Comments on: The problem with SQL Server training today

By: Soaking in SQLServerPedia « belle’s sql musings

Soaking in SQLServerPedia « belle’s sql musings — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:20:35 +0000

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Weekly Link Post 65 « Rhonda Tipton’s WebLog — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:02:29 +0000

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By: belle

belle — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:52:01 +0000

A “DBA” is such a relative term, and I’m really happy to see this promising new opportunity to help make better DBAs.

I teach introductory/intermediate SQL Server at a polytechnic institute, and often times I get students who were designated as “DBAs” or “SQL Experts” in their company because they happened to be there. I often tell my students they have to do what they love, not what they’re forced to do, because it just won’t work out. If they like (love!) databases, then becoming a DBA is their calling. I often redirect them to your two articles (Becoming a DBA, How to Hire a DBA).

I also recognize that the more I learn, the more I realize the more I need to learn. It’s kind of a vicious exciting cycle. The moment I see a new article or book or webcast, I’d be like a giddy kid getting an early present for Christmas

I’m neither an expert nor an MVP, but if I can also contribute in any way I can, I would be more than happy to!

By: 2blokes.wordpress.com/

2blokes.wordpress.com/ — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:57:39 +0000

I am excited for next Monday!!!

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:41:37 +0000

Dude, you just outed SQLBatman. It just hit yahoo! news via AP.

I suggest if you want to learn a new part of SQL, volunteer to speak on it at your local usergroup(or national conference) on a topic that you are unfamiliar with. Maybe not at the 400 level but it is a good way to learn.

To me this is the 2nd best way to learn besides actually experience.

By: Jeremy Marx

Jeremy Marx — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:13:05 +0000

I’m pretty much on my own when it comes to training, so I’m looking forward to seeing it!

By: Brent Ozar

Brent Ozar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:09:32 +0000

I’m excited to hear all of the positive comments, and I know we’re on the right track. When I was a DBA, I was starving for better training and education, so I know how it feels.

By: jlangdon

jlangdon — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:30:10 +0000

I find myself trying many sources most of which are mentioned here. I like webcasts the best, but some can be cursory. More “real world” examples would be best.

By: belle

belle — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:40:48 +0000

Very much looking forward to this!