Hey,

Hope you are doing good. I have some tips on how can you really get started if you happen to choose SQL DBA path. Coz am SQL DBA too. I strongly feel hands on only gives you solid base.

1. set up 2 instance SQL server in your home comp/laptop

2. just search google on day to day DBA activity. list them.

3. try to implement/test all possible activities. I agree you cannot implement everything in your 2 sql instance. such as cluster. (for cluster you may thoroughly refer step by step install articles)

4. it is difficuilt to answer if you were asked that you dont have DBA exp. Yes all you can say is I have all the skills to take up on the role and completed all administration certificationa. And I have thoroughly implemented/worked on all DBA activity in my lab environment.

5. And there are many SQL sites showing you DBA implementation step by step, record them in MS Word and try implement in your lab setup.

I am from India, I really wish all the very best. just leave a comment here if you get through, which I hope you will. 🙂