نجات‌دهنده DBA: تبدیل شدن به یک DBA ستاره‌دار

I am convinced that the biggest issues that confront database professionals are not technical, but are instead related to communication. Regardless of how cleaver your idea is, if you cannot communicate it, then it does not really matter. Also, if your own mind is closed to new ideas from others, then you will not be able to truly engage with your work. I was intrigued about this book for DBAs that shares my respect for the need for good communication. "You do not know everything. Sorry to tell you, but better to find out now rather than later on." Thomas LaRock reminds us about this in his introduction to the job of a DBA because "...that simple fact will be questioned periodically." A sense of humility, and knowing your limits, helps you to keep an open mind, thus more able to solve problems and communicate. Indeed, Oracle DBAs will need an open mind to get the most from this book. Its few technical examples are all for Microsoft SQL Server, not Oracle. Reading this book as an Oracle expert, I found myself feeling smug and superior in the few technical sections. I had to simply let go of that attitude, again and again. So why should an Oracle DBA be interested in this book? Because Mr. LaRock offers sage advice for the significant non-technical parts of our jobs. His focus on communication, business protocols, career growth, and selling yourself is unique and refreshing. Although Mr. LaRock's target audience is someone just starting a DBA career, his advice provides general benefit, and it can be especially valuable for those who hire DBAs. Mr. LaRock's chapter on starting a new job was especially intriguing: I bet that many of us have yet to do all of the things he suggests for the first week on a job! I found that chapter so helpful that I shared it with friends starting non-DBA jobs.

DBA Survivor is a book to help new database administrators understand more about the world of database administration. More and more people are moving into the DBA profession, and many are looking for a getting-started guide. Blogs are written about how to be an exceptional DBA and what to do in your first 100 days. This book takes a different approach, injecting some humor into helping you understand how to hit the ground running, and most importantly how to survive as a DBA.

And it’s not just survival that matters. Author Thomas LaRock wants much more for you than mere survival. He wants you to have excellence, competence, visibility, confidence, and service. These are the traits and characteristics of DBAs who truly succeed and become respected in their profession. Don’t settle for just muddling through your job each day. Strive to excel. Aim to make a difference, for your clients, and for your colleagues.

• Focuses on the soft skills that distinguish truly exceptional DBAs
• Takes a humorous approach to keep readers engaged
• Written by a SQL Server "Most Valuable Professional" and board member of PASS

What you’ll learn

• Get off to a solid start on day one.
• Learn the basics of database administration.
• Understand different types of database support.
• Benefit from ongoing DBA training.
• Stay in top physical, mental, and emotional shape.
• Raise your profile in the DBA community.

Who this book is for

The general audience for this book consists of new database administrators, including people who have been in the role for one to two years, regardless of company size.

Table of Contents

1. How Did I Get Here?
2. Now What Do I Do?
3. Some Basics
4. A Development Server is Production to a Developer
5. Production Support
6. Basic Troubleshooting
7. Where's the Buffet?
8. Training, Get You Some of That
9. Connect. Learn. Share.
10. Summary

"DBA Survivor is a book to help new DBAs understand more about the world of database administration. This book injects some humor into helping you understand how to hit the ground running, and most importantly how to survive as a DBA"--Resource description page