Tom, This is a question about how to efficiently backup large databases and more importantly, how to restore them quickly. This stems from the fact we have some databases running into couple of TB and we backup to tape using RMAN. In the case of a s…
One of the heavily discussed Cloud topics in early 2009 was a Cloud Computing taxonomy. Now that this theme has died down (with limited results), and to start 2010 in a similar form, here is a proposal for a taxonomy of the benefits of Cloud Computing. Just like the original Cloud Computing taxonomy only had [...]
Today, 4th July, is Independence Day. I know this because Tech Republic has sent me an e-mail of special Independence Day offers. Only not that special, as the list seems to be the same list of offers they mailed for Father’s Day. At least that made sense: after all, nothing says “You’re the best dad [...]
Today, 4th July, is Independence Day. I know this because Tech Republic has sent me an e-mail of special Independence Day offers. Only not that special, as the list seems to be the same list of offers they mailed for Father’s Day. At least that made sense: after all, nothing says “You’re the best dad [...]