Hello,

I've been working in IT since 1993 and as a SQL Server DBA since 2001.

I got my first Microsoft Certification in 2002, MCDBA in 2004, MCTS SQL2k5 in 2006, and so on. But I agree that certifications is not enough.

I am recognized as a Senior DBA in my region (Brazil, São Paulo), but I don't think so, because I know that I need to learn more and get real experience about clustering, SAN, etc.

I want to be recognized as a true DBA and not just a tourist. Professionals that have been done just basics tasks are only surviving, and we need to looking for our evolution as a DBA, developers, System Administrators, and so on.