When you’re a Junior DBA, it’s really hard to take in all the information out there.
Learn about write ahead logging: the concept that can help you make sense of recovery models and backup strategies in SQL Server. This is a foundational concept that helps you understand how SQL Server works.
You’re a Junior or mid-level Database Administrator with no obvious career path. How do you grow the right skills to level up your DBA career?
I got a great question from a student recently:
In your opinion, where is the distinction between Junior DBA and Senior DBA? I’ve always worked on small teams, so sometimes it’s hard to tell where I fit.
You’re just getting started as a SQL Server Database Administrator – or you’re trying to get there.
Here’s a learning plan and links to free articles and scripts that will equip you to tackle the three most critical skills to for DBAs.
Sometimes we learn things in the wrong order. Or skip a step. If you’re just starting out as a SQL Server DBA, here are three questions that you need to be able to answer at any given time. If you aren’t 100% sure that you can handle these questions at 3 AM when you’ve had a few drinks, it’s time to revisit them.
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