You got me too but it would be a good idea to make it act more like PL/SQL I see a few Oracle applications are migrating to MS SQL and...

In almost every place I've worked, I've seen major applications purchased without even asking anyone in IT, their opinion.

It seems so many vendor applications just demand dbo access to the database, if not SA rights to the instance.  I'd expect more for a commercial application but there is...

I always heard it was a good ides to embed the business processes into stored procedures so the same logic was applied, regardless of the application.

A lot of developers are not at all familiar with managing their own instances.  This is more of a problem with Oracle where it's not as easy to restore databases...

I think that's a global thing.  Fixing bugs and performance always takes a second seat, if it's even allowed in the same vehicle, as adding shiny new features.  I like...

RE: "have you ever been in a business where you switch platforms? - it requires months of planning and years to even get the CAPEX signed off. - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I'm...

I think I count as a BCC, been doing SQL, Oracle, Sybase, among others.  Now I'm still the new Tech guy learning UNIX, Hadoop, Spark, Python, PowerShell, and PowerBI.  I...

You guys have a much more interesting driving history than I do.  My first car was a 1965 Buick Skylark Convertable with a 300 2 barrel and 2-speed transmission.   That...

Doctor Who 2, it sounds like you need to think about a different employer.  I have been fortunate enough to work for a really good boss who gets it.  My...

My daughter wants to become a DBA and is going to school for it now.  She tries to get me coffee mugs with either Star Wars or DBA themes.  I...

That kind of control, while well intended, may mask a bad DBA or admin.  I've seen rigid change control policies set up but management still does not question a network...

I use a Leuchtturm notebook and fountain pen for meetings and conversations along with OneNote for code snip-its I like to cut and paste so I can maintain my own...

You've hit on a great case for virtualization but also makes me wonder if code is getting worse over time because hardware has become so inexpensive.

Per your last paragraph:

"It constantly surprises me how often I find managers and their organizational culture built to control and not inspire employees to do their best. I think it's...