4 Top Tips from the Exceptional DBA Award judges
- by Rebecca Amos
There's still time to celebrate your achievements as a DBA – or
those of a DBA you know – by submitting a nomination for the Exceptional DBA
Awards 2011. To help you get started, here are some top tips from the judges on
what they're looking for from this year's winner [hint: it's very likely you're already exceptional!]:
"An Exceptional DBA must be able to
communicate effectively and clearly with both technical people and the client."
Steve Jones.
"Exceptional DBAs are like police officers:
we're here to serve and protect. Both serving and protecting are vital parts of
the job, and we can't just focus on one." Brent
Ozar
"DBA work can be routine. Exceptional DBAs are
enthusiastic about their work and are rarely bored, as there is always
something new to learn and master." Brad
McGehee.
"Remember that cost is an important factor for
your company. The ability to save your company money with a different technical
solution will make you an Exceptional DBA, and can make you exceptionally well
liked." Rodney Landrum.
So whether you've brought a team together for a project, taken
steps to protect the security of your servers, or learnt a new topic to
understand an element of your job better, it's likely you’re already taking the
steps that make you the Exceptional DBA the judges are looking for.
To get more insider info from the judges, download
your free poster of their top tips, and then get started on
your entry: www.exceptionaldba.com.
