February 4, 2009 at 12:42 pm
NotManyPoints (2/4/2009)
Work on the avatar.
Based on avatar, soccer player (er sorry, football to the world) maybe?
February 4, 2009 at 12:46 pm
noeld (2/4/2009)
NotManyPoints (2/4/2009)
Ok right, so we are staying here then.So I'm interested, for the first 6 years (can you give a rough time frame) so we can put that into context what were you duties which lead to the job title 'dba'.
How did you keep up with current issues, information etc.
You still haven't said what YOU are ?
I don't mean to be offend anyone but notmanypoints seems to be a DBA INJECTOR here..
We all know google is a good place to search but I LIKE SQLSERVERCENTRAL's FORUMS to any other search out there. As long as I am not calling PSS I get all the answers here.
In my last job google was blocked..so this site was my only option..
Thanks!!
The_SQL_DBA
MCTS
"Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives."
February 4, 2009 at 1:09 pm
I'm offended:crying:
February 4, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Ok now though 😛
February 4, 2009 at 1:14 pm
as for titles: "Senior Software QA Engineer"
In other words "I like to break things" 😀
Except of course that's not actually accurate because truthfully 'things' are broken when I get them, my challenge is to figure out how and where they are broken, and how to show that to other folks so fixes can be put in place.
Since so many systems use SQL back ends, for me, a good understanding of SQL is critical, both in terms of how to test stuff for performance, and also initial troubshooting of SQL based problems.. (and manufacturing or altering test data, seeing that stuff is stored in the db correctly, and even providing a basic 'sanity check' for the DBA/Developer types by asking 'why did you do it that way?' (which more often than not teaches me something, but sometimes also the person answering the question discovers things as well)
For example I recently had a problem where SQL server started using 100% cpu for a very long time, AFTER a fairly simple read-only query of the db finished. (searching for answers to that is what lead me here.. didn't find an answer, but I did find a good SQL community)
anyway I too would hope to hear from the Original Poster (OP) just to see if we got him headed in the right direction.
February 4, 2009 at 1:20 pm
NotManyPoints (2/4/2009)
I'm offended:crying:
Your concerns should be reflected by the companies of which newbies are part of and the managers who have some novice DBA managing their Mission Critical Databases...
On the other hand sites such as SSC have so resources that match the best in business, with that I mean the number of MVP's and Non MVP Guru's that are here to help as much as they can..
Having said that, it is up to an individual to decide if he still wants to be a DBA without putting the effort to lookup basic things in BOL and just googling it or posting it on the form..
but again Live help and suggestions that are customized to your environment is what makes these forums stand on par with BOL too..
Thanks!!
The_SQL_DBA
MCTS
"Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives."
February 4, 2009 at 1:23 pm
If you are a
Hybrid dba
Then you
kind of turn the server on.
kind of make sure the light stays on.
kind of shout if the light goes off.
kind of turn it on again when the first 'DBA' said they did it last time and would be against regulation to turn it on more than twice a week for fear of RSI.
kind of 'DBA.bak' incase any other DBA is on a tea break.
BUT you can't finish any of them
IF you are
Hybrid developer
Then you kind of .... fill in the blanks!
IF you are
all round make sure stuff gets done, I don’t know…
You sound like a small company "boss" 🙁
And if you are all of the above
why so much smoke?
* Noel
February 4, 2009 at 1:28 pm
noeld (2/4/2009)
You sound like a small company "boss" 🙁
And if you are all of the above
why so much smoke?
rofl...i can't stop laughing now..good one noel..:hehe:
Thanks!!
The_SQL_DBA
MCTS
"Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives."
February 4, 2009 at 1:32 pm
No smoke, just an interesting perspective on what other people/companies expect from a dba.
dba's being all or part of the job role.
Not a small company boss by the way. Or a consultant.:blush:
February 4, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Just knowing this site exists (for 300+ posts worth...veteran).
Its interesting that SQL injection has not even flickered on the horizon of a persons job or professional interests while being a dba.
Maybe thats why its still so easy to get away with it, not my problem thats the developers problem. Other than companies wanting to stay with the same site/technology for over a decade.
Maybe the OP who was asking when to use it, wants to use it. Maybe we have all helped some teenager figure out how to crack the school intranet?
February 4, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Trust me, our help they need not...
February 4, 2009 at 1:51 pm
NotManyPoints (2/4/2009)
Maybe the OP who was asking when to use it, wants to use it. Maybe we have all helped some teenager figure out how to crack the school intranet?
Well, All the power to him... He atleast he did learn something.... 😛 When he grows up and if he gets a Job in the IT industry, he sure will know what SQL Injection is.... 😛
-Roy
February 4, 2009 at 1:54 pm
NotManyPoints (2/4/2009)
Maybe we have all helped some teenager figure out how to crack the school intranet?
As far as the intranet is concerned maybe..
but I am sure most of us understand the importance of forums such as these, so what if it is the most basic question..not to mention it is funny at times when Steve posts a QuestionOfTheDay that has 10 points and all it involves is humour and guess what the % correct is sometimes as low as 50%..
Thanks!!
The_SQL_DBA
MCTS
"Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives."
February 4, 2009 at 1:54 pm
I dropped the OP a PM. He hasn't read it or is ignoring it. Could also be a time difference as it could be early morning where he is.
February 4, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Or has aced all their exams and is now sunning in the caribbean.:cool:
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