An interview with Jeff Moden: Exceptional DBA of 2011 and natural helper
Jeff Moden has been elected as the Exceptional DBA of 2011. Here, Jeff talks to Bob Cramblitt about the life of an exeptional DBA.
2011-09-21
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Jeff Moden elected Exceptional DBA of 2011
We are pleased to announce that Jeff Moden has been elected by judges and the SQL Server community as the Exceptional DBA of 2011.
2011-09-14
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Calling exceptional DBAs: step up and be recognized
Nominations for The Exceptional DBA of 2010 open today, giving database administrators around the world the chance to be recognized for service to their employers, the SQL Server community, and the IT industry at large.
2010-05-04
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Exceptional DBA Josef Richberg: fighting cancer, but still sharing
Josef Richberg is an exceptional person: The Judges of the Exceptional DBA Award were quickly proved right in their decision to choose him, when he subsequently showed extraordinary resilience and determination in the face of an unexpected diagnosis of cancer. His determination to deal positively with a difficult life-event is surely a source of inspiration to all of us.
2009-11-17
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An interview with Josef Richberg - The Exceptional DBA of 2009
Josef Richberg, a DBA with HarperCollins Publishers, has been selected by judges and the DBA community as winner of 2009’s Exceptional DBA Awards, sponsored by Red Gate Software. Freelance writer Bob Cramblitt spoke to Richberg about the role of the DBA and the importance of sharing knowledge with the community.
2009-09-03
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