Lynn Pettis (12/2/2013)
When I first started working with SQL Server I was also heavily involved with the hardware and OS (NT 4.0). I was the backup for our SysAdmin and helped build and rebuild our servers many times. Installed the OS, SQL Server, upgrades and patches. As time went on I found myself moved further away from the hardware and OS levels dealing exclusively with SQL Server. In many ways I miss working closer with the hardware and OS levels, as it helped me understand more of what was going on when we had problems.I am hoping to get back some of that knowledge and experience as I look at setting up more of a test environment to work with at home.
I do think that as more roles move away from dealing with the whole stack then we find it harder learning in our own time as we have to regain skills that have been put to one side and often disallowed involvement at work.
Gaz
-- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!