May 1, 201313 yr Does anyone have any experience in this field? I've received an informal job offer and am looking for any advice, experience, or things I should know/ask. Thanks.
May 1, 201313 yr Is this a 'design' DBA role or a 'support' DBA role? Design role is for application design, defining standards, defining data elements, assisting with SQL coding, assisting with debugging, etc. Support DBA is focused on managing DBs that are installed and providing service to the users. It is role that requires more detailed knowledge of the specific product (DB2, Oracle, MYSQL, MS-SQL etc.). The support DBA ensure backups are done, the data can be restored, does restores from backups when needed, tune the settings of the product for optimum performance, troubleshoot when problems. Sometimes these roles are differentiated by the terms 'logical DBA' and 'phyiscal DBAs'. I hope this helps.
May 1, 201313 yr Does anyone have any experience in this field? I've received an informal job offer and am looking for any advice, experience, or things I should know/ask. Thanks. I am a DBA, but it depends on what specific job you are talking about. I am a Database Administrator that is responsible for the upkeep and report writing etc. for the agencies I work with. Was an Oracle DBA but we just recently switched to Microsoft SQL Server Database. If this is what you are talking about, it's not too bad of a field to get into. The biggest learning curve will be learning the language. Once you get the sql syntax's down you're on your way. As Bluegrass stated, it depends on whether you will be support or design side of fence. I perform both duties (and yes I am way underpaid lol). Once you have your DB's up and backups established and running, the maintenance side doesn't take up much of my time, the report writing etc. is what takes up most of my time.
May 1, 201313 yr Is this a 'design' DBA role or a 'support' DBA role? Design role is for application design, defining standards, defining data elements, assisting with SQL coding, assisting with debugging, etc. Support DBA is focused on managing DBs that are installed and providing service to the users. It is role that requires more detailed knowledge of the specific product (DB2, Oracle, MYSQL, MS-SQL etc.). The support DBA ensure backups are done, the data can be restored, does restores from backups when needed, tune the settings of the product for optimum performance, troubleshoot when problems. Sometimes these roles are differentiated by the terms 'logical DBA' and 'phyiscal DBAs'. I hope this helps. I am a DBA, but it depends on what specific job you are talking about. I am a Database Administrator that is responsible for the upkeep and report writing etc. for the agencies I work with. Was an Oracle DBA but we just recently switched to Microsoft SQL Server Database. If this is what you are talking about, it's not too bad of a field to get into. The biggest learning curve will be learning the language. Once you get the sql syntax's down you're on your way. These two posts might as well have been written in Chinese....:idunno: :lol:
May 1, 201313 yr These two posts might as well have been written in Chinese....:idunno: :lol: Truth. I consider myself a pretty smart and capable guy... I read each of those twice and had no clue what was going on.
May 1, 201313 yr Truth. I consider myself a pretty smart and capable guy... I read each of those twice and had no clue what was going on. You guys make me feel smarter and smarter every minute lol. Thanks!!!
May 1, 201313 yr You guys make me feel smarter and smarter every minute lol. Thanks!!! Maybe we should really fry their brains and discuss the differences between relational and NOSQL database structures!
May 1, 201313 yr Truth. I consider myself a pretty smart and capable guy... I read each of those twice and had no clue what was going on. Me too, and my wife is a DBA! When she starts talking that stuff I just recite tax codes. She gets the picture.
May 1, 201313 yr Maybe we should really fry their brains and discuss the differences between relational and NOSQL database structures! :laugh: If we do then we'd lose them as soon as we talk about what a relational database is and then we'd have to throw out words like schema etc. I think this place would have a melt down. Man, now I'm feeling like a geek. We should set them straight. Yes I've kissed a girl :sssh:
May 2, 201313 yr DBA - Does Barely Anything (and gets paid very well for it)! Unless you work for local gov't....trust me. :idunno:
May 2, 201313 yr Unless you work for local gov't....trust me. :idunno: Just messin' with you Hellbird! I'm former DBA myself in a previous IT life. Seems to be a few of us on here!
May 2, 201313 yr Does anyone have any experience in this field? I've received an informal job offer and am looking for any advice, experience, or things I should know/ask. Thanks. By the question, seems like you may be taking a pretty big leap. Be sure to have a fallback plan if things don't work out!
May 2, 201313 yr These two posts might as well have been written in Chinese....:idunno: :lol: The world of IT and DBAs is filled with TLAs - Three (give or take) Letter Acronyms....sort of like pig latin!
May 2, 201313 yr The world of IT and DBAs is filled with TLAs - Three (give or take) Letter Acronyms....sort of like pig latin! Yes it is. It can be a PITA. And lots of OT, unless in a management position.
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