Jeff Moden (3/6/2010)
I agree that having tools are good and every DBA should strive to learn as much about them as they can... if, for nothing else, to learn of the caveates they have and the damage they can cause when used incorrectly.
This applies not only to the packaged tools that come with SQL Server. There are also a great many more tools available from Microsoft, the forums, and the community at large. Find your toolset, learn it and incorporate it well. Not every DBA needs a Miter Saw, and many don't need a framing nailer. Find the right tool for the job and keep it in your toolset.
Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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