Archive for March, 2008

Migrating From MySQL To Oracle

Our two part article on migrating a MySQL database to Oracle features in Database Journal in January and February of this year.  Take a look and please post your comments!

Migrating From MySQL To Oracle – Part I

Migrating From MySQL To Oracle – Part II

Eight Ways To Hack Oracle – Part 2

The second in a series of two articles on Oracle security was features over at Database Journal back in December 2007.  Take a look at Eight Ways To Hack Oracle Part 2.

On Efficiency: Open Insights #42

Our latest newsletter, issue #42 this month, features a discussion on efficiency, and how it can vary so dramatically between resources, or individuals that you hire for work. Take a look at Open Insights 42.

Roshomon Effect: Open Insights #41

February 2008’s issue of Open Insights talked about the Japanese classic, Roshomon, a movie with three different characters and three dramatically different views of what transpired during a murder.  We apply this phenomenon to consulting, discussing differing views from different players in the drama, and how to hopefully walk the tightrope between them in Open Insights 41.

Self-Taught: Open Insights #40

Just catching up with some of our backlog of postings.  January’s newsletter talked about being self-taught.  Take a look at Open Insights 40.