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Secrets to DBA success
By Mary Weilage
March 9, 2009, 1:51 PM PDT
Takeaway: The Occupational Outlook Handbook predicts DBA will be one of the fastest growing
occupations in America through 2012. If you’re thinking about heading down this career path,
these resources might be a good starting point.
In October 2008, TechRepublic Editor Toni Bowers noted that, “The Occupational Outlook
Handbook (OOH) predicts DBA will be one of the fastest growing occupations in America through
2012.” If you’re thinking about heading down this career path, you might find the post, What does
a DBA do all day? a good starting point.
Another useful resource is Confio Software’s white paper, Top 10 Secrets for DBA Career
Success, which explores the following aspects of the job:
Use best-practice wait-time methodologies
Be a hero, have an impact, and get raise
Be proactive
Make friends with developers
Don’t use old techniques to find new problems
Don’t waste time hunting for the problem
Keep your customers happy
Don’t waste the boss’s dollars on the wrong thing
Work on things that people care about
Don’t get blamed for other people’s problems
If you’re already working as a DBA, what tips would you offer someone who is thinking of entering
the field? Please post your career advice in the discussion.
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