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Becoming a DBA

Want to become a SQL Server DBA?  It’s a great career path and I recommend it highly.  I’ve gathered some of my more popular blog posts here about how to get started:

SQL Server 2008 Query Performance Tuning Distilled

SQL Server 2008 Query Performance Tuning Distilled

SQL Server Training Books and Tutorials I Recommend

How to Become a SQL Server DBA

Soft Skills for SQL Server Database Administrators

How to Get a Telecommuting Job

I’ve been telecommuting off and on since 2000, and I’ve amassed a lot of tips and tricks along the way:

My Recommended Links for SQL Server Training

I do a lot of reading & research as part of my job, and I try to stay current on a ton of blogs and sites. Think of me as your personal filter for SQL Server news and blogs.

  • My bookmarks on DeliciousRSS Feed – Delicious is a browser plugin that automatically saves all of your bookmarks to their servers. You can spy on what I’m saving as favorites, basically. I tag stuff with terms like sqlserver, performancetuning, inspiration, funny, etc.
  • My shared items on Google ReaderRSS Feed – I subscribe to a ton of SQL Server blogs, and basically I’m weeding out the crap for you. When I share something, it’s *really* good.

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