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Wjat would be a good supplmental skill to SQL server

  • December 10, 2011 at 4:49 am

    #249406

    Normally employers don't ask for just one set of skill such as in one suite of product as SQL server. This is more the case in the current environment of the over-supply of job seekers.

    If you have some level of proficiency in administration, and t-sql programming, what would be a good supplemental skill that you can consider learning to make yourself more marketable?

    I think .net programming would be a good supplement, but not everyone is cut out to be a a programmer.

  • December 10, 2011 at 6:29 am

    #1419706

    - How about windows 7/2008(r2)

    - networking basics

    - communication skills

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  • December 10, 2011 at 8:26 am

    #1419718

    powershell.

    anything on the BI side - SSIS, SSRS, SSAS

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  • December 10, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    #1419760

    My recommendation would be to be a lot different than the masses of unemployed. Although it's certainly good to have a well rounded background, unless you're really, really good at something, you're just like the rest of the folks looking for a job. Pick your passion and excel at it. The jobs will come.

    --Jeff Moden

    RBAR is pronounced "ree-bar" and is a "Modenism" for Row-By-Agonizing-Row.
    First step towards the paradigm shift of writing Set Based code:
    ________Stop thinking about what you want to do to a ROW... think, instead, of what you want to do to a COLUMN.

    Change is inevitable... Change for the better is not.

    Helpful Links:
    How to post code problems
    How to Post Performance Problems
    Create a Tally Function (fnTally)

  • December 10, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    #1419769

    You may go with multiple DBMS to enhance your skillset like sybase or oracle with Sql server.

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  • December 10, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    #1419773

    If you are not completely committed to IT .. and I mean COMPLETELY, then I would suggest taking a college or graduate school course leading to a degree, and/or a Masters Degree in Business Managment. My reasoning .. compare your highest paying IT non-management position, to that of a Department / Division manager of almost any company, and do not stop there go on up the chain of command. The logical thinking that you must have to be successful in the IT world will come in very handy in the business world at markedly higher salaries / benefits / perks.

    For a specific example of what I mean. Picture yourself requesting additional funding, say for additional servers, who makes the decision as to wether or not you get the funding ? I'll bet that is a business manager, making a higher salary than that of highest hands on DBA / Developer / Web programmer / etc.

    If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something.

    Ron

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  • December 11, 2011 at 7:14 am

    #1419801

    george sibbald (12/10/2011)

    powershell.

    anything on the BI side - SSIS, SSRS, SSAS

    Darned, I even forgot that one, despite of my article "Me, myself and Powershell[/url]" :crying:

    Thank you for bringing it up, George :smooooth:

    salum (12/10/2011)

    ...like sybase or oracle ...

    Now, now, ... were talking database systems, wright :hehe:

    This actually is a good point. It is always a strong point to be able to find your way in multiple environments or to be able to at least read the code written.

    That's one of the reasons some of us try to stick with ansi sql and never use proprietary language features.

    But, as Jeff mentioned, excel.

    Johan

    Learn to play, play to learn !

    Dont drive faster than your guardian angel can fly ...
    but keeping both feet on the ground wont get you anywhere :w00t:

    - How to post Performance Problems
    - How to post data/code to get the best help[/url]

    - How to prevent a sore throat after hours of presenting ppt

    press F1 for solution, press shift+F1 for urgent solution 😀

    Need a bit of Powershell? How about this

    Who am I ? Sometimes this is me but most of the time this is me

  • December 11, 2011 at 8:22 am

    #1419806

    bitbucket-25253 (12/10/2011)

    If you are not completely committed to IT .. and I mean COMPLETELY, then I would suggest taking a college or graduate school course leading to a degree, and/or a Masters Degree in Business Managment. My reasoning .. compare your highest paying IT non-management position, to that of a Department / Division manager of almost any company, and do not stop there go on up the chain of command. The logical thinking that you must have to be successful in the IT world will come in very handy in the business world at markedly higher salaries / benefits / perks.

    For a specific example of what I mean. Picture yourself requesting additional funding, say for additional servers, who makes the decision as to wether or not you get the funding ? I'll bet that is a business manager, making a higher salary than that of highest hands on DBA / Developer / Web programmer / etc.

    Oddly enough, some of us make more than our bosses. 😀

    --Jeff Moden

    RBAR is pronounced "ree-bar" and is a "Modenism" for Row-By-Agonizing-Row.
    First step towards the paradigm shift of writing Set Based code:
    ________Stop thinking about what you want to do to a ROW... think, instead, of what you want to do to a COLUMN.

    Change is inevitable... Change for the better is not.

    Helpful Links:
    How to post code problems
    How to Post Performance Problems
    Create a Tally Function (fnTally)

  • December 11, 2011 at 8:25 am

    #1419807

    ALZDBA (12/11/2011)

    That's one of the reasons some of us try to stick with ansi sql and never use proprietary language features.

    But, as Jeff mentioned, excel.

    Heh... It's a personal belief, for sure, but I believe that "Ansi SQL" and "Excelling" are mutually exclusive terms especially when it comes to batch processing. 🙂

    --Jeff Moden

    RBAR is pronounced "ree-bar" and is a "Modenism" for Row-By-Agonizing-Row.
    First step towards the paradigm shift of writing Set Based code:
    ________Stop thinking about what you want to do to a ROW... think, instead, of what you want to do to a COLUMN.

    Change is inevitable... Change for the better is not.

    Helpful Links:
    How to post code problems
    How to Post Performance Problems
    Create a Tally Function (fnTally)

  • December 11, 2011 at 11:22 am

    #1419823

    Jeff Moden (12/11/2011)

    ALZDBA (12/11/2011)

    That's one of the reasons some of us try to stick with ansi sql and never use proprietary language features.

    But, as Jeff mentioned, excel.

    Heh... It's a personal belief, for sure, but I believe that "Ansi SQL" and "Excelling" are mutually exclusive terms especially when it comes to batch processing. 🙂

    That's exactly why it causes so many mixed feelings, so many times :hehe:

    Johan

    Learn to play, play to learn !

    Dont drive faster than your guardian angel can fly ...
    but keeping both feet on the ground wont get you anywhere :w00t:

    - How to post Performance Problems
    - How to post data/code to get the best help[/url]

    - How to prevent a sore throat after hours of presenting ppt

    press F1 for solution, press shift+F1 for urgent solution 😀

    Need a bit of Powershell? How about this

    Who am I ? Sometimes this is me but most of the time this is me

  • December 11, 2011 at 11:43 am

    #1419825

    Jeff Moden (12/11/2011)

    bitbucket-25253 (12/10/2011)

    If you are not completely committed to IT .. and I mean COMPLETELY, then I would suggest taking a college or graduate school course leading to a degree, and/or a Masters Degree in Business Managment. My reasoning .. compare your highest paying IT non-management position, to that of a Department / Division manager of almost any company, and do not stop there go on up the chain of command. The logical thinking that you must have to be successful in the IT world will come in very handy in the business world at markedly higher salaries / benefits / perks.

    For a specific example of what I mean. Picture yourself requesting additional funding, say for additional servers, who makes the decision as to wether or not you get the funding ? I'll bet that is a business manager, making a higher salary than that of highest hands on DBA / Developer / Web programmer / etc.

    Oddly enough, some of us make more than our bosses. 😀

    Jeff there are very, very, very few that have your knowledge and willingness to work the hours you do ,, and for that I admire you and YES YOU DESERVE MORE PAY THAN YOUR BOSS .. FOR SURE

    If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something.

    Ron

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    Before posting a performance problem please read[/url]

  • December 11, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    #1419826

    Heh... didn't mean to turn it into a "me" post. I actually know quite a few folks that make more than their bosses.

    --Jeff Moden

    RBAR is pronounced "ree-bar" and is a "Modenism" for Row-By-Agonizing-Row.
    First step towards the paradigm shift of writing Set Based code:
    ________Stop thinking about what you want to do to a ROW... think, instead, of what you want to do to a COLUMN.

    Change is inevitable... Change for the better is not.

    Helpful Links:
    How to post code problems
    How to Post Performance Problems
    Create a Tally Function (fnTally)

  • December 20, 2011 at 1:12 am

    #1423445

    george sibbald (12/10/2011)

    anything on the BI side - SSIS, SSRS, SSAS

    Second this one. If you are well versed in the BI suite, the number of possible positions for you doubles.

    Also, it wouldn't hurt to know some .NET. If you use SSIS, it is handy from time to time.

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  • December 21, 2011 at 6:58 am

    #1424199

    I would suggest data security. If you combine that with advanced database management skills, you would become very valuable.

  • January 16, 2012 at 4:55 am

    #1433988

    SSAS--SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services

    SSIS--SQL Server 2005 Integration Services

    SSRS--SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services

    I think these 3 things will be a good supplement for your career as a database administrator.

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