’s very different from the usual relational SQL Server database. The documentation and tutorials can seem…
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Understanding the Basic Architecture of Azure Managed Cassandra