Gail, thank you very much for the informative response.

I agree with the statement about the errors in the log, as I stated earlier I didn't think it was the cause...

Roy, thanks for your response. I checked the properties of the database and it is NOT set to AutoClose.

I've never ran either of those DBCC commands, so I doubt...

Hi Steve! I'm not sure I understand the question; there was no physical data stored in...

Roy, thank you for your response. I didn't think to check the SQL Logs. The SQL logs actually had 3 occurrences in it, but these coincide for during the restore...

'The Bourne Ultimatum' was an excellent addition to the series of movies, and believe it or not the books are much better than the movies. It's a win-win to read...

I think the amount of SQL knowledge requirement would be highly dependable on the situation. If it's a larger organization then the requirement might be less because of the amount...

Now a days, I think the first question an 'interviewee' needs to ask is "What version of SQL are you using?"

Tony's answer would be acceptable; but, if I were hiring...

I came from the all-around background (started building/fixing computers, then programming, now full-time DBA) and I can't agree more that the database world has evolved well beyond the ability to...

I agree with most others on this topic. I would require the request in writing; and it MUST follow the current policies. If no policy is in effect to deter...

I’m still a lot wet behind the ears in the DBA position; so maybe this post won’t make sense or is completely irrelevant. If so, then please be kind if...