How to Get a Junior DBA Job

I wrote a multi-part series explaining how to get your foot in the door as a database administrator:

And here’s some more links for beginning DBAs:

8 Responses to How to Get a Junior DBA Job
  1. SN
    September 10, 2009 | 5:18 PM

    Hey,
    I have no relevant IT experience but would like to go in the path of becoming a DBA and am having difficulty finding the best way to go about it. At the moment, i’m learning a bit of sql and some basics of using ssms. I’d like to find a way to get the foundation that i will need without going back for another 4 yr bachelor’s degree. Any suggestions?

    • Brent Ozar
      September 10, 2009 | 5:36 PM

      Hi, SN. Check out the “Becoming a DBA” link at the top of this site in order to get more info about that topic.

  2. azad
    November 11, 2009 | 11:22 PM

    i m working in a bank.this bank is going from TBA to CBS.
    my platform is sql server 2005.the problem is connectivity as it is a rural area.i m trying for an offline setup.when the lease lines r down.it will automatically go to ofline.when the line is up whatever transactions made in offlnie will be updated in centralised database.basically there will be synchronisation.what r my options.

  3. AZAD MARATHA
    December 14, 2009 | 10:38 AM

    hi brent,

    in my free time i want to develop a small software for eg:
    attendance of employees.this software should be sql server based.all information entered in this should get stored in ms-sql server.how should i get started.please recommend sites as well as beginners books

    thanks in advance

    • Brent Ozar
      December 14, 2009 | 10:41 AM

      Hi, Azad. At the top of my site, click on Becoming a DBA. I’ve got a list of book recommendations for different tracks and different skill levels, and from there you can find one that’s right for you. Hope that helps!

  4. Mitchell
    August 23, 2010 | 8:50 AM

    As a novice, Which technology will give you a better chance to find a DBA job?

    Oracle or SQL Server?

    Can you substitute T-SQL using SQL?

    Thanks

    • Brent Ozar
      August 24, 2010 | 7:02 AM

      Mitchell – the one to pick is the one where you’ve got a better peer network. If you know more people using Oracle, you stand a better chance of getting a job in Oracle. If you know more people using SQL Server, you’re more likely to get a job. Remember, the knowledge alone doesn’t get you the job.

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