Hari Raya 2009

Salam...hopefully its not to late for me to publish the hari raya entry.Our first day Raya was in Sungai Long which is with my family.This year is the most horrible hari Raya cz both me n hubby bz with our work but I think this year is the most precious Ramadhan which i ever had.Buka puasa with apa yg ada aje...not like previous Ramadhan.

1st Raya - After bermaaf-maafan , went to Untie Rahmah(Kajang) and Angah(Klang)
@My Parents House

@Untie Rahmah Resort House...

with Classic English decoration...so adorable...
"Untie....nnt tlg designkan rumah sy ya....I want master bedroom with wardrobe closet tu..huhuhu..."






2nd Raya -
On the 2nd day raya,we planned to balik kampung in Tapah,Perak.But due to some incident happened,this year we straight away to Gopeng,my other untie's house.
Usually we straight away go to Mak Yang house.Every year,all my cousins,uncle n unties will meet here on the 2nd day raya' nite.I love this routine.After having dinner all my causin will queue up to ask for Duit Raya...previously the person in queue was me but now its my turn to give them 'duit raya'.


1st pic: me with my Umar
2nd pic : my family with my aunt and opah

3rd Raya- Overnite at Tapah,visit relatives house then had a first class durian.Huhuhu...i think this kind of durian will never found in KL ever.




Uda and Muadz

4th Raya - Went to Malacca(Visit Zirul's Relatives)

5th - raya went to malacca again.Zirul got breakdown in Malacca.Overnite in malacca and had seafood in Umbai...fresh and delicious.....

Last day before Raya Holiday

a week before raya i have lots of things need to be done.Apply patches for all developement servers, housekeeping, clear out logs,make sure all the mount point in production server is not 100% utilised and so many many things before having a long holiday.

My concern is of course Production Server.Im so worried cz Im still new in RAC(Oracle Cluster) environment.For production database...i have to make sure all the backup is working fine including net backup,file system backup, export and RMAN.

I already know that PNB had requested a new environment for Income Distribution.I tot it was done by his new DBA.The manager said he need this environment before hari raya.Everyday keep on asking me whether is complete or not.Thats mean it has to be done by ME and I have to complete it before raya.
Huh....so stress...org lain dah bersukaria nak bercuti....im still struggling completing my task.

Actually we have some problem on front end setup for the new environment.That was the last day and im so worried.Alhamdulillah...Shan from iflex helps me alot.We found out a really minor silly mistakes and on 12.00pm...the new environment is ready.
Wah..so so happy cz that day our PM gave us half day.yeay....


and...




While packing to go back home, I ask Mat, our DCO Head...what else to check..I have done on my database site. Then mat asked me to check the replication status. Then i check the status with confidence.From the result its shown that outstanding writing and the number is keep on increasing..not even one writes to DR site.Huh.....sounds like we are having a disaster.rasa nak menangis je takut tak dpt nak beraya....

if database crash during hari raya...we have no backups on DR site.huh...so scary....and for sure our boss will kill us.

we still monitor the performance about 1 hour..checking network,database,connection and so on...still incresing...OMG..what should I do....Im not expert in Veritas Replication...


Then we decided to call our vendor,Koon Hoong from GCIS.Thank God,he's available.He asked me to run some command to know the status and details of the server.I have sent the output to him and still no solution.I request him to remote my notebook but he dont have any software to remote.Normallly we used Webex.

Hmm...end up..he guided me thru Gtalk.Huhuhu...so scared cz Im still new in VVR.I only know the basic commands.But..i have to...if not....tak boleh raya...

after 4 hours troubleshooting...we found that the connection is not establish.But the network is OK.Maybe lost of connection in DR server.So we decided to reboot the DR server remotely.Its too risky.If Having problem in DR..we have to go to DR site in Subang area...huh...too far from here..means confirm mmg tak boleh raya la...

Alhamdulillah...God Bless us...the server succesfully rebooted and we just resume the replication and all things works as usual.That time is 6.45pm.huhuhuhu...Mat have to go back hometown in kedah and I have to take care my both kids since my hubby also got fibre breakdown in Melaka...huhuhu....That is we have to pay when involving in operation team.My hubby works in operation team too.Both are dealling with critical system and should be NO DOWNTIME by hook or by crook.Pity my sons.

...many2 thanks to Koon Hoong for his kindness.he's a cool and nice person.Siap buat lawak lg masa critical tu..Huhuhu....reduce my stress.really impress the GCIS team while doing their work.Always smiles and cool even in stress and critical period.I still remember when we are doing downtime when the system crashed. Basu from Iflex as DBA, Kiat Fei and Hoong from Veritas.And that is the precious time cz we learn how to tackle the problem.And since all the experts are here...I asked so many2 things even silly question to them...huhuhu...nasib la....on job training.

anyway...thats all before raya incident.......as per Koon Hoong said...now i can peacefully having my hari raya,InsyaAllah.Thank you very very much ..u really save my day.

Ramadhan

...Without lovely hubby.Feel so lonely.No shoulder to cry on.No partner to argue with.Hmm....have to admit.This is the decision that we had made.Career advancement for him.
In the morning have to send this little heros to skool and baby sitters house.After office have to rush out and fetch Muadz before 5.30pm,then Umar before 630pm.Huh....luckily our system is quite stable and no need to stay back.But I still have lots more pending issues need to be solved. If got downtime or need to so some maintenance, I really don't know how to manage my kids. Maybe bring them to the office and let my team look after them while I'm doing my work.Actually, I can use VPN but the connection "too fast" even though Im using 4MB streamyx.
Huhuhu...cant imagine hows the things would be.

To my bos...so sorry....i cant commit anything after 5pm.Family should comes first.Maybe I have to decide...
Ya Allah..please..guide me to the right path.Really love my job and of course my family too.

FDS Go Live

Finally...Our FDS Go Live!!!

End to end simulation and FDS Go Live.
Its a very tough time to commit and I think i did it successfully. Thank god,my company managed to appoint an expert DBA from Iflex Solutions for about 4 weeks(21 july-21 august). He's same age with me but in terms of skill...im just a junior DBA compared to him. But its a good time for me to learn especially in RAC(Oracle Real Application Cluster) environment.

In the same time, I also have to take care of Veritas Replication and HPUX System Administration.I feel like in disaster as i said before, since Rushdan left the company, I have to take over all his roles.Im totally new in these core things.A bit disappointed because from 4 weeks with the Iflex dba,nothing much i can explore about Oracle RAC because most of the time I spent my time to solve Veritas and HPux issues.

Actually..learning process is all about commitment.May be i have to improve my time management skills, problem solving skills and so many soft skill which i could have to make my life better.

im back...

Hmmm...bz with so many things.

For me, being a DBA is not so easy. When my colleague resigned last month, i have to take over all his tasks and all his current roles.Manage the all oracle 10g database in unix(HPux) environment is the most challenging part.This is because i dont have basic skills in Hpux and at the same time need to study the Single Database and Cluster(RAC) and also the replication tools-Veritas Cluster .This is totally new for me but i really take it as a challenge.

Assume me know nothing about oracle,veritas and HPux.Huh....its a critical time since the system will go live end of this month.Not even me, everyone in this project need to be a very2 fast learner.

Anyway, many2 thanks and credits to my former superior,who teach me a lot.He's not a spoon feeder.Silly questions has not been entertained.But he's a good trainer actually.Alhamdulillah,with his patient(since im not like Hilman, he did mentioned..Hilman ajar sekali je terus dapat...ade org tu ajar byk2 kali pun tak dpt2...huhuhu) i managed to handle all the db servers but untill now Im still in learning process and will try my very best to improve my skills.

'my best friend'(indian developer) also helps me a lot.They told me to bodek2 thay guy so that he can help me easily.

I still remember,the Indian dba who did the fine tuning for our db refused to do his work when my superior ask him to liase with me.He said..."She knows nothing". That was my 1st week I involved in this project...huuhuhu.....so sad but that is not the point for me to give up.

Caiyukk...caiyukkkk ida.

How well do i know my husband?

Finally.......

Tagged by jal on 'How well do you know your husband?'.

1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen?

Kungfu Panda and all the cartoon series..cz Muadz conquer the tv almost all the time.

2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad?

Mayonnaise and thousand island

3. What's one food he doesn't like?

Ladies Finger aka bendi

4. You go out to eat and have a drink. What does he order?

Teh halia

5. Where did he go to high school?

SM Taman Kosas, MRSM Jasin

6. What shoe size does he wear?

10

7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be?

dockers, levi's, ...ni influence from his colleage la ni.....sabo je la....

8. What is his favorite type of sandwich?

Tuna sandwich

9. What would this person eat every day if he could?

Nasi lemak with red delicious sambal.....and also Asam pedas...tak boring ke?

10. What is his favorite cereal?

Oat.When got nothing to eat.

11. What would he never wear?

Singlet or sleeveless.

12. What is his favorite sports team?

Hmmmm......sounds like none.Maybe All Blacks.

13. Who did he vote for?

definitely not KJ...

14. Who is his best friend?

Hmmm......of course his wife.

15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do?

Doing housework... family time katanye....

I wish i can get a perfect maid....meet my ISO and requirements...huhuhu....

16. What is his heritage?

Malay+Chinese- Melaka mari....

17. What is his favourite colour?

Of course Black...Black...Black....

18. What is his habit?

searching and download the latest movies....

19. What is he proud of?

Our two heroes...and lovely wife...

20. Lastly, do you think he will read this?

No...unless I told him to read.

P/s: Jal.....0-0 arrr......

My new gadget

Its a medela swing breastpump!.

After almost 6 months doing survey, price and product comparison, finally i decided to buy this model.My requirement is..small, handy, single pump,stylo and quiet.But this swing is not quiet as spectra 3.Macam mesin potong rumput pun ada juga..

Actually this a reward for myself cz until now,Im still fully breasfeeding Umar.Its my birthday present too(paid with my own money ok...hehehe).Im not going to ask my hubby to give me this since he's monthly commitment is too high.Paying all debts,bills, insurances...So...I just want to be a good wife...hehehe....kononnye la....

Maybe its too late for me to buy this since Umar is already 1 year old.What can I say, pocket is tak mengizinkan....But i wish i can breastfeed him until 2 years old like my eldest son,Muadz.Amin

Fo those who are looking for medela breastpump with really2 reasonable price kindly browse this website http://mybreastpumpshop.blogspot.com/ .TQ very2 much aja.Your mother are sooo nice.

Yesterday at KLCC, I saw something nice which suits my pump.

Cooler bag cum diaper and backpack(can be my handbag too).Since everyday I need to bring my notebook,handbag,coolerbag.So heavy maaa(alasan la tu....)....and this is quite pricey....so HOW?but this month I already finished some amount for pump...and this month is MEGASALE.And my payday is 31st.Someone plsss help me....(dont tell my hubby yer.....)

EBM Stock

Alhamdulillah, finally I managed to restock my EBM(expressed breast milk) for almost 5 days.
Usually I only can get about 14oz perday for 2 pumping sessions.But its still not meet the demand since Umar drinks about 18oz everyday.So i have to top up another 4oz from the existing stock.After all, my existing stock will be decreased from day to day.

During a long weekend(plus CNY), I keep on pumping even Umar is direct breastfeed when I'm at home.To fullfill the demand, I need to eat extra and drinks a lot of water and of course increase the pumping session. Huh...tired...but when I see the stock in the fridge, wahhh...feel like in heaven..huhuhuhu.....almost every half an hour I opened the fridge to see all my EBM.Hahahahha....going crazy with my EBM....


Actualy, the best time to make a lot of EBM stock is when we are in maternity leave or confinement day. On that time, our prolactin hormone is quite high and our attention is just only for our baby. During my confinement period,I can get about half of my fridge storage.
Unluckily I didnt have the pic.My hubby accidentally deleted the folder.
I even can give Muadz drinks my EBM due to lack of storage since my previous fridge is one door fridge.Then I decided to change 2 doors fridge.Easy to manage and no need to defrost when the snow is thick.

Actually to be a nursing mom is a commitment.Need to buy a good pump(but now I only hand expressed since Im too lazy to wash the parts),4-5 pumping sessions per day(but mine is only 2 sessions due to lazynessss).
For me ,there's the only way to appreciate our child since almost 12hrs working everyday(plus extra working hours and damn traffic jam).And Praise to Allah that until now my lil Umar is still fully breastfeed for almost 12 months.

The best thing for being a nursing mom is.....I can shoppe extra since the allocation for formula milk is mine. Huhuhuhu....best kan....
So, breastfeed your baby and you have an extra money for shopping...yippee....