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Over 7 years ago
Regarding backing up an entire server, there are ways to accomplish this by using polices within the product for backing up multiple databases.
Over 7 years ago
So there are several inaccuracies in this review. For one thing the low de-duplication rates from Exagrid are due to the algorithm that Exagrid uses. Another is that you are not going to get much de-duplication if any from compressed backup files. Think, zipping up an…
About 8 years ago
Larry, this review is not factually correct. Exagrid and Idera have determined that the issue with de-duplication has to do with the how the data comes out of SQL Server into the VDI then to SQL Safe. On large databases you will not get consistent order between backups to…

About me

Phone: 512-771-8496
Email: stan_geiger@sbcglobal.net

I have over 20 years experience in the areas of data analytics, software development, database design and administration and Data Warehousing.

I have gained experience in many different business sectors, including the Oil/Gas industry, Healthcare, DOD, commercial software, and insurance.

Within sectors I have honed my skills in database architecture, software development, data warehousing and business intelligence.

My BI experience includes the utilization of the Microsoft BI Stack (SQL/SSIS/SSAS/SSRS). Over the last 5years I have developed expertise in Master Data Mangement and Data Quality Services using SQL Server 2012. I have architected several BI solutions utilizing Power Pivot, Power View and multi-dimensional cubes in SSAS.

Over the last 5 years I have gained experienced in Big Data platforms utilizing various data analytics tools.

My goal is to work for a company that is committed to creating and utilizing Kimball methodologies for data warehousing and Business Intelligence.

Specialties: Database design and implementation, including both relational and dimensional models (star schema, snowflake schema).
Data architecture and ETL.
TSQL, C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, Web Services.
SSAS 2012/2008/2005, SSIS 2012/2008/2005, Data Tools 2012/BIDS 2008, SSMS 2012/2008/2005
Power Pivot 2010/2013, Power View 2010/2013
DAX and MDX skills
HP Vertica, Tableau