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Thursday, March 27, 2008 |
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A discussion for DBA's, database developers, and IT management on compliance concerns, observations, issues, and solutions, based on the consulting work of John Weathington. Comments are welcomed! So please let me know what's on your mind, and we'll discuss. |
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How to Survive an Agile Project as a DBA |
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
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For years now, agile development has been an extremely efficient way to get results while keeping the customer happy. However there are perils, especially for the database people. This article gives you a primer for what to expect, and how to succeed.
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To Write, or Not to Write? Good Question! |
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Thursday, May 08, 2008
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Here we take a look at end users sending data back to the database. Is it a good idea? What are some of the reasons why your end users would want to do this? And, four key tips to consider when designing in this functionality.
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Keep It Under Control With SOD |
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Thursday, May 01, 2008
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For the last couple of weeks we’ve been talking about controls. Here we round out our series by talking about Segregation of Duties ( SOD ) as a way to keep things in control. Here are some key tips for designing systems that demonstrate control with SOD.
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Keep It Under Control With Approvals |
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
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As a follow on to last week’s blog about controlling with reconciliation, in this blog we look at another common control – approvals. Here are some key tips for designing systems that demonstrate control with approvals.
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Prove It or Lose It! |
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
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When audits are involved, you are guilty until proven innocent. Here are 4 key strategies to employ in the design of your compliance data system, that will prove your company’s innocence.
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Let's Talk About Compliance! |
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
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Inaugural entry for John Weathington’s Quest for Compliance. Here we get introduced to John, get clear on some compliance related definitions, and get acquainted with the impact compliance has on DBAs, database developers, and IT managers.
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