About the Reviewer

Glyn Astill has over 15 years experience in system administration, software development, and database development on both Windows and Linux systems. During this time, highly available and high performance Linux database systems have been a major focus.

He currently works for LexisNexis Risk Solutions as a Senior DBA. Prior to joining LexisNexis, Glyn worked as a developer and DBA for seetickets.com, a UK ticket agency, where he was responsible for designing and supporting database systems capable of sustaining periods of very high load during popular ticket on-sales.

I want to thank my wonderful wife Elizabeth and my amazing daughter Ruby for supporting me.