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DBA Survivor: Become a Rock Star DBA
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DBA Survivor: Become a Rock Star DBA

by Thomas LaRock
March 2010
Beginner
250 pages
5h 11m
English
Apress
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Chapter 7. Where's the Buffet?

Anyone who knows me also knows I have an affinity for bacon. I like it so much that I am certain it will be my undoing. While it is true that you can add bacon to anything and it will immediately become better, it is also true that too much bacon will clearly lead to health problems. IT professionals make great technical decisions all day long, but when mealtime arrives, we make bad decisions that come back to haunt us. We face long, stressful hours sitting in a chair punctuated by rushed meals of the fastest, most convenient food available. When done in moderation, however, you can have your cake and bacon too.

Tip

Bacon is to food as black is to fashion; it goes with everything.

In this chapter we will discuss the ...

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