Management
Are you ready to move into management? The jump from tech worker to management is a large one and Andy Warren shares some of his experience in making the leap with you.
2008-02-18
2,766 reads
Career Growth
IT Transparency
How can IT get along better with the rest of the business? Often a SQL Server DBA isn't in charge, but you can influence others and make everything work smoother with a little effort. Andy Warren gives you some tips and tricks that have worked well in the past.
2008-01-29
3,466 reads
SQLonCall: Mock Interview, Part I
The first part of a great video series from Chris Shaw of SQL Oncall that walks you through a mock interview and gives advice on how you can present yourself in the best light.
2007-12-03
2,081 reads
The DBA Routine
What's the routine of a normal DBA job? Too many people work alone and don't get feedback or comments on what they should be doing from other DBAs. Andy Warren has jotted some notes down on what you should make sure is a part of your job.
2007-11-29
12,357 reads
Changing Career Gears
How can you get started as a DBA? One of our authors takes a look back at her career and how it has evolved into a DBA role with SQL Server.
2007-11-26
5,535 reads
Brad McGehee On Being a Better DBA!
Brad McGehee discusses the career path of a professional database administrator. Often the DBA role is thrust upon an IT professional or developer without much in the way of specific training. Growing into the role is largely a self-motivated exercise. Brad talks about the habits that successful DBAs have, focused on on-going education and working to protect their organizations data.
2007-11-15
3,708 reads
Who wants to be a SQL Server DBA?
A look at how one of our longtime members goes about hiring new DBAs.
2007-10-15
12,344 reads
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