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Network admin turned DBA

knash-877673

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September 11, 2008 at 10:51 am

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So... in addition to being a full time manager and network admin, the decision has been made that I should also be a DBA. I was wondering if you guys might be able to point me at some articles or whitepapers that could teach me the raw basics. Thank you so much!

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PaulB-TheOneAndOnly SSC Guru Points: 66772 More actions · Answer 1

1- You can start with Books Online, chapter 1.

2- Think twice before doing anything then, when you are totally sure step back and think about it one more time.

3- Always remember you do not own the data, you own the structure but neither the data nor the code.

4- You are responsible for having the database available -including Disaster Management - and for the integrity of the data; nothing more, nothing less.

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Disclaimer: Advice is provided to the best of my knowledge but no implicit or explicit warranties are provided. Since the advisor explicitly encourages testing any and all suggestions on a test non-production environment advisor should not held liable or responsible for any actions taken based on the given advice.

knash-877673 Newbie Points: 8 More actions · Answer 2

PaulB (9/11/2008)
1- You can start with Books Online, chapter 1.
2- Think twice before doing anything then, when you are totally sure step back and think about it one more time.
3- Always remember you do not own the data, you own the structure but neither the data nor the code.
4- You are responsible for having the database available -including Disaster Management - and for the integrity of the data; nothing more, nothing less.

Awesome... 🙂

Any suggestions on a good ebook?

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 738713 More actions · Answer 3

http://www.red-gate.com/products/sql_backup/offers/exceptional_dba_awards.htm?utm_source=dba_awards&utm_medium=button&utm_content=being_exceptional&utm_campaign=sqlbackup

try this one.

Michael Earl-395764 SSC Guru Points: 53873 More actions · Answer 4

Sometimes Steve forgets how to post a hyperlink...

http://www.red-gate.com/products/sql_backup/offers/exceptional_dba_awards.htm?utm_source=dba_awards&utm_medium=button&utm_content=being_exceptional&utm_campaign=sqlbackup

K. Brian Kelley SSC Guru Points: 114704 More actions · Answer 5

knash (9/11/2008)
So... in addition to being a full time manager and network admin, the decision has been made that I should also be a DBA. I was wondering if you guys might be able to point me at some articles or whitepapers that could teach me the raw basics. Thank you so much!

Operational, Development, both?

K. Brian Kelley
@kbriankelley