InstantForum.NET v2.9.0SQLServerCentralhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/notifications@sqlservercentral.comThu, 24 May 2012 13:56:58 GMT20http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic737110-68-1.aspxI am working as a database administrator and crystal reports developer for almost 3 years and am now looking for a new job in Melbourne. Please let me know if you know any company is hiring a dba or report developer. Thanks in advance.Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:28:01 GMTWintophttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic822238-68-1.aspxHiii AllI need sample resume for SQL DBA,can any body guide me, where will i find the sample resumes.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:11:33 GMTsanketahir1985http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1290642-68-1.aspxhiI have around 3 yrs exp as sql server developer..Please let me know the scenario based questions for SQL server developer..Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:51:08 GMTthanisha.venuhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1446-68-1.aspxHi,it seems to me that OLAP/DTS is probably the most interesting technical area for SQL DBAs to get involved in - if you can! Unfortunately in my company they have no current plans to implement it, although there is a constant need for standard database design and stored proc scripting. Is this a common state of affairs - or are all you other DBAs having much more technically challenging fun than me?Paul Ibison PhD, MCSDemail: Paul.Ibison@btinternet.comMon, 29 Oct 2001 03:07:00 GMTPaul Ibisonhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1272932-68-1.aspxLet me state that I know this is a very complicated problem, and of course there's not much getting around it other than "getting a job".I have a predicament: I work as a Windows sysadmin, and I watch over a database server. By that, I mean I make sure it's running, I make sure apps can still connect to it, and not much traffic happening.I really like SQL Server, and want to work as a Jr. DBA. Most of the time though, no one wants to work with you until you've had some data under your stewardship - and for good reason, it's *data*!But how do you counteract this? Run through some tutorials about data that isn't critical to you? Be inventive and use PowerShell to dump system information to a CSV, then create reports off of it (even though you still don't care about it)? Grab your last year of account transactions and import them into DB - then be criticized for such awfully stupid judgement?I've been trying to crack into volunteer DBA work. Guess what? Yeah, you got it, they want people who already do this stuff - "not just anyone".It's a tired problem, but one I'm hoping to hear everyone's thoughts on (and if you know of a volunteer DBA job I'll totally mail them back :hehe:)Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:28:29 GMTilanhamhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1155576-68-1.aspxOk. You spend lots of money and spend years studying to gain some degree of expertise in MS SQL server. However, SQL server's competitions are still alive and well in the job market. Oracle, DB2, Sybase, MySQL and even MS Access. If you get booted your current job where you use SQL server, it can be difficult to find another company that is looking for SQL server skill because that another company could be using Oralce, and in my opinion, it's too much for an average person to gain enough expertise in SQL server and Oracle in one life time.Anything you can share on this concern?Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:35:19 GMTgeuncho6http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1263093-68-1.aspxHello,I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this question but here it goes.It looks like we may be looking for a jr. sql developer in the near future, but I was wondering if there are any set of exercises that we can use as part of the interview for the applicant(s). I think this would help us better assess their skills and fit for the job.Regards,johnWed, 07 Mar 2012 09:21:38 GMTlatingntlmanhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1264457-68-1.aspxI'm thinking of testing the job market, for various reasons.I've had difficulty describing "what I do" to recruiters. I explain that I develop databases and C# .NET applications. Their question is always: "So, are you a DBA or a .NET programmer?" I don't have an acceptable answer to that.As a database developer, I don't manage the care and feeding of production servers. I design the database table structure, write stored procedures and views, create appropriate indexes, optimize queries, implement user and role security, and set up Service Broker solutions. I also write the client, preferably in C# .NET, though I've also done C++, VB, and PowerBuilder. Most of my clients are servers--multi-threaded apps that run as a service and have no UI. Some have interfaces to serial ports, TCP/IP, or third-party manufacturing systems. Recently, I've done quite a bit of ASP.NET.Given the above description, I have to answer the question as ".NET programmer." But I can't imagine having a job in which I'm not allowed to design (or re-design, as is usually the case) the database. As you can see, I have trouble describing "what I do" in a succinct fashion. Although I usually speak to recruiters on the phone, I can "hear" their eyes glaze over when I attempt to explain.I would appreciate any help in shortening and simplifying the explanation.Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:59:37 GMTStephanie Giovanninihttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1164092-68-1.aspxIf you are an experienced SQL Server DBA in the Baltimore, MD area (specifically Columbia), please respond to this post.Position involves installation, monitoring and maintenance of a number of stand-alone and clustered environments. A wide variety of SQL Server version experience as well as clustering is required.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:19:49 GMTjanetkeithhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1257800-68-1.aspxHi SQL Server Central Community,I am looking for your opinion.Where would be the best place(forum/sites) to get small SQL scripting contracts... I am a programmer with about 10 years experience and actually enjoy programming SQL.PS: I don`t like Oracle that much :-DI look forward to your comments.Thanks!MarcSat, 25 Feb 2012 09:47:56 GMTklondikehttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1257644-68-1.aspxI am trying to find a Sr. DBA and a Data Analyst.I am looking for a SR. DBA with excellent SQL Skills. They must have the ability to provide advanced support and lead projects. Ability to analyze and report performance of database. Design and implement schema.Essential Requirements:Database AdministrationReportingDisaster Recovery PlanningScalabilityAbility to normalize and de-normalize databasesReplication & TransformationSecuritySystem HealthLead on various projectsDegree or Equivalent Experience required.4+years DBA experience minimum.Extremely successful and profitable companyFull BenefitsDirect Hire (Contract not available)82,500 - 121,000 DOEWill not allow telecommuting or remote work. Sponsorship is not available.May possibly relocate.Email me at john@talentcloud.netFri, 24 Feb 2012 14:11:28 GMTjohn 68518http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1254976-68-1.aspx[b]SQL Server DBA - Intermediate LevelNtirety Inc - Greater Boston Area[/b]Job Description[u]Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator[/u] Ntirety is in the business of Database Administration as a Service®. As a SQL Server Database Administrator at Ntirety, you will be part of a team of Database Administrators remotely supporting multiple SQL Server installations on our client’s systems all over the world. You will be working with our clients on database projects and proactively ensuring optimal availability and performance of the database systems. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and problem solving of SQL issues that arise while working concurrently with multiple priorities. For this postion, you will be working out of Ntirety Dedham, Massachusettes office. Ntirety is not willing to pay rellocation expenses for this position. [b]Desired Skills & Experience[/b][u]Requirements:[/u]Minimum of [b]2+[/b] years of related experience.Must be authorized to work in the United StatesProcess oriented engineer with strong execution and follow throughskills.Experience supporting SQL2005/SQL2008 in a production environmentWorking knowledge in Networking desired.Strong written and oral communication skills a mustTeam player with ability to multitask with minimal supervision andhigh reliability.Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.You will be responsible for supporting SQL Server databases ensuring their performance, availability and security.You will responsible day to day maintenance of the databases includeing new Database rollouts & upgrades.Ability to configure, perform and test database backup and recovery [u]Desired:[/u]Exposure in replication, log shipping or database mirroringExposure with Integration Services, SSAS and Reporting ServicesPassion for learning and applying ever evolving technologiesStrong customer focus; ability to focus on the client's requirements and exceed expectations [b]Company Description[/b]Ntirety provides Database Administration as a Service, Remote DBA, DBA Managed Services for Oracle, SQL Server and My SQL Databases with a US Staff of Seasoned DBA's. Our Staff utilizes best of breed tools and infrastructure to help augment your existing IT staff. Ntirety offers excellent benefits. Come work for Ntirety, if you like being part of a small team, that makes a difference each and every day.Additional InformationPosted:February 20, 2012Type: Full-timeCompensation:Based Upon Experience[b]Equal Opportunity Employer [/b][b][i][u]NOTE: This is an in-office position in the Boston area, relocation expenses are not available :([/u][/i][/b][b][u]Are you interested?[/u][/b]PM AmarettoSlim or Email michael.ansaldi@ntirety.comMon, 20 Feb 2012 19:04:58 GMTAmarettoSlimhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1253739-68-1.aspxI am trying to understand the different career options with SQL Server. I don't regret making the move from Access, but there is a lot to learn and the various paths are a little confusing for me at the moment.I went on a T-SQL course a few weeks ago as I was told that this is the most important aspect of SQL Server, but I am trying to do the rest on my own as I can't afford the general pricing of these courses. After T-SQL and knowing how SSMS works, I guess there are some possible next steps:- Move to .NET and using VS to develop bespoke applications - a developers job? This looks as though it will take a long time and I would rather delay getting overly involved in .NET and VB.NET/C#.NET development for now. I used an Access form as a front end for one database so can use that in the meantime if necessary as a temporary replacement for .NET. - Business Intelligence. It seems logical to start with SSRS. It looks as though employers are asking for a combination of SSRS, SSIS and SSAS. This may be a logical next step and then maybe SSIS followed by SSAS.- Look at what a DBA does - I am not sure I really understand this or the division between DBA and developer and how the business intelligence people fit in? Would it be possible for someone to clarify this for me as I'm a little confused about what I should be doing training wise.What I am doing now is continuing to work on T-SQL while getting to know SSRS and just very briefly delving into SSIS and SSAS. I don't know if that is enough or where that would categorise me in the job market.The danger at this stage is trying to learn too much and therefore not learning anything properly at all, however, I need to respond to the requirements of the job market and understand what these categorisations mean and where I should be heading.Many thanks for any advice.Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:53:55 GMTmeridius10http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1225512-68-1.aspxWe have an open position for an entry/mid level SQL Report developer. Must include salary requirements and salary history for consideration. Looking for an experienced report writer to assist on a contract basis in report writing. If the candidate proves him/herself in the probationary period permant full time hire will be preferred. Use Visual Studio 2008 and MS SQL Server 2008 using Reporting Services. Resume, references and previous work samples will be required. This is a permanent full time position in our Glen Allen, VA office. Telecommuting possible if resume and qualifications prove ability. BS or experience required. Experienced professionals are welcome to apply to but please be informed that this is a position with entry/mid level salary. Please send us your resume by email if you're interested. There's no need to reply if you are not a US citizen or legal resident. Drug screening & Background check required. Relocation expenses will not be provided or reimbursed. Must include salary requirements and salary history for consideration.Phone: eight zero four 214-674 eightEmail: hshr2012 at yahoo dot comWed, 21 Dec 2011 18:35:47 GMTkinderdesignhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1188151-68-1.aspxHello, my company currently has an opening for a SQL DBA/Developer. The position is in the Metro Detroit area. We prefer local candidates but anyone fitting the job description will be considered. I am the Sr. SQL DBA and the position will be working closely with me. Feel free to email me if you have any specific questions.https://www.quickenloanscareers.com/web/ApplyNow.aspx?ReqID=53292Our company has been named to the Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to Work For the previous 8 years and ranked in the top 15 companies to work for in technology by Computer World.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:02:36 GMTtgarlandhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1200858-68-1.aspxRemote database work has many positive points. * Cost savings. Money is saved by not having to staff a full-time DBA for part-time DBA work. Money that would normally be spent to staff the full-time DBA can be invested towards additional resources, or simply be absorbed back into the company, showing a greater net profit. For example, 50 hours per month (as apposed to 160) may be spent providing proactive database monitoring and routine DBA support. A company only pays for hours in excess of 50 per month as needed. This allows the recurring cost of DBA support to be kept to a minimum while maintaining the availability of additional DBA support as needed. So basically, an organization is able to pay only for what it needs. Investment is based on specific business requirements, not salary requirements of a qualified DBA that will likely be hammered by employment offers from different firms. * Better quality support. When an organization out-sources remote database support, the remote database support company takes on the burden of recruiting/maintaining DBA staff, funding employee benefits, office space, equipment, employee training and other related costs of having an employee. Furthermore, a remote DBA company should be able to provide a DBA staff with depth and diverse database knowledge. Ideally, the company requiring remote DBA support would have access to all of the resources of the company providing remote DBA services, not just a single employee.Indirectly this cost get reduced as well * Hiring costs * Benefits * Taxes * Paid time off (unavailability) * Equipment * Training costs * Turnover costs (after they get trained and experienced)Please do visit [url] http://dbawork.com/index.html [/url]Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:21:47 GMTdbaworkaichttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic755364-68-1.aspxHi,I'm interested in starting my own small business doing remote dba and software development work. I recently passed the certification in SQL Server 2008 (BI, Database Developer and DBA exams) and would like to start offering remote dba service alongside my software services. I am going to bring some senior people on board as consultants in the event that my lack of experience with DBA work is a problem.I have worked primarily as a developer and don't really know much about the DBA/Database Developer world. I'd prefer to work for clients remotely. Is there a market out there for that? I've seen widely varying prices--some for $1400 a month for 24/7 monitoring to $300 a month per server.Could anyone fill me in on a) whether there is good demand for remote dba services and b) what the price ranges are for the services?Thanks,RonSat, 18 Jul 2009 20:21:18 GMTrstecklyhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1195703-68-1.aspxHello!I'm a little bit curious about opportunity of moving to another country for DBAs.As I know it is common practise to hire software developers overseas, but what about DBA?I'm working in IT since 2003 (officially, in reality - since 2001) and about three years solely as a MS SQL and Oracle DBA (much more MS SQL than Oracle). Before this I had to work with all of IT-connected activities (networking, software, servers, databases, etc). This year I passed MS SQL 2008 DBA and Dev MCITP certifications and planning to achieve OCP (already passed 1Z0-051 SQL Fundamentals I) to end of year.You can check my [url=http://www.linkedin.com/pub/stanislav-kamaletdinov/17/b46/181]Linkedin profile[/url] for more information.Is it possible for me to find employer that will hire me and will sponsor working permit?What should I do for this?Maybe I should find remote job for beginning?Thanks in advance.Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:16:05 GMTzarnayahttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1187619-68-1.aspxI have 8+ years of experience in SQL Server production servers maintenance and support.Located in Russia. Looking for a remote job all-over the world.Will send my CV on a request.Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:59:38 GMTabrukovsky.vhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1182772-68-1.aspxHello everybody.I am new to Toronto, Canada and I def need advice from local about getting my first SQL job.I have a degree and some experience in prprogramming.e. writing queries but not enough to get paid position I guess- maybe am wrong. So that is the reason why I want to take volunteering position for start and when I prove myself I hope to get paid position.I have been sending resume and my SQL certificate to IT companies but nobody would reply- so I am kinda stuck.Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.CheersAndreWed, 28 Sep 2011 13:09:55 GMTandrejzankihttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1162951-68-1.aspx1) http://agency.governmentjobs.com/maricopa/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=338705&hit_count=yes&headerFooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271.0%27%3E%3Cheader%2F%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND_KEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E19%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3C%2Fstruct%3E%3C%2Fdata%3E%3C%2FwddxPacket%3E2) http://agency.governmentjobs.com/maricopa/default.cfm?action=viewjob&JobID=344932&ViewSupp=Yes&headerfooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271.0%27%3E%3Cheader%2F%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND_KEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E19%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3C%2Fstruct%3E%3C%2Fdata%3E%3C%2FwddxPacket%3EThey're both in Maricopa County, Az. I recently passed 70-432 so I am MCTS in Admin Track and am currently studying for 70-450, I do admin and report development at my current job amongst host of other things they ask me to do. Got about little over a yr in real SQL administrative and BI work, but I consider myself to be good in what I do.I am interested in above two positions. Do the two positions seem a bit above the reach of a recent MCTS? Since the closing date is continuous, I do not think they are in a hurry to hire so I might have the time to wait until I get my MCITP to apply. What do you think? (I know about getting a local government job. Getting the job is the difficult part. Once you get in and pass the probationary, it's not that difficult and when it gets technically difficult, you can get the vendors to help you out.)Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:27:55 GMTgeuncho6http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1157915-68-1.aspxLooking to fill two positons in west suburbs of Chicago.#1. Jr. Level programmer familiar with ASP.NET, VB.NET, JavaScript, MS SQL Server 2005 and XML Web services. Must be ready to learn and take on the responsibilities quickly. #2. College Intern to work part time flexible horus as a web content specialist. Preferrably a comp. science or marketing major and familiar with web technologies. This may provide an opportunity to receive a job offer after graduation.Both of these positions offer a great opportunity at a fantastic company. Personality and "fit" into our group is important. Must be hard working and responsible and eager to prove yourself.If you are interested please reply to this post! Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:28:11 GMTSteve Schwartinghttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1155419-68-1.aspxI am currently working with SQL server for my current job, but still am not an expert. As you know SQL server is very broad and deep sets of multiple technologies that will get bigger and broader.I am beginning to wonder, will it be wiser to shift my area of concentration from SQL server to Microsoft Access? The reason being that large # of small to medium, and even big fortune 500 companies cannot operate without Access. I know that some local governments' detention center are still operating with Access for inmate management. Another reason is that it's easier and takes less time to develop expertise in my opinion.Your opinion?Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:11:02 GMTgeuncho6http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1148172-68-1.aspxHiI live in UK and I am a job seeker.I am good reader for this forum but never posted much on this.I finished my Masters in dec 2007 and gave birth to baby in 2008.So i was busy with baby but at the same time i started reading .net ,i thought it gonna be easy to read and get job.But because of lack of concentration i couldn't get job actually i didn't apply any job.and later about year back i started learning sql server and MSBI ,attended classes ,and same again i am reading practising but not able to get the confidence.when i see user's posts about their queries and problems i get lot of tense and think how to solve if i face that.Well actually this all about my background my question is , i want to apply jobs now,and i am new to job field but i have to keep 2yr's exp in my resume to forward it,how i have to prepare for interview and what they will expect from me.Please any help will be appreciate.To be frankly i am reading from past 9 months but never applied any job ,always feel like i have to read bit more,and i know if i attend interview i will know my level but still i am bit confused or may be scared of something or actually don't know.ThanksPratsTue, 26 Jul 2011 05:27:45 GMTSSNEW http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1143519-68-1.aspxI am in need of a SQL Server DBA for a client based in Lansing, MI. If you would be interested in more information, please send me a note at holly@profsearchgroup.com.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:12:41 GMTHolly Kochhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1141429-68-1.aspxHello there, new to the forums. Stumbled here and noticed you guys have a great community.I'm requesting assistance with some career advice. Currently I'm working as an Access developer/admin and am looking for a job in the Hartford area. I do enjoy working with Access, but I feel that it has limited career potential. I love and have a passion for anything database related and I assume most of you do as well. Last year at this time I was looking at the job market/contemplating graduate school. I started getting into SQL Server and started reading the MCTS EXAM 432 training kit from Microsoft. That's when I decided to go to graduate school and I am expecting my MBA degree in a few weeks. I took the Access job a couple months ago because I finally had a time in my hectic school schedule, in addition to the need of money and experience. I have little knowledge with SQL Server, but once my courses are over, I plan to dive into the SQL Server books. I will be looking for a job that has anything to deal with SQL Server, but my ultimate goal is to become a DBA. I have an extreme desire to learn new things, either computer or business related (hence the MBA). I have seen many jobs that deal with SQL Server, but many are coupled with C or Java requirements, which I have no experience with other than college courses. I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice on how to get started? I always see jobs such as Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, but they all require a few years experience. It is rare to find anything entry level related to SQL Server. Anyways, thanks in advance!-FranuzzWed, 13 Jul 2011 17:08:48 GMTfranuzzhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1135756-68-1.aspxhello members, Several times I have faced the questions like- What is reason for change? At most cases one does it for hike in salary, but you cant give this reason to interviewer.Please help me out to give a good answer.Mon, 04 Jul 2011 02:04:53 GMTWebsite Designhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1133360-68-1.aspxLocation is Washington DC. Required Exp: Minimum Associates Degree with 5+ years experience. Skills: MS Access, MS Excel (Complex Formulas, Pivot Table, and Etc), Oracle SQL*Plus, MS SQL. Must be able to reconcile data, prepare and give presentations to top management.Create tables from SAS program. Must be able to meet deadlines. Person should be fluent in ENGLISH. Send resumes to mini78_in@yahoo.com.Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:12:05 GMTmini78_inhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic813542-68-1.aspxHi every one.I am looking for a job in (India--mahara.--Pune)currentlly i m woking as a Software Support in SqlServer-2005.I have exp. near about 2.3 years. Currentlly i am working on Maintain the Procedure,Table,Viwes.and writing a query also.if anybody have a job please give me chance.Waiting for Positive Rply.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:37:01 GMTmandarcoolkarni31http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic149676-68-1.aspxDoes anyone know what the Median Salary for DBAs in the Richmnd, Virginia area? Say for a SQL Server 2000 DBA with 6 years experience (Programming 6, Administration 4) and with Replication and DB Migration Experience. Also, possess a SQL Server 7 Admin MCP (but no other Certifications.) Mon, 06 Dec 2004 13:05:00 GMTkevinsql7http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1112272-68-1.aspxHi,I'm in the process of applying for DBA roles in the UK (Midlands) and wanted some information if possible on the likely interview questions for this role.I am I suppose an accidental dba at the moment, responsible for around 20 production databases, both internally and for customers. These are SQL 2005 and 2008 dbs. I am pretty well versed in Disaster Recovery, SQL (and T-SQL to a certain degree), along with SSRS, performance troubleshooting, VBScript, ASP and VB6.I have a number of roles at the moment (including managing people), but am finding a significant portion of my time is being devoted to DBA tasks. It is something I'm particularly interested in and so would like to get into it as a full time career.Any help offered on this matter would be greatly appreciated.Thanks.Fri, 20 May 2011 05:27:13 GMTberniesprousterhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1097352-68-1.aspxI have over 10+ years of experience in software development.I am System Analyst looking for freelance work, my skill sets:MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY====================* SHAREPOINT 2003 / MOSS 2007 / SHAREPOINT 2010* DOTNET (ASP.NET / C# / VB.NET)* ASP, VB* Database (SQL Server, Oracle & MS Access)* Crystal Reports & SQL Server Reporting ServiceOTHER======PHP 4/5MySQLJoomlaWordPressI am looking for Development, Maintenance and Migration projects.I would also love to support existing project and looking out for new project. I will be able to provide give quick turnaround and deliver project on time.[email]sumeet.leo@gmail.com[/email]Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:05:59 GMTsumeet.leohttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1093621-68-1.aspxGrowing company in Cleveland requires a SQL Server DBA with the following for a contract to hire position:·Monitor system for normal operations including database availability, performance tuning, indexing, data and error checking and error handling.·Recommend upgrades to maintain reliability and performance.·Daily administration of database event logs. ·Follow system management standards and procedures including naming conventions and directory structures, local and remote access rights, server and client software.·Perform day-to-day database administration activities to ensure integrity, security and availability of production and development environments.·Adhere to standard change control procedures across production and development environments.·Make recommendations to improve database and application design standards that will increase performance, reliability, and ease of administration.·Work closely with senior database staff in support of project deliverables.·Responsible for database access security in adherence with security policies.·Requires a four-year degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.·Candidates must have 5+ years of experience working as a DBA in a software development team responsible for maintaining a Microsoft SQL server environment, data schemas and writing stored procedures.·DB2 UDB for iSeries experience a plus.·Skills in data aggregation using SSIS; experience with ETL applications. ·SQL 2000 / 2005 replication and knowledge of high availability environments a plus.·Able to work flexible schedules including 3rd shift rotation.Send resumes to holly@profsearchgroup.comThu, 14 Apr 2011 09:14:02 GMTHolly Kochhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic744607-68-1.aspxI have over 10 years experience in MSSQL database adminstration/development and have worked on MSSQL since MSSQL 6.5 and upto MSSQL 2008. I don't have any experience in MSSQL SSAS/SSRS. I'm looking for a junior/senior MSSQL DBA/Developer position in San Francisco/Bay Area. I'm a U.S. citizen and living in Bay Area.I have the followining certifications:• MCITP: Database Administrator 2008• MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance• MCITP: Database Developer 2008• MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Database DevelopmentI also have general knowledge and experience in VB.NET and Windows OS. I have extensive experience in Visual FoxPro.Please PM me for any potential jobs and/or questions.Thanks in advance.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:16:41 GMTpcwc66http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1059191-68-1.aspxHi,I have been working as MSSQL 2000 developer and administrator for over 4 years. I started looking for a new job recently, and realized that all the current DBA/developer jobs require at least 2005 and often 2008 experience, which I unfortunately do not have.I'd like to get advice from the community - basically have 2 questions:1. What is the best way to learn MSSQL 2005/2008 other than from a job (i.e. I need to get some experience with 2005/2008 to at least be given a chance in a company which values my MSSQL 2000 experience, but really needs 2005/2008 experience)?2. What websites or other places would you advise me to search/post resume to ... or any other advice [btw, I live in NYC and looking for a job here].Thanks a lot!Sat, 05 Feb 2011 19:51:15 GMTsql_erhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1053784-68-1.aspxHi,We are a small company developing tools for database users. We are basically seeking feedback for one of our latest tools. For now, we give it out 100% free (no gimmicks). Its been years in development, and we would really like some feedback from users. You can read about it here: http://www.nobhillsoft.com/DianaLite.aspxSo, if you think its useful, do give it a shot, tell us what you think. Any feedback would be highly appreciated. Thank YouNob Hill SoftwareWed, 26 Jan 2011 04:57:35 GMTdzrihen83http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1069278-68-1.aspxHello,We are a Phoenix-based fortune 500 company and we are looking for a senior level DBA that will be responsible for support, tuning and administration of MS SQL Server databases.Job Purpose: Responsible for participating in the design, implementation, and maintenance of databases, optimizing performance, manage system resources , database security and data protection. May work with application development teams to optimize application performance. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Develop plans for providing reliable, recoverable, and scalable databases/computing environments to store and integrate company data. Build and maintain overall systems architecture concerning databases back-end servers and computing environment including systems integration. Build and maintain databases (Mainly MS SQL server, maybe some minor involvement for Oracle) and application tools on multiple platforms – Windows2003, 2008 Allocate systems storage and develops plans for future resource requirements for the database system. Plan and execute database major and minor upgrades including security patches. Ensure systems programmers can use the applications within the storage structures/primary objects. Modify database structures as necessary in order to accommodate the needs of systems programmer. Develop and define security procedures, administrative controls and monitors user access to databases and maintains database security. Monitor and optimize the performance of databases including preparation of periodical metrics. Prepare and maintain database operational procedure documentation. Evaluate and assess the database technologies Ensure all data can be recovered in the event of systems failures. Create data archival solutions to meet data retention requirements. Ensure compliance with vendor license agreements. Participate for 24x7 operations and supports of production databases, applications, taking part in on-call pager rotation, and responding to critical situations during weekends and off hours. Providing project estimates and ensure projects and tasks are completed within acceptable timeframe and to customer specifications/requirements. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IS, or related degree, or equivalent experience. 5-6 years experience working with multiple database platforms, including creating and maintaining multiple operating systems. If anyone is interested, please reply or email me a copy of your resume to zyx20202@yahoo.comKevinThu, 24 Feb 2011 13:34:57 GMTzyx20202http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic716502-68-1.aspxHey everbody.I'm from Austria and have about 2 years experience in SQL Server 2000 and 2005 but not specialized(because of my day-to-day business and my diversified job). Now I want to specialize in SQL Server als DBA and/or BI Develover because I'm very interested in it. In January this year I take the 70-431 exam and this year i want to take the 70-443 and 70-444 exam and so on.... To deepen these topics I want to work as a freelancer or something like that because I want to use off time efficiently(especially on fridays). Does anyone now something like that or can anyone give me information for trainings etc. to meet my goal as a MCITP in DBA and BI Development?I hope you can give me some information.I wish you a nice evening.Yours FrankWed, 13 May 2009 15:41:26 GMTkiendl.franzhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1049586-68-1.aspxI was wondering how to search for jobs that require multiple technologies. If you take any jobsearch site like Careerbuilder, Dice etc The keywords i can use are like 'SQL Server' or 'PL SQL' or 'DB2' and yes it works.What if i want to work in jobs that require multiple technologies, Ex: [b]"We are looking for a DB developer whose 60% of work will be on dev n design of the DB. 20 % requires to develop applications in C#/.NET. 20% of the work is to install and mainatain applications on virtutal machines. Knowledge of VM Ware is a plus. "[/b]I know this looks wierd but , what if i wanna work on SQL server installations on Virtual machines. How can i search for a job that requires SQL Server + VM warre skills . Please suggest. Currently working as a DB Developer (work is limitted to SQL Server)Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:03:25 GMTMinnesota - Viking http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1046847-68-1.aspxI'm looking for feedback from anyone who has worked for or with Sogeti. I'm looking at moving over to work with them in a position where I'll be architecting BI solutions and I've not heard much about them. Please send replies via Private Message if you'd rather not post in the forum.Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:55:59 GMTJohn Rowan