This template provides a baseline for evaluating enterprise DBA candidate’s skill set, ranging from application deployment support to database design.

While I am a general Linux admin, I have never administered or used PostgreSQL, although I do admin a few MySQL instances. I have just been told that a system currently hosted on SQL Server 2008 R2 is ...

So I finally got a job interview where I'll be doing some Jr SQL Server DBA work. It's through a high tech temp agency and the interview went well with them. I still have to meet with the guy who will ...

I am getting a lot more unsolicited questions these days such as this one: “My co-workers tell me there is no future for SQL Server DBAs. Will I have a job in the long-term? I’m confused and ...

Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced and skilled Intermediate SQL Server DBA to join our team. As an Intermediate SQL Server DBA, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ...

I'm supposed to be a software developer/consultant. However, I'm also the guy people look at when the application isn't running "fast enough." With business applications, speeding up the application ...

SQL Server Database Administrators are responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server RDBMS systems. Their main goal is to ensure the ...

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There are plenty of ways to get the most out of SQL Server without just upgrading to the latest version. For database admins working with older (maybe much older) SQL Server systems, here are four ...