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Notes to self regarding working on database with 10 million records - Greg the dogsitter - 02-10-2006
1) Think first, act second.
2) Take breaks.
3) Test all custom functions on a subset of the data first, bozo-face.
GtDS
Re: Notes to self regarding working on database with 10 million records - Donkey Hotay - 02-10-2006
4) test *all* functions on a *copy* of the database
Seriously.
Re: Notes to self regarding working on database with 10 million records - Greg the dogsitter - 02-10-2006
Noted.
Re: Notes to self regarding working on database with 10 million records - mikebw - 02-10-2006
Don't forget step 6:
-Email database to every spammer you know.
Oh, and number 5:
- DON'T do number 6!!
Re: Notes to self regarding working on database with 10 million records - wurm - 02-10-2006
1a): Backup everything before you start.
Re: Notes to self regarding working on database with 10 million records - Effin Haole - 02-10-2006
0. Pass it off to an underling, if not applicable, see steps 1-6.
Re: Notes to self regarding working on database with 10 million records - laarree - 02-10-2006
Wuppies are more fun.
Re: Notes to self regarding working on database with 10 million records - Harbourmaster - 02-10-2006
7)Notes to self should be made on 3" square yellow sticky notes and placed in front of face for constant reinforcment, not on internet forum that requires diverting attention from actual work...
