THIS WEEK: Database career tips

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February 24, 2003 >> Receive this email as text  >> About this email   In this Issue >> From the editor: Database glossary debuts >> Featured Topic: Database career tips >> Expert Technical Advice: New expert advice, forum posts, and tips >> Site Highlights: * Searching for SQL Server resources? * SearchDatabase.com White Paper Library * Webcast: Business intelligence with SQL Server  From the Editor: by Tim DiChiara, Site Editor Choking on the alphabet soup of database industry acronyms? Or perhaps you just need to know more about a particular term? We're happy to announce the debut of our database-specific glossary that will help you understand the latest industry lingo. The glossary is powered by our famous sister site WhatIs.com so you know it is detailed and accurate. Here is a sampling (are you sure you know the meaning of all these?): ACID HOLAP Splay tree TMQL X# If you are puzzled by a term not seen in the glossary, please drop me an email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we'll add the definition to our list. Till next week, Tim  Featured Topic: Database career tips by Tim DiChiara, Site Editor Even in this dour economy, database administrators and developers continue to be in high demand -- and continue to be highly paid. The collection of tips and advice inside will guide you along the path to becoming a database guru. Read more about this topic  Expert Technical Advice: Featured Expert Craig Mullins, Director of DB2 Technology Planning, BMC Software Categories: DB2 Craig has extensive experience in the field of database management, having worked as an application developer, a DBA, and an instructor with multiple database management systems, including DB2, Oracle and SQL Server. Additionally, Craig worked as a Research Director with the Gartner Group covering the field of database administration. He is the author of the DB2 Developer's Guide, the industry-leading book on DB2 for OS/390, and has published over 100 articles on database technology. Ask Craig your tough DB2 questions! View all of Craig's answers This Week: In the forums >> Oracle table reorg hangs during import Member "Virgin DBA" is having trouble doing a reorg on a single table with 1+ million records. Go to our "Oracle Tech Forum" to offer your two cents. >> Converting dates to a DB2 varchar format Member "CyberCircus" is trying to convert a DB2 date value into a char with the following format: 'DD/MM/YY'. Go to our "Oracle Tech Forum" if you can help. Tip of the Week: This SQL script for DB2 UDB 7.2 will create a script for running full statistics on databases and provides an output file for updating statistics as needed. >> Generating DB2 update statistics  Site Highlights Searching for SQL Server resources? SearchDatabase.com the information SQL Server users need Check out our SQL Server-specific information throughout our site -- Ask the Experts, webcasts, white papers, tips and more. SearchDatabase.com White Paper Library Access our library of more than 300 free database-specific white papers our SearchDatabase.com membership entitles you to free white papers from some of the industry's top sources and vendors. Business intelligence with SQL Server Don't let the amount of data in your enterprise overwhelm you In this webcast, SQL Server expert Bill Baker shares tips and best practices for implementing a Microsoft SQL Server business intelligence solution on heterogeneous database systems. Bill will discuss: * SQL Server 2000 data transformation services (DTS) * Office XP as a BI platform * SharePoint Portal Server * And more Sponsored By: Proclarity FREE EMAIL SERVICES! Select newsletters you would like to receive from the list below. Ask the Database Experts Database Administrator Tips Oracle Tips Email:     Not a member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription. Enterprise Linux Access original news and detailed insight on the latest Linux developments -- all from top experts and analysts. The new SearchEnterpriseLinux.com -- activate your membership today! Update Profile Featured topics Looking for information? Browse our knowledge base of news, links, advice and books, categorized by specific database topics. You'll easily find the information you need -- all in one place. Check it out Expert know-how Administration and development issues got you stumped? Ask your toughest questions to our team of dedicated experts. 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