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Sigit Pribadi
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common sql server dba tasks

just for remind me about dba tasks. as an sql server dba (not yet for me),  a dba can expect to be involved in the following tasks:

■     installing sql server software
■     creating sql server databases
■     performing upgrades of the database and software to new release levels
■     starting up and shutting down the database
■     managing the database’s storage structures
■     managing users and security
■     managing schema objects, such as tables, indexes, and views
■     making database backups and performing recovery when necessary
■     proactively monitoring the database’s health and taking preventive or corrective action as required
■     monitoring and tuning performance

in a small to midsize database environment, it might be the sole person performing these tasks. in large, enterprise environments, the job is often divided among several DBAs, each with their own specialty, such as database security or database tuning. so, what about my specialty? :lol:

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Kasim.Wirama said:

If you are interested about SQL Query engine deeper, try to subscribe SQL Server Magazine. You will have a bunch of database engine knowledge that most of ordinary programmers and DBAs aren't aware of.

If you want to have ad hoc practical skills as your article describes above, you can read from local SQL Server book.

# May 10, 2008 7:14 PM

mybrainsgrowell said:

i think i have too, but as u know ssm is not free, so,, u know? maybe you can give some copy? hahaha,, i have read ssm, i forget about the edition, i guess i have know deep th basic first to understand. btw, thx a lot mr kasim! soon i will subscribe

# May 11, 2008 4:52 PM

Kasim.Wirama said:

Yes, you would like to know why ssm is not free? Because, there is a valuable knowledge in one of the articles. Great to hear you subscribe ssm, it returns to you finally. :)

# May 12, 2008 7:02 AM

mybrainsgrowell said:

some copy maybe for promotion?  it's legal i guess. hahaha,,

# May 13, 2008 8:15 AM