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Articles, blogs, press releases, books, and other writings where Craig S. Mullins is quoted.
To Support Digital Transformation, Your Operationalk Capacity Will Need to Move at the Speed of Customer Demand, InfoTel blog, September 10, 2021
Infotel Corp. To Host TechChannel Webinar ‘Speed Kills! The DevOps Mainframe Conundrum: Application Dev Speed vs. Application Q ualtiy’,,Cision PRWeb, June 2, 2021
Top 5 architectural challenges for modern mainframe computing, Bob Reselman, Red Hat Blog, Dec 3, 2020
The Current Landscape for Database Management Systems, Joyce Well, DBT&A, November 4, 2020
Best Practices for Database Management in the Cloud Era from Data Summit Connect Fall 2020, Joyce Well, DBT&A, October 22, 2020
BMC Enhances Mainframe Resiliency and Advances Enterprise DevOps, October 1, 2020.
100 years of mainframe? Webinar looks at the future of the IBM mainframe. TechRepublic, July 23, 2020.
IBM Think 2020 Digital Meetup, May 2020 [VIDEO]
IDUG 2019 Content Recap IDUG Blog, November 2019
Mainframe News Out There, Planet Mainframe, Sept 20, 2019
Key Takeaways about Data and Analytics from Data Summit 2019 , Database Trends and Applications, July 18, 2019
A Mythical Phoenix: Mainframe’s Evolution, SHARE'd Intelligence blog
IBM Systems Influencer Highlights from Think 2019, IBM IT Infrastructure blog
Mainframe News Out There, Planet Mainframe, Dec 21, 2018
What we Can Learn from the Marriott Data Breach, Database Trends and Applications, November 2018
A Lack of Expertise Does Not Force You to Abandon the Mainframe, Planet Mainframe, September 2018
Jargon Buster Guide to Database Management, ComputerWeekly, July 2018
A Look Ahead at the Cloud Offerings Enterprises are Most Eager to Adopt, CIO Magazine, July 9, 2018
Private, Public, Or Hybrid: Where should the workload go?, CIO Magazine, July 2, 2018
Oracle Autonomous Database debut heralds new cloud hopes, TechTarget, March 30, 2018
Let’s Talk About Data Twitter Chat, March 2018
Ten steps to DevOps Success from thought leaders, IBM IT Infrastructure Blog, January 9, 2018
The Changing Role of the Modern DBA in the New Cloud Era Database Trends & Applications, January 8, 2018
Digital Transformation: “It Isn’t a Technology Thing” CIO, January 2018
Just back from an exciting IDUG conference where we had a packed presentation given by Craig Mullins and two happy winners! Log-
Datical Announces Support for Mission Critical Applications on IBM Db2 for z/OS October 3, 2017
#cloudchat 6: Successful IT Transformations August 24, 2017
News in the Mainframe Space, July 28, 2017
4 Best Practices for IBM DB2 Access Auditing in the Era of Compliance Creep
SIEM blog July 27, 2017
Azure Cosmos multimodel database delivers features familiar and new, SearchSQLServer, May 18, 2017
Inghts on data and CTO Challenges. Nin Lei
Emerging Trends in Cloud Databases: DBaaS. Gerardo Dada
Database Trends & Applications, April 7, 2017
Craig S. Mullins Offers Insights on Achieving Data Integrity in Operational Database Systems Database Trends & Applications May 30, 2017
How to Ensure Data Integrity in Operational Databases Systems is Explored at Data Summit 2017. Database Trends & Applications March 31, 2017
Create Database Podcast Episode 8 hosted by Ian Bjorhovde
The Role of the DBA in Data Protection, IDERA Blog, August 31, 2016
Database performance management requires keen attention.
SearchDataManagement, June 2016
NoSQL performance management still an incomplete picture. SearchDataManagement, June 8, 2016
Craig Mullins Aims to Introduce Data Summit Attendees to Big Data Concepts.
Database Trends & Applications April 8, 2016.
Expert Interview: Changing Roles for DBAs Syncsort Blog
The Role of DBA in Data Protection Idera Blog
It’s Not Your Daddy’s DB2 John Barry, LinkedIn
Data Warehouse as a Service (DWaas) definition SearchDataManagement
The Weather Co. Buy Boosts IBM Big Data Analytics Push SearchDataManagement
Data-
A Brief History of Autonomics and DB2 for z/OS Troy Coleman’s DB2utor Blog
What Windows 10 Means for Enterprise Users Database Trends & Applications
Welcome Back TDAN.com. by Robert S. Seiner (TDAN)
CRM Digest: 5 Points You Should Pay Attention to, Data2CRM
Sort Through Types of Database Management Systems Before You Buy
SearchDataManagement/Business Information
With Database Management Tools, Never Settle SearchDataManagement
Cloud DBMS definition SearchDataManagement
Column DBMS (CDBMS) definition SearchDataManagement
In-
NoSQL DBMS (Not only SQL database management system) definition SearchDataManagement
What is a DBMS? Whatis.com
Rules of Thumb on Handling DBA Tasks, from author Craig Mullins SearchDataManagement
DBA skills must evolve, morph to cope with big data technologies TechTarget
A Short History of DB2 for z/OS My Mainframe News
Native SQL Stored Procedures: Reduce System z Hardware/Software Cost and Improve Efficiency Nate Murphy & Elwin Harrison, Enterprise Tech Journal
Interview with Stephen Wynkoop on Relational Database Performance, SSWUG
What/Who I’m Thankful for in the DB2 Community.
Ember Crooks db2commerce.com
SQL v. NoSQL: We’ve been here before Troy Coleman’s DB2utor Blog
Webinar: Best Practices for Optimizing DB2 Performance Datavail blog
Datavail Hosts Two Free Webinars on Database Performance Optimization on Nov. 14, Datavail News Release
IBM Champion Speaker Sessions at Information on Demand 2013
DB2 Naming Standards Ember Crooks (db2commerce.com)
Controlling Your Data Footprint The Big Data & Analytics Hub
Craig S. Mullins : The Great Excuse Sreeharsha Naik
Speed of Thought Analytics TwitterChat Susan Visser
Craig S. Mullins: Reading a DBA’s Mind Sreeharsha Naik
Top Ten Excuses That DBAs Hear All the Time TwitterPic
Top Ten Things to do Before You Visit the DBA TwitterPic
Recap of IBM Twitterchat: Mobile Data -
Best Practices for DB2 on z/OS Schema Management.
BMC White Paper.
IDUG DB2 Tech Conference 2013, IDUG.
Getting Control of Data in the Big Data Era The Big Data & Analytics Hub
SoftBase Hosts Webinar on How to Reduce Mainframe Software Costs, SoftBase press release
DB2 Developer’s Guide, 6th Edition
DB2utor, Troy Coleman
Governance to Avoid a Data Landfill The Big Data & Analytics Hub
SQL VIEW Basics Joe Celko on SimpleTalk blog
Pre-
Video Replay for Craig Mullins’ Webinar: Improving Application Performance By Fetching Multiple Rows, SoftBase Systems
DB2 expert discusses DB2 10 for z/OS features that most impact developers, SoftBase press release
Craig Mullins’ Webinar September 2011 – DB2 10 for z/OS features that most impact developers, webinar replay
SPUFI (Wikipedia article), Wikipedia.org
Craig Mullins and SoftBase Present: Improving Application Performance By Fetching Multiple Rows, Softbase
IOD 2011: Craig Mullins wraps up IOD
IOD Highlights: Craig Mullins interviews Dave Beulke
IOD Highlights: Craig Mullins interviews Suresh Sane
IOD Highlights: Craig Mullins interviews Sheryl Larsen
IOD Highlights: Craig Mullins interviews Klaas Brant
IOD Highlights: Craig Mullins interviews Christian Molaro
Links to Craig Mullins' DB2 webinar replays, CDB Software
Data Kinetics to Launch Game-
DKL Press Release
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Interview with Stephen Wynkoop: What are the biggest things you need to know as a DBA? SSWUG
Log Buffer #201, Pythian (Data Technology Today)
Build Your Skill on DB2: Tuesdays with Craig Mullins, Susan Visser
Mainframe Hacking: Fact or Fiction?, Mainframe Watch Belgium
Hierarchical Denormalizing: A Possibility to Optimize the Data Warehouse Design, Proceedings of the 8th WSEAS International Conference on APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE (ACS'08)
Synthetic Data, Wikipedia
10G Optimizer Statistics Gathering, DBAzine
Watch the Replay: Craig Mullins’ R4H Cost Reduction Webinar, Softbase
Users Cautious on Red Hat's Stake in EnterpriseDB,
Pam Derringer (SearchEnterpriseLinux)
Log Buffer #192, Pythain (simmons)
EnterpriseDB says open source database saves big bucks,
Pam Derringer (SearchEnterpriseLinux)
The Art of Being a Successful DBA, Chris Foot
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Heading Off The Next Big Breach, Ryan Rhodes (The Compliance Authority)
Log Buffer #153, Pythian, David Edwards
Database archiving, Heiko Müller, DCC Briefing Papers: Introduction to Curation. Edinburgh: Digital Curation Centre, University of Edinburgh
Log Buffer #151, Pythian (David Edwards)
A Framework for Systematic Database Denormalization, Yma Pinto,
Goa University, India
Susan Visser
Log Buffer #150, Sheeri Cabral
Ingres and JBoss integration aimed at database market expansion,
by Pam Derringer (SearchEnterpriseLinux)
Log Buffer #145, Pythian (David Edwards)
Job Advice for IT Professionals, Michael Corey
I know Stage 1 and Stage 2... What’s Stage 3 and 4 ??, techs@work
Log Buffer #144, Pythian (Paul Logan)
Craig Mullins on DB2 10 for z/OS, DB2utor blog (Troy Coleman)
How to find the first 5 highest salaried employees in each department, TechTarget (SearchOracle)
What Does a DBA Do?, Michael Corey
Log Buffer #140, Pythian (Dave Edwards)
Embedded Database (def), Wikipedia
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Emerging Technologies: Cool Shades of Big Blue,
IBM Database Magazine (link no longer active)
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DBA Rules of Thumb -
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The Importance of Teaching Metadata Concepts in the Business Communication Course, by Cynthia Barnes, Frank Cavaliere, & Mary Eger (Lamar University)
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NEON: Preventing Data Breaches with Guardium for Mainframe, Press Release
Web Hosting Provider The Planet Hosts Forum on IT Compliance and Risk Management, Web Hosting News
Craig Mullins Named Co-
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Sarbanes-
Data Management Capability Maturity Model, Whitemarsh
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IBM's On Demand Conversation Getting Stale, eWeek Magazine
A Year in Blogs, Trevor Eddoll's Mainframe World Blog
Interview with Stephen Wynkoop What is Bachelor Programming Syndrome? SSWUG
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Addressing the E-
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Getting Your Priorities Right, SSWUG, Stephen Wynkoop
Log Buffer #55, Jeremy Schneider
Failover Database Reuse Not For All, Government Computer News
Archive Strategies for OLTP Servers, Part 3, Xaprb
Log Buffer #49, Coskan Gundogar
Log Buffer #45, Doug Burns
Log Buffer #43, Pythian (David Edwards)
Log Buffer #42, Confessions of a database geek
VSAM to DB2 Conversions: Expert Advice, SearchDataManagement
Log Buffer #41, David Edwards
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Log Buffer #39, die Seilerwerks (This blog is open to invited readers only)
Arcati Yearbook 2007, Trevor Eddoll's Mainframe World Blog
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Lessons Learned: Starting down the Oracle career path, SearchOracle.com
Log Buffer #27, Planet PostgreSQL (link no longer active)
Another opinion about when to do a DB2 bind, Willie Favero's Getting
the Most Out of DB2 for z/OS Blog
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Using the SQL CASE Statement, Rhonda Tipton
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Blog Spot
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Should you upgrade to DB2 V8 now?, SearchDataCenter.com
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The Non-
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Data Quality Management Tips and Best Practices, SearchDataManagement.com
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Log Buffer #13, Technical Notes and Articles of Interest
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Craig Mullins Joins NEON Enterprise Software, Inc.,
DBTA 5 Minute Briefing (link no longer active)
NEON Enterprise Software, Inc. Hires Database Management and Administration Expert Craig S. Mullins, Business Wire
NEON Enterprise Software, Inc. Hires Database Management and Administration Expert Craig S. Mullins, NEON Press Release July 11, 2006
Backward Looking Forward: A TDAN.com Retrospect, Robert S. Seiner
The Database of Databases, Drew Robb, Government Computer News
DBA Certification, SearchOracle.com
The Importance of Soft Skills, Chris Foot,
dbazine.com (link no longer active)
SearchDataManagement Expert Answers, 2005-
Career Spotlight: Database Administrator, Allan Hoffman
monster.com
DB2 V8 for z/OS Lock Avoidance, Wolfgang Hini
Highly Respected Authority in Database Community Craig Mullins Tapped to Spearhead Embarcadero Technologies Product Strategy Initiatives, BNET Research Center
Highly Respected Authority in Database Community Craig Mullins Tapped to Spearhead Embarcadero Technologies Product Strategy Initiatives,
Embarcadero Press Release
Computer-
On Cloud Nine With Five Nines, Elizabeth Millard, The Processor
Craig Mullins Gives Two Thumbs Up to EMPRESS Embedded Database, Empress Press Release
Coming to an Enterprise Near You, DBAzine Podcast
Another Use for Views, Joe Celko, dbazine.com (link no longer active)
Good DBAs Work Smarter – Not Harder, Quest Software white paper
Advice for Potential DBAs, Don Burleson
Backward Looking Forward, Robert S. Seiner, TDAN.com
DB2 for z/OS Performance Primer, DBAzine white paper (link no longer active)
DB2 With Craig Mullins, Expert Answer Center
Buttering Up the End User, searchdatabase.com
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Database Administration, Reference for Business
Studying Database Problems in Small Businesses, by Ron T. Brown
Web Services, BI Fuel DBA Job Market, searchdatabase.com
Report from DAMA + Meta-
Date Defends Relational Model, searchdatabase.com
DBAs, Developers Keep Alibis Handy, searchdatabase.com
Remote DBAs: Not the Next Big Thing, searchdatabase.com
Automation Alley, Intelligent Enterprise
Fabian Pascal interview, DAMA (PDF)
DB2 Questions from the Experts -
dbazine.com (link no longer active)
DB2 Questions from the Experts -
dbazine.com (link no longer active)
DB2 Questions from the Experts -
dbazine.com (link no longer active)
BMC Launches dbazine, BMC Press Release
Where do you Want to Go Next?, DB2 Magazine (link no longer active)
Who's #1?, searchdatabase.com (link no longer active)
BMC Software Appoints Craig S. Mullins as Director of DB2 Technology Planning, Reinforcing its Commitment to OS/390 Solutions, BMC Press Release (link no longer active)
Trends & Insights: Is There Life Beyond Wizards?
SQL Server Magazine
A DB2 is a DB2 is a DB2, Software Magazine
Battles lines drawn on database, Sydney Morning Herald (Dec 1, 1998)
PLATINUM technology Delivers Broadest Range of Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. November 16, 1998
PLATINUM technology Unveils ProVision for Oracle, November 10, 1998
PLATINUM technology Launches Database Vitality Program to Manage PeopleSoft Applications on DB2 for OS/390 November 4, 1998
A Sampling
Of White Papers
Written by
Craig S. Mullins
Embrace Digital Transformation with IBM DB2
A Mullins Consulting, Inc. White Paper for BMC Software
The Pros and Cons of Database Scaling Options
A Mullins Consulting, Inc. White Paper for NuoDB
IBM DB2 12 for z/OS Tools and Utilities
New Feature Support and the Impact of Continuous Delivery
A Mullins Consulting, Inc. White Paper for IBM Corp.
Indexes are Key to Db2 Application Performance and Response Times
A Mullins Consulting, Inc. White Paper for BMC Software
The Many Different Types of DBAs
A Mullins Consulting, Inc. White Paper for Datavail Database Services
