Craig Mullins
Columnist at Database Trends and Applications
Author at Freelance
Data strategist: DBA, Db2, database, data, DBMS, mainframes, IBM Z | IBM Champion for Data & AI | IBM Gold Consultant | 40 year mainframe veteran
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2 weeks ago |
dbta.com | Craig Mullins
For decades, mainframes and COBOL-based systems have been the backbone of enterprise computing, powering industries such as banking, insurance, healthcare, and government. Despite the rise of modern database technologies and cloud-based solutions, legacy databases remain deeply embedded in mission-critical operations.
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1 month ago |
dbta.com | Craig Mullins
Data lakes and data warehouses are achieving a measure of success in modern data architectures, but the emergence of the data lakehouse offers new challenges and opportunities for database administrators (DBAs). What are the implications for DBAs and their careers? How do their roles evolve as data lakehouse usage expands? Let’s examine the concepts, challenges, and opportunities for DBAs in the era of the data lakehouse.
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1 month ago |
elnion.com | Craig Mullins
The continued relevance of COBOL and mainframes in modern IT systems proves their on-going resilience and adaptability. Despite decades of predictions about their obsolescence, these systems remain indispensable, particularly in industries that require high-volume, high-transaction processing. As organizations embrace hybrid cloud architectures, AI-driven analytics, and real-time data strategies, COBOL-powered mainframes are evolving rather than disappearing.
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2 months ago |
dbta.com | Craig Mullins
The role of the Database Administrator (DBA) is constantly evolving to adapt to changes in technology and application development methods. Once primarily focused on managing physical hardware and software, DBAs now find themselves navigating a complex landscape of cloud technologies, AI-driven automation, and ever-increasing data volumes. Here at the beginning of 2025, let's explore the top five concerns that keep DBAs up at night. 1.
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2 months ago |
elnion.com | Craig Mullins
Enterprise computing has never been more powerful—or more vulnerable. As organizations embrace cloud computing, AI, and big data, they also expose themselves to an evolving landscape of threats that can disrupt operations, compromise security, and undermine business continuity. Cyberattacks are more sophisticated, regulatory pressures continue to mount, and IT complexity is reaching new heights.
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