Probably normally You are DBA (DataBase Administrator). Sometimes You’re Accidental DBA (from time to time, on holiday, or as a “temporary replacement”). But if You working with many databases or just only one, if You are experienced user, or someone think that…. You can take a part in RedGate (more info below) fantastic program:
Exceptional DBA Awards 2012
THE IDEA: This is the funny competition for any DBA, who like work with Instances for example at night, (2 AM?) on Saturday. Or You like look to the SQL Server Health Monitor before Sunday Family dinner? You could be an Exceptional DBA of 2012 year.
RULES: Nominations are open until the 29th June 2012. Anyone currently working as a SQL Server database administrator is eligible. You can nominate either yourself, or a friend or colleague. To enter, you just have to fill in a form on this website, answering a few questions about your career (or your nominee’s career) as a DBA. Five finalists will be chosen by the expert judging panel. The finalists will be announced in July 2012.
PRIZE: Ohh Yeeesss!!! Free entrance for PASS Summit 2012 (with awards ceremony), four nights hotel free and some money for towards of travel expenses. And extra prize for finalists (and winner) from RedGate: SQL DBA Bundle for next 36 months.
For the beginning You should read those free ebooks:
Don’t think about it too long. Just:
