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JimL
SQL Slinging Yak Ranger
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
38200 Posts |
Posted - 2003-07-22 : 15:38:39
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| Unbelievable. I hope that I never have to encounter this company.Tara |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
15586 Posts |
Posted - 2003-07-22 : 15:46:40
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| I have a car, but we don't drive it, as a matter of fact for saftey reasons, we took the engine out. But when we're asked to get you somewhere we say, no problem, we're very safe drivers. Then we hire 80 people and show up with a barge to take you where you want to go....does that sum it up correctly?Brett8-) |
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robvolk
Most Valuable Yak
15732 Posts |
Posted - 2003-07-22 : 16:22:49
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More like:We're a security company, but we hire only one guard to keep costs down, and we make sure he unlocks all the doors to all the buildings we manage, so if there IS a problem, he can call the cops and they can get in without needing to unlock anything first. Sometimes he even props the doors open to make it that much easier.In fact, we don't even train him on any security techniques so that he won't get confused if a new method is developed; he won't have to learn that one either.This vanilla approach helps us deliver simple, cost-effective security.  |
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jsmith8858
Dr. Cross Join
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Posted - 2003-07-22 : 17:04:19
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That's a good analogy ....Rob always has the best analogies ... I still like my "MS Access is like a microwave oven" one ...- Jeff |
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robvolk
Most Valuable Yak
15732 Posts |
Posted - 2003-07-22 : 17:12:49
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So someone else doesn't have to look it up...http://www.sqlteam.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24833Actually, I was thinking "Access is like a microwave oven...don't stick your head it in for too long" but that's just plain silly.  And I sure as hell didn't follow that advice... |
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nr
SQLTeam MVY
12543 Posts |
Posted - 2003-07-22 : 21:10:49
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| "Access is like a microwave ovenIt's very easy to leave it on for too long and mess up the meal.==========================================Cursors are useful if you don't know sql.DTS can be used in a similar way.Beer is not cold and it isn't fizzy. |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
15586 Posts |
Posted - 2003-07-23 : 09:05:09
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| Boy, talk about good memroies!"Is that thing on high?"Brett8-) |
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JimL
SQL Slinging Yak Ranger
1537 Posts |
Posted - 2003-07-23 : 09:57:00
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| Ssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Dont jink's me. I am trying to get rid of the last of the .mdb databases. Unfortunatly its also the largest and has the most apps connected to it. It wouldent be so bad but proper naming conventions were not followed so in addition to converting to SQL I have rename most of the fields and rework all the apps.Dang thing finaly crashed bad enough yesterday to not be repairable.Thank god I created a hourly backup batch file.JimUsers <> Logic |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
15586 Posts |
Posted - 2003-07-23 : 10:18:55
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| Sorry to hear Jim...it might take an act of congress for management to change over...or as you said a totally FUBARed access db..(my favorite option)Management: "OH MY God, now what do we do...(sound of heads rolling)I know! we'll migrate the data the data to a stable platform...How about Excel? I hear that's a great database"Brett8-) |
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JimL
SQL Slinging Yak Ranger
1537 Posts |
Posted - 2003-07-23 : 10:32:28
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| Luckly they (say) they support the change. Of course getting the time to do it is my problem.1. One man shop = Administrator,Network deveoper,Web design,Technical support,Application design,Efficiancy/work flow expert,computer repair and installer.2. Oooo you can squeese in this little thing. ( EACH of 50 )3. I know you told me but I forgot. (2,000 th time)4. That rule dosent apply to me does it? (hole in firewall,virus spread across net, hacker setting up porn site on mail server)WHAT THE SYSTEM CRASHED AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!Sorry all just venting - before I go Postal.JimUsers <> LogicEdited by - jiml on 07/23/2003 10:34:13 |
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JustinBigelow
SQL Gigolo
1157 Posts |
Posted - 2003-07-23 : 11:31:52
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Dang thing finaly crashed bad enough yesterday to not be repairable.
Well, my friend do I have a database solution for you then. It's a completely service pack agnostic solution so it's designed to work with no administration overhead what so ever! Combined with our patented HIS* Security offerings your data is gauranteed to remain secure from illiterates and all primates that have yet to master a QWERTY keyboard!HIS = Head In Sand, patent pending.You can find out more about this paradigm changing data management solution by visiting our website. (URL left out intentionally to provide HTTP independence across all platforms)."Look at it out there orbiting like it's so cool, we will rule it with an army of replicants!" |
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I can't belive this