DBA survivor : become a rock star DBA / Thomas LaRock.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

LaRock, Thomas.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Database management.

Electronic data processing departments--Management.

Electronic data processing departments.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (181 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2010.

Other Title:

Database administrator survivor : become a rock star DBA

Place of Publication:

[Berkeley, CA] : Apress, c2010.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

DBA Survivor is a book to help new database administrators understand more about the world of database administration. More and more people are moving into the DBA profession, and many are looking for a getting-started guide. Blogs are written about how to be an exceptional DBA and what to do in your first 100 days. This book takes a different approach, injecting some humor into helping you understand how to hit the ground running, and most importantly how to survive as a DBA. And it’s not just survival that matters. Author Thomas LaRock wants much more for you than mere survival. He wants you to have excellence, competence, visibility, confidence, and service. These are the traits and characteristics of DBAs who truly succeed and become respected in their profession. Don’t settle for just muddling through your job each day. Strive to excel. Aim to make a difference, for your clients, and for your colleagues. Focuses on the soft skills that distinguish truly exceptional DBAs Takes a humorous approach to keep readers engaged Written by a SQL Server "Most Valuable Professional" and board member of PASS.

Contents:

How Did I Get Here?

Now What Do I Do?

Some Basics

A Development Server Is a Production Server to a Developer

Production Support

Basic Troubleshooting

Where’s the Buffet?

Training, Get You Some of That

Connect. Learn. Share.

Summary.

Notes:

"Succeed as a DBA from day-one by taking care of yourself, your clients, your colleagues, and knowing where and how to focus your efforts for the most impact."

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786612926051

9781282926059

1282926055

9781430227885

1430227885

OCLC:

668099191