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Would You Like to Do Technical Reviews of Articles for PASS’s SQL Server Standard?

Brad M. McGehee — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:05:54 GMT

If you haven’t heard yet, PASS has started commissioning articles to be published in the new PDF version of the SQL Server Standard . If you are an experienced DBA with writing experience and want to participate, then you need to check out this link ...(read more)

Help Me Name My New Blog

Brad M. McGehee — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:15:58 GMT

I am in the process of creating a new blog, but I am having difficulty coming up with a good name. I would like to go with a Hawaii-based theme on the blog, so a Hawaii-based name would be great. Below are some ideas that some people have offered so far...(read more)

How to Become an Exceptional DBA, 2nd Edition, Now Available Free

Brad M. McGehee — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:28:27 GMT

About a year ago, the first edition of my book, How to Become an Exceptional DBA , was published. It was short, about 85 pages, and was written for people who were interested in becoming DBAs, and for current DBAs who wanted to become better DBAs. The...(read more)

Exceptional DBA Award Entries Must Be In By July 10, 2009

Brad M. McGehee — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:28:33 GMT

If you have been considering entering yourself in the Exceptional DBA Awards this year, or nominating a DBA you know, don’t procrastinate much longer, as the last date you can enter is July 10, 2009. I am one of four judges who will be selecting the nominees...(read more)

SQLTeach to be Held June 8-12 in Vancouver

Brad M. McGehee — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:27 GMT

SQLTeach (a part of the larger DevTeach event) will be held in Vancouver, BC this June 8-12, 2009. It will offer 136 sessions in 8 different tracks, including 37 SQL Server sessions, 17 Agile sessions, 17 software architecture sessions, and 57 .NET sessions...(read more)

What's Your Job Title?

Brad M. McGehee — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:05:22 GMT

As I travel and visit DBAs from around the United States, I am always surprised at the job titles DBA have. Rarely is their official job title "DBA." Some are Data Analysts, Data Architects, System Administrators, IT Specialists, Developers...(read more)